Australia Secures More Jet Fuel From China, Urea From Brunei

A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A fuel tanker and two FA-18 Hornets jet fighters perform a refueling display during the Australian International Airshow Aerospace and Defence Expo at Avalon Airport in Geelong on March 3, 2023. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP)
A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A fuel tanker and two FA-18 Hornets jet fighters perform a refueling display during the Australian International Airshow Aerospace and Defence Expo at Avalon Airport in Geelong on March 3, 2023. Photo / Paul CROCK / AFP

The Australian government said on Tuesday it secured three shipments of jet fuel from China and more agricultural-grade urea from Brunei, boosting fuel and fertilizer stocks amid disruptions caused by the Iran war.

The government said more than 600,000 barrels, or about 100 million liters, of jet fuel would arrive from early June, following discussions between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

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