IOR has agreed to fast-track additional fuel imports following a deal with the Federal Government and Export Finance Australia.
This move supports regional supply chains and the road transport industry.
The agreement, finalised yesterday (15 April 2026) establishes a commercial framework to secure and distribute extra fuel cargo into Australia during ongoing global market volatility—conditions that have placed pressure on diesel availability and pricing for operators.
Critically for the trucking industry, the framework is designed to direct fuel into regional areas where supply constraints are typically felt first, rather than supporting routine stockholding requirements.
IOR, a major supplier to freight, mining and agricultural operators, will leverage its national network of import terminals, depots and more than 100 unmanned truck stops to move additional volumes quickly to where they are needed.
IOR CEO, Drew Morland, said the initiative is aimed squarely at easing pressure on industries that rely on consistent fuel access.
“We’re proud to be partnering with the Federal Government to procure more fuel supply for Australia, particularly in regional Australia where the pinch was felt first and hardest,” said Morland.
“IOR has worked with the Federal Government to develop a commercial solution to address the current situation and is continuing to work to deploy this additional fuel and IOR’s assets in regions of most need.”
The Federal Government will provide targeted backing to manage price volatility and working capital risks tied to securing fuel beyond contracted volumes – an important step in enabling suppliers to act in a tight global market.
For transport operators, the move is expected to help stabilise supply conditions, particularly along key freight corridors serviced by IOR’s regional infrastructure, including its network of 24/7 truck stops and bulk fuel depots.
Morland said the arrangement is a short-term measure but part of a broader push to strengthen national fuel security.
“This will serve as an interim measure to help ease pressure on critical industries and regional communities during a period of global market volatility,” he said.
The support applies only to additional fuel volumes secured under the agreement and does not extend to IOR’s standard commercial operations.
With the framework now in place, IOR will begin working with government to procure and deliver additional shipments, reinforcing supply lines for Australia’s trucking and logistics sectors during a period of heightened uncertainty.
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