Fuel prices have remained at high levels. Even with the federal government temporarily halving the fuel excise for three months, petrol is still averaging around $2.25 a litre.
For some Australians, that’s manageable. But for others, particularly multicultural communities, low-income workers who rely on long commutes, and regional households already facing higher baseline price, the impact is far more significant.
Produced By: Thomas Koutis
Featured In Story: Professor Fabrizio Carmignani – Southern Queensland University.
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 14 April 2026