#PetrolPrices is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 11 people shared 27 posts with it — around 1 a day. Activity is down 62% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 17 with 3 posts.
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Petrol Could Surge 40% as Hormuz Shipping Freezes After Khamenei Killed
Iran's Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut after the US-Israeli killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Australian petrol prices could rise up to 40%, analysts warn.
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Cargo bike trials show high post study purchase, plus half of trips replace car miles
A new cargo bike study out of England confirms that the vehicles are replacing car trips by as much as 50% of the journeys taken.
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"I guess I'm a cyclist": Why I swapped my car for a bike
Gareth had barely ridden a bike since he was a teenager. The car was his default mode of transport into central Manchester or on the nursery run. All that changed when Chorlton's new cycling…
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Back on ya bike! How to keep your bicycle running smoothly and save amid the fuel crisis
Basic maintenance is one of the most satisfying ways of getting to know your bike – with most parts costing less than a tank of fuel
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Australia's Fuel Excise Discount Ends, Impact on Petrol Prices Uncertain
The Australian government is set to end its temporary fuel excise discount on August 2, 2026, reinstating the full tax rate on petrol and diesel. This policy change follows a 60% discount introduced in April 2026 to mitigate inflationary pressures amid the US-Iran conflict. The discount reduced the fuel excise rate to 20.6 cents per litre, but the government has never intended it to be permanent. With the discount ending, the tax rate will rise to 52.6 cents per litre, potentially increasing petrol prices by 16 cents per litre. Analysts debate whether the discount effectively curbed inflation, as fuel prices have since dropped despite initial surges. The policy shift may impact consumers, industries reliant on diesel, and heavy vehicle operators, who will face reinstated road user charges. While some may panic-buy fuel ahead of the change, government imports from Asian neighbours are expected to stabilise supply. The decision highlights ongoing economic pressures and the government's balancing act between fuel affordability and revenue.
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