16 APR 2026
AustraliaGeelong, Victoria, Australia

Australia's Viva Energy refinery fire

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 01:11 UTC · 1 source

A massive fire has broken out at the Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The refinery, which processed around 120,000 barrels per day, was one of only two operational refineries in the country, leaving Australia with just one. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on citizens to ration fuel amid a global oil shortage following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire but have ruled out intentional malice.

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TGRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸view22h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 01:11 UTC · First reported: 22h ago