ACCC authorises conduct to collaborate on Adblue supply

Summary:

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted authorisation (AA1000622) to AdBlue manufacturers to collaborate with the Australian Government to secure sufficient supply of technical grade urea and diesel exhaust fluid. This authorisation was granted due to the global shortage of technical grade urea in 2021 and 2022, which affected the operation of modern diesel engines and disrupted supply chains across sectors such as road freight, mining, agriculture, and energy. The authorisation was granted until 3 November 2027, subject to conditions, to enable the industry to collaborate and secure the necessary supply of technical grade urea and diesel exhaust fluid.