‘Do not want’: Energy minister Chris Bowen makes Russian fuel vow

Key points

• Energy Minister Chris Bowen has ruled out buying Russian fuel as the Middle East conflict continues. Asked about a fuel trade deal between Russia and the United States, he said Australia does not need or want Russian fuel.
• He said Vladimir Putin should not benefit from the war and that Russia should not be rewarded for its invasion of Ukraine.
• Bowen also said Australia has 43 days of petrol, 31 days of diesel and 30 days of jet fuel, with 51 ships on the way.