Australia’s 🇦🇺 Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Member for McMahon.https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mk55br75sg23New data out today underlines how fast Australia's energy transition is accelerating.  It is a clear sign that our plan to deliver cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy system is on track.23 Apr 2026 04:09 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk55br75sg23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mk4txrxvmh2xICYMI: We have secured an additional 200 million litres of diesel for Australia. This extra fuel, on top of our normal supply, will be directed to the regions and industries who need it most.  We'll continue to work around the clock to maintain Australia's fuel security.23 Apr 2026 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4txrxvmh2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mk2prlicig23Renewables are helping shield Australia from the worst of the global energy shock.  Aussies know that what's good for the planet is good for your pocket.  And they're getting on with the job, whether it's rooftop solar or cheaper home batteries.22 Apr 2026 05:02 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2prlicig23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mjqsyoaveb2qAn update on our fuel situation. Challenges may still remain ahead, but the actions we’ve taken will ensure we’re better prepared.18 Apr 2026 06:33 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqsyoaveb2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mjqpm2vrja2tToday's weekly fuel supply update: We now have ⛽️ 46 days supply of petrol in Australia (up 8 days on last week)  ⛽️ 31 days of diesel (steady) ✈️ 30 days of jet fuel (up 2 days).18 Apr 2026 05:32 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqpm2vrja2thttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mjoatzly562qYesterday the Albanese Labor Government announced that an additional 100 million litres of diesel fuel has been secured for our country.  Two shipments of 50 million litres each will arrive from Brunei and South Korea in May and is additional to the existing, contracted supply we normally receive.17 Apr 2026 06:03 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoatzly562qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mjllm244q22hAn update on the refinery fire in Geelong.16 Apr 2026 04:37 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjllm244q22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mjglnhn2ws27We know this war in the Middle East is having an impact.  That's why we've worked everyday to maintain our nation's fuel security.14 Apr 2026 04:55 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjglnhn2ws27https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mjdp4jv6z72yRenewable energy is shielding us from the worst impacts of this war in the Middle East. Our sun and wind are sovereign, they're not impacted by wars overseas.  We'll continue with our common sense approach to our energy transition.13 Apr 2026 01:19 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdp4jv6z72yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mj7bweey2k2h27 years ago I got to welcome Prince Soulivong Savang to our community.  Today I got to welcome him back. Neither of us has changed a bit!  A wonderful celebration of Lao New Year with our local Laotion community today.11 Apr 2026 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7bweey2k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mj6lt4ijcc2rAn update from me on fuel supply in Australia 👇11 Apr 2026 00:36 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6lt4ijcc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mj4jbcxhdh2iWe know this war in the Middle East is having an impact.  We've acted to maintain our nation's fuel security and shield Australians from the worst.10 Apr 2026 04:45 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4jbcxhdh2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mizov6mcng2jToday we announced that we’ve already agreed terms with Australia’s largest suppliers to help them secure more fuel than usual.09 Apr 2026 01:48 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizov6mcng2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mixrs6s7bg2uThere's a lot of talk about drilling for oil at the moment.  Those decisions should be determined by economics and engineering, not ideology.  From my interview on 7.30 last night08 Apr 2026 07:35 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixrs6s7bg2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3miseli44ye2vWe're working to maintain Australia's fuel security.  We continue to see ships arriving with no ships being cancelled and supply now guaranteed through April and into May.06 Apr 2026 03:55 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miseli44ye2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mikp5yachm2aGood Friday is a time of faith, family and coming together.  This Easter long weekend, we encourage you to stick with your plans and enjoy your trips to family and holidays.  If you're planning a road trip, fill up in the city to help the country.03 Apr 2026 02:43 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mikp5yachm2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mik6abfwao2bI joined The Guardian Australia to chat all things fuel. Listen here: https://f.mtr.cool/xlbiioavjc https://f.mtr.cool/sleyftdfaw02 Apr 2026 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik6abfwao2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3midpphpzjf2uShips are still arriving to Australia.  We know that issues in regional distribution remain. That's why we've acted to:31 Mar 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3midpphpzjf2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3midlplggxx2yWe're working to ensure that Australia remains fuel secure.  We currently have enough fuel in Australia for everyone's needs, but we're seeing an increase in demand which has meant our supply chain has struggled to keep up.31 Mar 2026 06:53 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3midlplggxx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mid3bakxvm2uWe've acted to maintain Australia's fuel security.  Whether it's increasing supply, enhancing our fuel security powers, reducing the cost of fuel or cracking down on price gouging, Aussies know we've got their backs.31 Mar 2026 01:58 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mid3bakxvm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mib3t4wq722gOur Bill to increase our fuel security powers has just passed in the lower house. This will allow the Government to step in and help source extra cargo, offer guarantees and direct that fuel exactly where it needs to go.30 Mar 2026 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mib3t4wq722ghttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3miaqwirf2d2yWe've acted to maintain Australia's fuel security.  Today we go one step further and put to parliament our plan to increase our fuel security powers.  It will allow the Government to step in and help source extra cargo, offer guarantees and direct that fuel exactly where it needs to go.30 Mar 2026 03:48 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miaqwirf2d2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mi3e3h4iog2rOur new Fuel Security Powers will give help make sure we have the fuel we need to keep our country moving.28 Mar 2026 00:15 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3e3h4iog2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhuivml73i2iThe Coalition have been caught out trying to harvest peoples data for political reasons, rather than putting forward constructive ideas.25 Mar 2026 06:52 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuivml73i2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhtlkpppj62qThe Commonwealth and State Governments are working together. Meanwhile, the Federal Liberal Party is deliberately leaving words out to try and fearmonger and make cheap political points.  Australians deserve better.24 Mar 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtlkpppj62qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhsix2tzn42pThe Albanese Government has temporarily relaxed diesel standards to help suppliers bring more fuel for farmers, truckers and regional communities. The temporary change was last made in 2020 and we saw no adverse impact on engines or emissions.24 Mar 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsix2tzn42phttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhret7a5d52qAustralia may be an island, but we're never isolated from the world. The conflict in the Middle East is being felt here at home at our local service stations.24 Mar 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhret7a5d52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhr3ga47s62tWe are more prepared now for this international instability than before. Increasing our renewables has shielded us with their sovereign capability.  Our sun and wind are ours, unaffected by crisis overseas.23 Mar 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhr3ga47s62thttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhp2bhgv5w2gPower prices in every regulated region are set to reduce from 1 July.   It is evidence that our plan for cheaper and reliable renewable energy is working to put downward pressure on energy prices.23 Mar 2026 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhp2bhgv5w2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbowenmp.bsky.social/post/3mhhcm32tce26All expected shipments of petrol, diesel and jet fuel have arrived as normal.  Our fuel two refineries are running hard to push as much supply into the system as possible.20 Mar 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:p3jomkbsparql7j5evzsynwj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhcm32tce26