The NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with supply directives, but regional distributors report they are still receiving only limited allocations.
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Posted inEnergy, Local News
The best apps to help you find the cheapest fuel
Want to avoid wasting fuel driving between empty servos? No problem, there is a growing number of apps designed to help motorists find both fuel availability and the best price.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Transport and Freight
Trucking industry calls for urgent cashflow relief as fuel crisis bites
Truck operators warn fuel prices are creating a cashflow crisis, calling for urgent loan repayment relief to keep supply chains moving.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, National News
Extra fuel savings on the way after states end feud
About $400 million of extra GST revenue as a result of the oil spike will be returned to motorists, despite the negative impact it will have on state buffers.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, National News
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, NSW Politics, Transport and Freight
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
Posted inEnergy, Tourism
Fuel crisis raises tourism concerns ahead of easter
Rising concern about the impact of the ongoing fuel crisis on regional tourism has prompted some to urge city residents not to cancel their country Easter holiday plans.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Government gives in and cuts excise, heavy vehicle user charge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that as a result of today’s National Cabinet meeting, fuel excise will be halved for three months and the heavy vehicle user charge will be zeroed to provide immediate relief.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Energy, Federal Politics
Impact of fuel shortages spread beyond bowser as National Cabinet meets
Fuel shortage impacts spread well beyond the bowser, hitting farms, freight, charities and services as National Cabinet meets on response.
Posted inEnergy, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla
$183m road boost for renewables as Uralla prepares for impact
$68.2 million has been earmarked for the New England REZ road upgrades between Muswellbrook and Armidale and develop an oversize and overmass route around Tamworth.