<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The federal government is rolling out a $20 million </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/petrol-prices" rel="" target="_blank" title="fuel-saving"><span>fuel-saving</span></a><span> campaign to encourage Australians to reduce driving and conserve petrol as the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-april-12-donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/163b8e5f-3d55-4645-91ef-d59751f70eb0" rel="" target="_blank" title="war in the Middle East"><span>war in the Middle East</span></a><span> continues to wreak havoc on prices and supply.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In a campaign blitz titled "Every little bit helps", the government will urge the public to reconsider driving habits, </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/victoria-news-free-public-transport-in-the-state-to-address-fuel-shortage/aa18489c-095a-4bbc-93a5-a806c0bd3c60" rel="" target="_blank" title="take public transport"><span>take public transport</span></a><span> and offer tips for better fuel efficiency.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Drivers will be asked to use their car less, drive smoothly to avoid excessive fuel use, carry less weight in the car and to walk or take the train or bus instead of driving.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-negotiations-talks-with-the-us-and-iran-begin-in-pakistan/a3c7df43-152a-4f93-b71d-00a7f1b3cfdb" target="_blank" title="Long peace talks between US, Iran take place in Pakistan"><strong><span>Long peace talks between US, Iran take place in Pakistan</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/ai-reverse-scam-tanielle-jai-makeup-artist-exclusive/320a0d73-5c8a-40b0-ae74-11c4447b0d77" target="_blank" title="Australian small business owners sound the alarm over AI 'reverse scams' "><strong><span>Australian small business owners sound the alarm over AI 'reverse scams'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The information and tips will be advertised across television and online, along with select outdoor sites including billboards and bus stations.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The campaign will cost about $20 million in taxpayer funds.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-australia-government-to-roll-out-fuel-saving-campaign/20120860-912a-4cc4-99c2-1ce92f3da021" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will be officially launched nationwide tomorrow, two weeks after the government held an urgent national cabinet meeting to discuss the fuel crisis.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King said the advice will help keep Australia's essential workers on the road.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The global fuel shortage is affecting us all, and every little bit helps. From running errands in fewer trips to only filling up with the fuel you need, this will help us keep essential services moving," King said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The rollout of this campaign and National Fuel Security Plan ensures that we can get the public the information they need, and keep them updated if and when the situation may change."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-are-we-heading-towards-world-war-three/8126c711-71fc-499b-8498-401c3ca4b34c"><strong><span>Are we heading towards World War Three?</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australia is now in the second stage of the government's "keep Australia moving" plan, devised during national cabinet talks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Energy Minister Chris Bowen yesterday said Australia's fuel reserves were in a reasonably healthy position, with diesel stocks up and petrol and jet fuel stocks slightly reduced.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"That's up two days for diesel, down a day for petrol and down two days for jet fuel," Bowen said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He said Australia has 38 days' worth of petrol, 31 days' worth of diesel, and 28 days' worth of jet fuel in reserve.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Tomorrow's campaign launch also follows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Singapore, where he struck a deal with his counterpart Lawrence Wong to keep fuel flowing into Australia.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Singapore promised to do everything in its power to keep supplying Australia with 55 per cent of its petrol.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>