We recognise Victorian farmers and regional communities are feeling concerned and uncertain. Reassuringly, fuel continues to arrive in Australia in the quantities and frequency we expect. While Australia's fuel supply remains strong, we recognise that some customers are experiencing the effects of high prices and localised shortages, and these are creating immediate and genuine impacts.

The Australian Government is responsible for national fuel security and supply chain resilience (including fertilisers) and is working alongside the Victorian Government, together with other states and territories, to support distribution across Australia.

To keep up to date with the latest on fuel supply, visit the Victorian Government’s webpage Fuel supply.

Conserving energy on farms

Practical guidance to help farmers understand and reduce energy costs on farms, including electricity, gas and liquid fuels and also alternatives to fossil fuels:

• Energy on farm
• Energy use on farms

Liquid fuel storage safety

WorkSafe Victoria provides guidance on the storage and handling of flammable liquids:

• Dangerous goods
• Fuel container compliance requirements
• Storing and handling dangerous goods

Financial support

Farmers across the state are also impacted by drought and can access a range of supports:

• Drought support
• Business management

Mental health support

Agriculture Victoria partners with the National Centre for Farmer Health (NCFH) to support delivery of key health programs to farming communities in Victoria:

• Safety, health and wellbeing on farms

On-farm decision support

Service, information and tools to help farmers and planners understand agricultural land use planning in Victoria:

• Planning and farm development
• Nitrogen fertilisers – improving efficiency and saving money