Australia to take advantage of low oil price to shore up strategic oil reserve

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The COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about Australia's self-sufficiency in many areas; food supply, medical manufacturing, and also now in our fuel supply.

The Federal Government earlier this week announced it would take advantage of the low oil price to shore up Australia's strategic oil reserve.

But the oil will have to be stored offshore, in the United States, because refineries here are at capacity.

Period24 Apr 2020

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  • TitleAustralia to take advantage of low oil price to shore up strategic oil reserve
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletABC RN Breakfast
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size8 Minutes
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date24/04/20
    DescriptionThe COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about Australia's self-sufficiency in many areas; food supply, medical manufacturing, and also now in our fuel supply.

    The Federal Government earlier this week announced it would take advantage of the low oil price to shore up Australia's strategic oil reserve.

    But the oil will have to be stored offshore, in the United States, because refineries here are at capacity.
    Producer/AuthorHamish Macdonald
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/australia-to-shore-up-strategic-oil-reserve/12179984;
    PersonsTom Smith
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