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Back to EpisodesWA Fuel Crunch: Government Takes Action, Wallets Worry
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Skyrocketing fuel prices cause significant concern in Western Australia, with 63% of people naming it as their biggest financial worry, surpassing interest rates. This economic strain led to a third of holidaymakers canceling or postponing Easter trips. Consumer confidence plummeted to its lowest since the 2008 financial crisis, with 80% of people reducing extra spending. The government responded by granting emergency powers to six fuel suppliers, requiring them to disclose stock and distribution details to ease the fuel crisis.
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