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WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home
Some service stations are closing some of their pumps. (ABC Midwest & Wheatbelt: Chris Lewis)
Some WA towns have begun restricting fuel sales to emergency service authorities only, closing petrol pumps to motorists.
It comes as fuel wholesalers ration their stock in response to the Iran war.
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said panic buying, not supply issues was contributing to shortages.
Towns in regional WA have begun rationing fuel, selling it for emergency purposes only as the war in the Middle East begins to impact the state.
Drivers in at least two small towns are now barred from buying fuel, with supply reserved for emergency and essential services only.
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