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Australian Fuel Prices Soar to Near $3 Per Liter, Impacting Businesses

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 21:38 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 21:38 | 1 source | 1 article
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Australian fuel prices are rapidly approaching $3 per liter, placing significant strain on family-owned service stations and raising broader economic concerns. The ABC Australia reports that some stations are experiencing reduced customer traffic as consumers cut back on non-essential travel and seek cheaper alternatives. This surge in fuel costs is attributed to a combination of global factors, including increased demand and geopolitical instability.

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'Very quiet': Family-owned service station struggles as fuel nudges $3 a litre Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia Tony Ibrahim 19 mar. 2026, 21:38 (22 hours ago) Excellent

'Very quiet': Family-owned service station struggles as fuel nudges $3 a litre

The fuel crisis is squeezing independently owned service stations, with some being forced to sell fuel at above-average prices, even though their margins are near zero or below cost.

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