Australian PM Albanese says Australia has secured over 600k barrels of jet fuel and that three cargoes of jet fuel from China are expected to arrive from early June

Australian PM Albanese's announcement of securing over 600k barrels of jet fuel and expected cargoes from China signals a proactive approach to managing fuel supply amid growing demand, particularly in the aviation sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 May 2026, 01:15 UTCOn the live feed at 00:55 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could provide some stability to jet fuel prices and influence broader energy markets, especially as Australia seeks to ensure supply reliability in light of regional dynamics.

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