Some petrol stations across Queensland are running out of fuel amid a supply crunch driven by global and local pressures, leaving motorists scrambling to find a servo with supply. In Victoria Point, Freedom Fuels has been without stock for several days, and staff have no idea when the tanker is coming.
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Staff at the bayside servo confirmed that both petrol and diesel had run out, and that they had received no word on when a delivery might arrive, with one employee indicating they had absolutely no idea when supplies would return or why the delay had occurred.
The Victoria Point outage is not an isolated incident, with petrol stations across Queensland also reporting supply shortfalls.
Why are Queensland petrol stations running out of fuel?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, and the only sea passage out of the Gulf, is being cited as a key driver of rising fuel prices and supply disruption.
Closer to home, some wholesalers are reportedly withholding bulk fuel orders from independent suppliers while they assess the longer-term impact on cargo ship arrivals. Pump prices are expected to keep climbing through the week.
Victoria Point motorists told to look elsewhere
For residents of Victoria Point and surrounding suburbs including Wellington Point, the message is clear. It is worth calling ahead before making Freedom Fuels your first stop. Staff at the site indicated the outage appeared limited to the Victoria Point location, with the nearby Freedom Fuels Capalaba branch still reported to have fuel available as of Monday.
Motorists across the Redlands were still able to find fuel at other service stations on Monday afternoon, suggesting the shortage has not yet caused a blanket outage across Redland City. However, with wholesalers holding back bulk orders and prices tipped to rise further this week, motorists may find the situation worsens before it improves.
Don’t panic buy — but do plan ahead
While there is no indication of a widespread, sustained fuel shortage across the Redlands at this stage, the supply squeeze affecting servos is real. Motorists are advised to keep an eye on fuel levels rather than waiting until the tank is on empty, and to have a backup servo in mind, particularly if Freedom Fuels Victoria Point is their usual stop.
Panic buying, if it takes hold, risks making the situation significantly worse. Bulk purchasing by drivers strips already depleted supplies faster and pushes up prices further at stations that are still receiving deliveries.
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For now, the best advice is to fill up where fuel is available, avoid running low, and keep an ear out for updates as the supply situation develops both locally and internationally.
Published 10-March-2026
