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Fuel crisis threatens Australian caravan travel plans

26.03.2026 22:09 1 min 1 source РУС
Yahoo News ENG
Fuel crisis threatens Australian caravan travel plans
Original source: Yahoo News

Soaring fuel prices are forcing Australians to cancel caravan trips. A Yahoo News poll found 78% of respondents are worried about fuel costs, while industry associations report increased cancellations at caravan parks.

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Fuel crisis threatens Australian caravan travel plans

26.03.2026 Yahoo News ENG Original source

AU Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 05.09.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.51 /l

AUD2.09 · €1.30/l

90 of 167

pricier than 53% of countries

Premium 95

$1.63 /l

AUD2.26 · €1.40/l

52 of 102

cheaper than 50% of countries

Premium 98

$1.71 /l

AUD2.36 · €1.47/l

16 of 28

pricier than 54% of countries

Diesel

$1.86 /l

AUD2.58 · €1.60/l

116 of 166

pricier than 69% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.86 /l

AUD2.58 · €1.60/l

21 of 46

cheaper than 57% of countries

LPG

$1.06 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.91/l

40 of 55

pricier than 71% of countries

E85

$1.79 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.53/l

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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