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Dozens of Australian petrol stations run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Luca Ittimani and Penry BuckleyMarch 16, 2026 at 08:08 AM
Dozens of Australian petrol stations run out of fuel as panic-buying continues
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Dozens of Australian petrol stations are experiencing fuel shortages due to panic-buying triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The increased demand is straining distributors' ability to maintain supply. The NRMA reports that wholesale demand is contributing to soaring fuel prices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. They also suggest regulators failed to prevent these price increases. The NRMA warns that these high prices may become permanent on Australia's east coast.

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Sydney 70% Melbourne 70% Brisbane 70% NRMA ×280% Middle East ×280% Australia ×290%

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fuel prices 90% panic-buying 80% petrol stations 70% fuel shortage 70% middle east conflict 60% price hikes 50% wholesale demand 50% nrma 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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85%
Geographic Perspective
Australia

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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