Australian tourists are voicing concerns about potential fuel shortages in Bali amid rising global oil prices and disruption linked to conflict in the Middle East. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up fuel costs in Australia, with diesel exceeding three dollars per litre and hundreds of service stations experiencing shortages, prompting some travellers to question whether to proceed with planned holidays.

However, Australians currently in Bali report that conditions remain normal, with fuel readily available and priced at about one dollar per litre. Travellers have described petrol stations as calm, with no rationing or long queues, and say daily life on the island appears unaffected.

Indonesia has introduced energy-saving measures, including work-from-home arrangements for civil servants, to reduce fuel consumption. The government continues to subsidise fuel, helping to keep prices stable, though officials have warned that sustained increases in global oil prices could eventually raise transportation costs.

While fuel supply on the island remains steady, tourism leaders caution that rising oil prices and airspace disruptions in parts of the Middle East could lead to higher airfares. Any significant increase in flight costs may affect visitor numbers, though industry representatives say efforts are ongoing to keep Bali an attractive destination.