Key Facts

• The government may limit how much fuel a vehicle can buy in one day if there is a local fuel shortage.
• Fuel rationing is currently a "worst-case scenario" and not expected to be needed soon.
• The International Energy Agency warns oil markets will face supply problems by August.
• The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is considering rationing plans if fuel supply management by petrol companies fails.
• The federal energy minister can declare a liquid fuel emergency and use powers to direct fuel supply or ration fuel.
• Government leaders have publicly said they do not expect to need rationing.
• Other countries have limited fuel purchases and asked people to reduce travel during fuel crises.
• The government has increased fuel stockpiles by buying extra diesel and jet fuel and included a $10 billion package for fuel security.