The cost of living is getting more expensive, and petrol is the latest commodity to become unaffordable for Australians.
With prices in some places over $2.50 a litre, some workers rely now on public transport.
Today National Cabinet has agreed to a fuel security plan and an excise cut, but organisations like the Rail, Train and Bus Union say public transport should be free all across Australia.
Image: Photo by John Simmons on Unsplash
Produced By: Eduardo Jordan
Featured In Story: Alex Claassens – National Secretary at the Rail Tram and Bus Union
First aired on The Wire, Monday 30 March 2026