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Fuel shortages hit Australia and New Zealand, travel and freight disrupted

newsMar 24, 202634

Fuel shortages and surging petrol prices are disrupting travel and freight across Australia and New Zealand. In Tasmania some service stations have run out of unleaded petrol, prompting cancellations and supply reroutes. Freight operators are raising fees to cover higher fuel costs, increasing prices for businesses and consumers. Airlines including Singapore Airlines are maintaining flights to Sydney's new airport, keeping aviation links open despite the fuel squeeze.

Key Highlights

Some Tasmanian stations ran out of unleaded petrol.
Travel bookings were canceled and freight costs rose across Tasmania.
Singapore Airlines confirmed flights to Sydney's new airport despite the fuel crisis.