Jun 11, 2026 – 5.58pmWidening strike action at Inpex’s huge natural gas facilities in northern Australia has hit cargoes of light oil that were headed for Japan and South Korea, putting supplies at risk for refiners that Australia depends on for fuels during the Middle East crisis.Two shipments of condensates, a type of light oil, due to be shipped from the Ichthys field off the coast of Western Australia have been delayed due to the “irresponsible” strike action organised by the Offshore Alliance, the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association said.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Strike hits Inpex oil exports to Asia, risking fuel security
Two cargoes of light oil bound for Korea and Japan have been delayed by strike action that an energy industry body warns is a threat to fuel security.
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