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Queensland fuel prices soar, with diesel and unleaded reaching record highs of $3.60 per litre on Fraser Island and nearly $2.80 in Townsville. Truckers face significant financial strain due to increased fuel costs, while roadhouse owners grapple with affordability concerns. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigates potential anti-competitive practices, and the federal government establishes a national fuel taskforce. Industry leaders and opposition call for diesel subsidies to alleviate the burden on freight and farming sectors.

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