About the episode
The Australian government has a contingency policy document that recommends capping fuel purchases at $40 per motorist (equivalent to 16 litres) during fuel emergencies. Approximately 160 petrol stations across Victoria have run out of fuel, with the state experiencing a 300-400 per cent surge in fuel demand. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned the economic impact of the fuel crisis and Middle East conflict could rival the COVID pandemic, while electric vehicle purchases at auction dealerships have surged in response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.