Fuel for Thought: Australia's Jet Fuel and Fertiliser Lifelines from China and Brunei The Australian government's recent announcement that it has secured three shipments of jet fuel from China and agricultural grade urea from Brunei is a timely reminder of the country's vulnerability to global disruptions in energy and food supplies.
The ongoing Iran conflict, which began in February, has sent shockwaves through the international economy, affecting Australia as well.
The reliance on China as a supplier of jet fuel at a time when Beijing has restricted its own exports to protect domestic supply is striking.