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❓ Question on Notice regarding the fuel crisis in Western Australia, specifically inquiring about potential fuel rationing, coordination with the Commonwealth, and access to fuel reserves and the spot market. The answer refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 2127Legislative Assembly

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14 April 2026

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Mr Lachlan Hunter

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Energy and Decarbonisation

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I refer to the current fuel crisis and I ask:(a) Has the Government considered implementing fuel rationing in Western Australia:(i) If so, what would enforced rationing look like in practice;(b) Has any advice been sought from the Commonwealth regarding emergency powers or coordinated national responses;(c) What legislative or regulatory mechanisms would be used to enforce rationing if required;(d) How much fuel from the national stockpile has been allocated to Western Australia;(e) How much of the national stockpile has already been drawn down;(f) What discussions has the State Government had with the Commonwealth regarding additional allocations;(g) The Government has referenced accessing the spot market. What volumes are being secured through this mechanism; and(h) How much of that fuel is reaching regional Western Australia each day?