ABC News wants to help you get where you need to go this weekend, so we’ve rounded up all the important updates on fuel this week.<\/p>\n
And if you want to know more, ABC News is here to help.\u00a0Ask<\/a> us a question any time<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s what you might’ve missed this week on fuel supplyWhat the government is doing: Trying to ensure Australia keeps getting shipments of fuel from refineries in South-East Asia. This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Malaysia <\/a>and Brunei<\/a>, while last week he was in Singapore<\/a>. The trips were a chance to reinforce the importance of Australia supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to our northern neighbours and their supply of refined fuel to us.What happened overseas: The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran continues in the Middle East, however the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The US has now blockaded<\/a> the strait, threatening to attack ships that Iran allows to pass through.What happened in Australia: Yesterday’s Geelong oil refinery fire raised questions about the impact it would have on the nation’s fuel supplies. This morning, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles told the ABC the incident would have “relatively minimal impact” because the part of the refinery that was affected makes petrol, which is the least affected by supply strain.Meanwhile, Albanese is visiting the refinery this morning<\/a>. He confirmed the fire won’t trigger the next stage of Australia’s fuel security plan.\u00a0What else happened: Qantas <\/a>and Virgin <\/a>have begun cutting domestic flights due to higher fuel costs and uncertainty about supply. Affected customers are being contacted directly and offered alternative flights or a refund.Supply update: Yesterday, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said about 2 per cent of service stations around the country were without diesel. He said 57 ships were on their way to Australia, some arriving this week. And the government has locked in 4.1 billion litres of crude oil, diesel and jet fuel over the next four weeks.Track the latest petrol and diesel prices around Australia<\/a><\/p>\n See what’s happening with petrol and diesel prices near you, updated constantly.<\/p>\n Go beyond the headlinesFlights: The ABC’s Fuelcast podcast explains why jet fuel has been the worst-affected fuel type in this crisis in the latest episode<\/a>. Host Carrington Clarke discusses how airlines will decide where to cut back services to save money and conserve fuel.Mythbusting: You might have heard people saying that Australia should go back to drilling our own oil and refining our own fuel again. But is that realistic? The ABC’s chief business correspondent, Ian Verrender, has debunked the big four myths about Australia’s fuel crisis<\/a>.Fake news: Several AI-enhanced platforms claiming to be independently monitoring Australia’s fuel supply have appeared online. These fuel supply dashboards claim to know what’s really going on. Can you trust them?<\/a>Here’s what to look out for in the week aheadEnergy Minister Chris Bowen will provide more details tomorrow on fuel supply as part of his weekly update on the national fuel situation.ABC experts answer your questionsCan other producers make up for lost Middle East output? ABC Business editor Michael Janda says that oil prices at current levels make previously uneconomic deposits worth extracting. But given the sizeable investments involved, oil companies need to see the prospect of longer-term higher prices to start expensive production<\/a>.How quickly can energy flows normalise if the Strait of Hormuz reopens? ABC Business reporter Yiying Li spoke to the Commonwealth Bank’s lead mining and energy commodities strategist, Vivek Dhar, who said it could take months \u2014 even to restore undamaged assets<\/a>. And many have been damaged in strikes.Tips and hacks for saving on fuel<\/p>\n There are things you can do when you’re driving to save on fuel. The ABC’s Amy Sheehan has three tips you can try to save money<\/a> at the bowser.<\/p>\n And if you’re looking for the cheapest fuel near you<\/p>\n Residents in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory can use the FuelCheck<\/a> service to compare prices in their local area.<\/p>\n Victorians can download the Service Victoria<\/a> app to find up-to-date prices for fuel.<\/p>\n Motorists can use the My Fuel NT<\/a> site in the Northern Territory, the WA Fuel Watch<\/a> site in Western Australia and the FuelCheck TAS<\/a> site in Tasmania.<\/p>\n In Queensland and South Australia, the ACCC advises consumers to check commercial sites that monitor price points.<\/p>\n You can also track average prices in the five biggest cities via the ACCC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n That’s all we have for you this week. Have a great weekend.<\/p>\n