Talking Points And Briefs Relating To Fuel Supply, Reserves And Security.
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This FOI disclosure contains internal DCCEEW talking points and briefing materials on fuel supply, reserves and security as of early February 2026. The documents confirm there were no major supply issues or current fuel shortages for liquid fuels at that time, with updated statistics referenced from the Australian Petroleum Statistics monthly publication. The materials appear to be routine energy security monitoring reports prepared by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch for ministerial briefing, with significant portions redacted under section 22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act. The disclosure does not address environmental matters, EPBC Act decisions, species protection, or ecosystem impacts, falling outside DCCEEW's environmental regulation portfolio.
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LEX 82529 Document 1 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Monday, 2 February 2026 12:01 PM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 1 Document 1 # S. 22(1)(a)(ii) S. 22(1)(a)(ii) S. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf ## OFFICIAL Good afternoon Please find below key points regarding the S. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Monday 2 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | - No major supply issues for S. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. - S. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 1 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid Fuels - There are no current fuel supply shortages. 22(1)(a)(ii) Next update Tuesday 3 February 2026 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 4 LEX 82529 Document 1 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 2 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 2 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 2 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) p7 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 2 OFFICIAL 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 2 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 30/12/2025 | 06/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 34 days | 33 days | 37 days | 38 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 31 days | 33 days | 34 days | 33 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 32 days | 29 days | 31 days | 28 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 3 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Tuesday, 3 February 2026 10:57 AM To: DLOBowen, s. 22(1)(a)(ii), s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT, s. 22(1)(a)(ii), s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 3 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Tuesday 3 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 3 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid Fuels 3 LEX 82529 Document 3 | | There are no current fuel supply shortages, S. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | --- | | Next update | Wednesday 4 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 3 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 4 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 3 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 4 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 4 OFFICIAL 22(1)(a)(i) # Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 4 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 06/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 33 days | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 29 days | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 5 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:57 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Revised by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 5 Document 5 # S. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Wednesday 4 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues s. 22(1)(a)(ii), and liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 5 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | Liquid Fuels • There are no current fuel supply shortages s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | --- | | Next update | Thursday 5 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by LEGELW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 5 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 6 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 4 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 6 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii)  ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water p. 22(1)(a)(ii) p6 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 6 OFFICIAL ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 6 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 06/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 33 days | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 29 days | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 7 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Thursday, 5 February 2026 11:20 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 7 Document 7 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Thursday 5 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 7 | • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | | Liquid Fuels • There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | Next update Friday 6 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 7 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 8 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 5 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 8 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) p6 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 8 OFFICIAL output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 8 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 06/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 33 days | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 29 days | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 9 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Friday, 6 February 2026 11:01 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 9 Document 9 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Friday 6 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 9 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Next update Monday 9 February 2026 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 4 LEX 82529 Document 9 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 10 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 6 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 10 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii)  OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 10 OFFICIAL ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 10 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 06/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 33 days | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 29 days | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 11 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Monday, 9 February 2026 11:54 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 11 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: S. 22(1)(a)(ii) S. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the S. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Monday 9 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for electricity, gas, and liquid fuels. • S. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 11 | Liquid Fuels • There are no current fuel supply shortages. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | | Next update Tuesday 10 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 82529 Document 11 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 12 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 9 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 12 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(ii) p6 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 12 OFFICIAL ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. ## s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 12 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 06/01/2026 | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 33 days | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 29 days | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 13 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Tuesday, 10 February 2026 11:49 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the EOL Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 13 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Tuesday 10 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 13 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | Liquid Fuels • There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | | --- | --- | | Next update | Wednesday 11 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 82529 Document 13 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 14 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 10 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 14 OFFICIAL s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 14 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to # s. 22(1)(a)(i) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 15 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 10:52 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 15 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Wednesday 11 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for electricity, gas, and liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 15 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid Fuels Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 3 LEX 82529 Document 15 - There are no current fuel supply shortages, S. 22(1)(a)(ii) Next update Thursday 12 February 2026 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 15 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ## Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 16 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 11 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 16 OFFICIAL ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience- s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 16 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 17 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Thursday, 12 February 2026 11:12 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 1 LEX 82529 Document 17 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Thursday 12 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 17 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid Fuels 3 LEX 82529 Document 17 - There are no current fuel supply shortages. 22(1)(a)(ii) Next update Friday 13 February 2026 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Release 3y DecEeW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 17 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 18 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 12 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 18 OFFICIAL ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 18 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 19 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Friday, 13 February 2026 11:21 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the EOL Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 19 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: S. 22(1)(a)(ii) S. 22(1)(a)(II) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Friday 13 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 19 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid Fuels Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 3 LEX 82529 Document 19 | | There are no current fuel supply shortages, S. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | --- | | Next update | Monday 16 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 4 LEX 82529 Document 19 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 20 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 13 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(iii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 20 OFFICIAL s. 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 15 January 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 20 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END MAY 2025 | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 29 days | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 24 days | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 17 days | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 40 days | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 21 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Monday, 16 February 2026 10:49 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the EOL Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 21 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(II) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Monday 16 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 21 - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid Fuels - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 13 February 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. Next update Tuesday 17 February 2026 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 82529 Document 21 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ## Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 22 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 16 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 22 OFFICIAL s. 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 13 February 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 22 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | END DEC 2025 | 2024 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 26 days | 28 days | 28 days | | | Diesel | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 25 days | 23 days | 21 days | | | Jet Fuel | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 20 days | 33 days | | | Crude Oil | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 41 days | 40 days | 36 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 13/01/2026 | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 37 days | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 34 days | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 31 days | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EFZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 23 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 10:34 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 23 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Tuesday 17 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 23 | | Liquid Fuels • There are no current fuel supply shortages. S. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | --- | | Next update | Wednesday 18 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 4 LEX 82529 Document 23 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 24 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 17 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 24 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(ii) p4 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 24 OFFICIAL - On 13 February 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. 22(1)(a)(ii) # Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 24 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | END DEC 2025 | 2025 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 26 days | 29 days | 29 days | | | Diesel | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 25 days | 25 days | 22 days | | | Jet Fuel | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 21 days | 31 days | | | Crude Oil | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 41 days | 38 days | 37 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | 10/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | 31 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | 28 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 25 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:00 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 25 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Wednesday 18 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 25 | | s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | --- | --- | | | | | Liquid Fuels There are no current fuel supply shortages s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | | Next update | Thursday 19 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 25 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 26 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 18 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 26 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 13 February 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 26 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | END DEC 2025 | 2025 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 26 days | 29 days | 29 days | | | Diesel | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 25 days | 25 days | 22 days | | | Jet Fuel | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 21 days | 31 days | | | Crude Oil | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 41 days | 38 days | 37 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | 10/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | 31 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | 28 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 27 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:49 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCOEEW under the EOL Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 27 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Thursday 19 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 27 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Liquid Fuels - There are no current fuel supply shortages. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Next update Friday 20 February 2026 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by BESSEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 27 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 28 OFFICIAL Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 19 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. ## SUPPLY STATUS - No major supply issues s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 28 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 13 February 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dcceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. - jet fuel; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - For more information, visit, https://www.energy.gov.au/news/australias-fuel-reserves-boosted-strengthen-resilience-and-supply. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 28 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | END DEC 2025 | 2025 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 26 days | 29 days | 29 days | | | Diesel | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 25 days | 25 days | 22 days | | | Jet Fuel | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 21 days | 31 days | | | Crude Oil | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 41 days | 38 days | 37 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Consumption days | | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | 10/02/2026 | MSO Target | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | 31 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | Jet Fuel | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | 28 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 22(1)(a)(i) OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 29 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Friday, 20 February 2026 11:00 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Released by DCCEEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 29 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) .pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Friday 20 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 29 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | Liquid Fuels • There are no current fuel supply shortages, s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | | | --- | --- | | Next update | Monday 23 February 2026 | # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 82529 Document 29 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. For more information on the content of this report, contact the team. ### National Energy Transformation Division | Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch | Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Ngunnawal Country, 51 Allara St, Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water E | EnergyEssentials@dcceew.gov.au and Energy.Emergency.Management@dcceew.gov.au DCCEEW.gov.au ABN 63 573 932 849  ### Acknowledgement of Country Our department recognises the First Peoples of this nation and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world's oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 30 OFFICIAL  Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) 20 February 2026 Please note, all updates since last version are in *italics*. This document is not for public or further distribution. **SUPPLY STATUS** - No major supply issues for 22(1)(i)(ii) liquid fuels. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 82529 Document 30 OFFICIAL # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel updates - There are no current fuel supply shortages. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 13 February 2026, the November 2025 Australian Petroleum Statistics publication were released on energy.gov.au. The Australian Petroleum Statistics is the monthly publication of national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products. For more information, visit https://www.energy.gov.au/publications/australian-petroleum-statistics-2025. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Liquid fuel background - On 15 December 2025, the September quarter Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO) Statistics publication was released on dceew.gov.au. This is a quarterly publication of stocks held under the MSO in volume and days and number of reports by entities of stocks below their obligation. For more information, visit https://www.dceew.gov.au/energy/security/australias-fuel-security/minimum-stockholding-obligation/statistics or data can be found at https://www.dceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/mso-statistics-sept-qtr-2025.xlsx. - s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - On 11 November 2025, the ACCC released the latest Australian downstream petroleum industry report. The report shows market composition in the supply of petrol in Australia has remained steady, despite domestic refineries closing. For more information, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/independent-petrol-retailers-give-motorists-choice-and-can-lead-to-lower-petrol-prices. - On 8 November 2022, the Fuel Security (Minimum Stockholding Obligation) Rules 2022 were signed by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen. Commencing 1 July 2023, the Minimum Stockholding Obligation has required Australia's two refineries, and our major importers of refined fuels, to hold baseline stocks of: - petrol; 24 days, increased to 27 days in 2024 for importers. - diesel fuel; 20 days, increased to 32 days in 2024 for importers. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water s. 22(1)(a)(ii) p5 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 30 OFFICIAL | Fuel stocks Consumption days | | END JUNE 2025 | END JULY 2025 | END AUG 2025 | END SEP 2025 | END OCT 2025 | END NOV 2025 | END DEC 2025 | 2025 AVG | 5 YEAR AVG | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 27 days | 28 days | 32 days | 33 days | 30 days | 28 days | 26 days | 29 days | 29 days | | | Diesel | 23 days | 24 days | 24 days | 29 days | 24 days | 22 days | 25 days | 25 days | 22 days | | | Jet Fuel | 18 days | 20 days | 20 days | 25 days | 21 days | 19 days | 20 days | 21 days | 31 days | | | Crude Oil | 38 days | 38 days | 35 days | 31 days | 33 days | 38 days | 41 days | 38 days | 37 days | | Fuel stocks held under the Minimum Stockholder's Obligation (MSO) Convention Act | | 20/01/2026 | 27/01/2026 | 3/02/2026 | 10/02/2026 | MSO Target | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Petrol | 38 days | 36 days | 35 days | 36 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | | | Diesel | 33 days | 34 days | 34 days | 31 days | Importers 32 days; Refiners 20 days | | | | Jet Fuel | 28 days | 32 days | 31 days | 28 days | Importers 27 days; Refiners 24 days | | Note: Weekly data is not published, quarterly data are published on DCCEEW website. Not comparable to end of month consumption days, as the MSO allows entities to include additional stocks such as in the EEZ and crude/unfinished at refineries. | Oil Prices | Brent Crude Oil Benchmark (UNDS/Bbl) | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 14/02/2026 | 15/02/2026 | 16/02/2026 | 17/02/2026 | 18/02/2026 | 19/02/2026 | 2025 Average | 5 Year Average | | | n/a* | n/a* | 71.24 | 69.74 | 71.47 | 72.76 | 69.10 | 80.90 | | | West Texas Intermediate Benchmark (UNDS/Bbl) | | | | | | | | | | 14/02/2026 | 15/02/2026 | 16/02/2026 | 17/02/2026 | 18/02/2026 | 19/02/2026 | 2025 Average | 5 Year Average | | | n/a* | n/a* | 62.90 | 62.26 | 64.99 | 65.88 | 64.95 | 78.23 | | | Average National Weekly ULP Retail Price (AUD$ , c/L) Week Ending Sunday | | | | | | | | | | 11/01/2026 | 18/01/2026 | 25/01/2026 | 1/02/2026 | 8/02/2026 | 15/02/2026 | 2025 Average | 5 Year Average | | | 178.30 | 179.30 | 179.30 | 170.70 | 166.10 | 166.60 | 180.21 | 178.40 | *Note: For Oil Prices, there is no data available for weekend days and public holidays in Singapore, United States, or the UK. s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 8-201184656 OFFICIAL LEX 82529 Document 31 s. 22(1)(a)(ii) From: EnergyEssentials Sent: Monday, 23 February 2026 11:05 AM To: DLOBowen; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii); Andrew GARRETT; s. 22(1)(a)(ii); s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Revised by DCECEW under the FOI Act 1982 LEX 82529 Document 31 To: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Subject: Attachments: s. 22(1)(a)(ii) s. 22(1)(a)(ii) [SEC=OFFICIAL] pdf OFFICIAL Good morning Please find below key points regarding the s. 22(1)(a)(ii) liquid fuel markets. Attached are further details and statistics. | Date | Monday 23 February 2026 | | --- | --- | | Supply Status | • No major supply issues for s. 22(1)(a)(ii). liquid fuels. • s. 22(1)(a)(ii) | LEX 82529 Document 31 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) - There are no current fuel supply shortages s. 22(1)(a)(ii) Next update Tuesday 24 February 2026 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) LEX 82529 Document 31 # s. 22(1)(a)(ii) ## Kind regards ### Energy Essentials Team This report is compiled by the Energy Security, Resilience and Emergency Response Branch in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Refer to Minister's Weekly Data update for additional information on NEM electricity and gas. F...