Expert warns national fuel security at risk despite Chris Bowen defending reserve levels

Key points

• An industry expert has warned that official fuel reserve figures may overstate the fuel immediately available for use in Australia. Argus Media data shows diesel delivered to the east coast rose about 130 per cent between January 2 and October 21.
• Energy Minister Chris Bowen reported stocks of 28 days of jet fuel, 33 days of diesel and 41 days of petrol as at October 17.
• Argus Media senior reporter Tom Woodlock said a structural concern exists over reliance on imports, but an immediate jet fuel shortage is unlikely.