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Long queues at servos as petrol prices surge amid Middle East war

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Submitted ⁨⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨Eyekaytee@aussie.zone⁩ to ⁨news@aussie.zone⁩

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/petrol-prices-surge-across-australia-servo-queues-middle-east/106414796

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  • blind3rdeye@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Cars suck. That’s my take on this.

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    • Almacca@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      They do indeed suck (fuel), but they also blow (pollution).

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  • CameronDev@programming.dev ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Petrol retailers across the nation are being accused of “unconscionable” behaviour by preying on people’s anxieties

    Et tu ABCus?

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  • Whelks_chance@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Off topic, but I love Aussie words for things. Servos.

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    • hitmyspot@aussie.zone ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Short for service station.

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  • Salvo@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Just for perspective, the typical Topup of fuel for a small car is 30l. 40c/l times 30l is $12.

    This means that if just don’t impulse buy a stale meat pie and a rancid iced coffee, next time I fill up with fuel, I will be fine.

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