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Long, bumpy road ahead for fuel crisis, PM warns nation

Australians are being warned the fuel crisis could worsen as Anthony Albanese uses a national address to urge motorists to think of others when filling up.

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EV loans double as pressured drivers dodge petrol pump

After years of government incentives to boost electric vehicle sales, a climate change sceptic's war has Aussies ditching the pump for the plug at high speed.

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Bracing Yourself At The Bowser? Here’s Some Petrol Hacks To Slash The Soaring Prices

From discount schemes to handy car tips, there are ways to keep everything running smoothly.

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You’ve got to admit, our planet is pretty weird, so maybe it’s no surprise that people are endlessly fascinated by its mysteries. After all, this is the same place where Wi-Fi and Bluetooth somehow exist among mud, sticks, and rocks, and where the human body is made from the same…

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'Permanent High Point': Did Fuel Stations Overcharge Australians Amid Middle East Conflict?

The NRMA has accused some fuel stations of jacking up prices during the Middle East conflict and warned that record-high fuel costs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane may now represent a 'permanent high point'.

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Dozens of petrol stations around Australia run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict

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Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

As concerns rise over the cost to the economy of rising fuel prices, a key motoring body warns against a proposal to quarantine petrol and diesel for regions.

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'Significant spikes': servos to face huge gouging fines

Service stations could face $100 million fines for intentionally ripping off customers as panic buying places consumers under pressure at the pump.

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Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Australians are being told not to panic-buy petrol at the bowser or stockpile fuel as the war in Iran widens and causes oil prices to soar globally.

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Australian petrol retailers accused of price gouging over rising fuel costs amid Iran war

Motoring groups accuse retailers of using conflict as an excuse to lift prices as Jim Chalmers asks ACCC to keep watch

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Drivers set for cannabis exemption if not impaired

A state government is actively working on legislation that would let drivers get behind the wheel with cannabis in their system if they are not impaired.

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Post-strike petrol hikes 'completely unjustifiable'

Petrol prices are on the rise across Sydney and Melbourne after the military strikes on Iran, but the NRMA says the increases can't be justified.

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No pain at the pump: petrol companies warned on gouging

Petrol stations will be closely watched for signs of price gouging after military tensions exploded in the Middle East.

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Oil Companies Warned Against Raising Petrol Prices Amid Middle East Conflict

A spokesperson from the NRMA has said that Australian drivers should not panic over the possibility that petrol prices will rise significantly.

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Self-driving car forecasts speed up after Tesla launch

Australia could become a major testbed for autonomous vehicles if efforts to develop a national set of road rules for their use are successful.

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Revenue from seatbelt fines spikes 1,400% in NSW as AI cameras peer into 140m cars

Exclusive: Isabel was fined three times in one week in Sydney. ‘I was like, there’s been some kind of malfunction,’ she said

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EV industry powers down tax talk amid surging sales

Electric vehicle sales have been driven to a record high, but advocates warn it's not yet time to withdraw incentives or impose taxes.

The Guardian - AU

Global oil prices have plunged. So when will Australian motorists see cheaper petrol?

Analysts predict bowser prices for regular unleaded to come down to temporary lows of near 160c per litre in major cities

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Drivers urged to 'shop around' as petrol prices surge

Australians are facing headaches at the petrol bowser and a national body has called for an investigation as costs surge in capital cities.

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Drug-driving rates spike as more roadside tests urged

One-in-10 roadside drug tests in NSW delivered a positive result in 2023, the NRMA has found as it urges an increase in testing to keep people safe.

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National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets

Australian roads are more dangerous than ever, as the national road toll continues to climb.

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NSW announces compulsory training for firefighters to deal with electric vehicle incidents

Announcement comes as motoring body says EV blazes are rare, and after four unrelated lithium battery fires recorded in a single day

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Experts speak out on lowering Australia's road toll

Ahead of a forum addressing rising road trauma, four experts share ideas to improve safety - from paying good drivers to a simple paint job.

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Australia's most expensive cities for petrol revealed

Perth retains its title as Australia's cheapest petrol capital with regular unleaded costing an average of 183.9 cents per litre for 2023.

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Flood damage sparks call for road funding shake-up

Funding of regional roads needs an overhaul so the nation can cope better with natural disasters, a parliamentary inquiry has found

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