Event Brief
Fire at Australian oil refinery threatens petrol supply
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: A fire at an Australian oil refinery raises concerns about the nation's petrol supplies amid a global shortage.
WHO: Australian oil refinery
WHAT: fire
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.
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