Fuel costs and travelling
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 19:54
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Member - William B
Hello,
What are your thoughts on travelling and the increased fuel costs.
I was hoping to get to
Cape York this year but with the crazy price of fuel currently I'm wondering if I can afford it.
We don't know what the future will bring but i can't see the prices coming down for some time.
William
Reply By: SIRION - Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 20:15
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 20:15
Probably six months if the war stops tomorrow.
Besides fuel been a problem, unemployment and food supplies as we are now so dependent on imports. Prices of food will sky rocket when you think about all the fuel used by dairy farmers and the collection of milk to get to the dairies and then to retail distribution. Then there is meat and all other agricultural products.
I am *STUNNED* the Federal Government hasn't reduced the speed nationally to 90km/h to save fuel.
Damn glad don't have a mortgage and don't need a job.
Australia's 'plastic economy' is sure going to suffer. This country relies on the good life for its economy, and is no basis for a manufacturing and agricultural economy. Wouldn't be surprised to see unemployment rise to over 10%. There is going to be enormous pain for many.
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Follow Up By: Member - William B - Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 21:20
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 21:20
Every thing is going to increase unfortunately.
Reducing the speed limit sounds like a good idea.
The government needs to rethink their policy around fuel and also look into the huge price increase on fuel that has already in the tanks.
William
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Reply By: Kenell - Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 20:25
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 20:25
I think fuel costs are a matter for individuals to consider taking their own circumstances into consideration.
I am more concerned about availability, rationing etc. I am not planning on going to the Cape but nevertheless my plans involve semi remote travel. I don't relish the prospect of having to
camp for long periods waiting for fuel. The Cape could
well become isolated if fuel is rationed (or worse).
I share your pain mate. Lets hope they sort it all out soon.
Kenell
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Follow Up By: Member - William B - Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 21:13
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 21:13
Fuel availability is going to be a huge problem.
It will be an annoyance for us if we get stuck somewhere waiting for fuel, it's a bit different if the farmers can not get fuel for cropping operations.
William
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Reply By: IvanTheTerrible - Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 21:44
Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 at 21:44
Currently cant go anywhere so not currently not a problem.
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