Albanese affirms refinery blaze won’t prompt fuel rationing | ABC NEWS

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Prime minister Anthony Albanese says fuel rationing will not be needed after a fire at the Viva Energy refinery in Victoria. Production at the Geelong plant has slowed due to safety concerns and there is no timeline for when it will restart.

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