In The Straits Times' News In A Minute today, we look at:

* The Bukit Batok by-election will be held on May 7, and will see residents of the constituency heading to the polls for the second time in eight months.

* An oil tank fire broke out at Tembusu Road on Jurong Island this afternooon. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said in a Facebook post that it received a call about the fire at 3pm and had sent resources to the scene.

* Certificates of entitlement for cars ended higher in the latest tender on Wednesday despite the prospect of a larger supply of certificates next month.