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Ever wondered how diesel actually ends up in a delivery truck's tank? 🚛

The journey starts in the Persian Gulf - and it takes weeks, multiple countries, and a very specific type of refinery before it reaches an Australian freight network.

Here's the bit most people don't know: the refineries supplying Australia are specifically built to process Gulf crude. They can't just 'pivot' to a new crude source overnight; securing an alternative supply and recalibrating for it takes weeks to months.

That's the structural story behind the fuel cost headlines right now, and it's why the impact on freight doesn't clear quickly.

We've mapped the full supply chain from wellhead to your freight invoice. Worth a read if you're managing freight costs in this environment. 👇

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The Australian Fuel Supply Chain: From Persian Gulf to Australian Truck | MachShip Australia imports 90% of its refined fuel. Here's the full supply chain, from Gulf crude through Asian refineries to Australian ports, and why disruption lasts.