Posts tagged "fuel"

Giving businesses tax credits for consuming fuel without having to pay for or reduce their carbon emissions is sharply at odds with the government’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Lawmakers, industry advocates, and car-lovers alike have descended on Canberra for a major electric vehicle summit, designed to increase EV uptake and remove barriers to their adoption by Australian drivers.

Small businesses will soon pay more to send their goods via Australia Post, as the service gears up to increase the cost of parcels, shipping bags, and other prepaid products.

Australia’s top economists are divided about how to tackle ballooning inflation of 6.1% that’s forecast to climb to a three-decade high of 7.75% by the end of the year.

The cost of housing, fuel, and furnishings all drove inflationary pressures, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.

The ABS says 38% of surveyed business believe they will significantly jack up prices in the next three months as inflation spikes.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has committed to taking action if businesses are found to be ripping off customers after a recent spike in petrol prices sparked consumer outrage.

There is fear that independent fuel retailers will suffer the most if consumers boycott in protest over petrol prices.

Fuel chain Caltex has revealed plans to end all franchising operations by 2020, announcing its review of its franchising model it plans to transition franchises back to company-owned stores.

Just as retail and tourism trade heats up ahead of Christmas, along comes a spike in petrol prices to pour fuel on the flames.

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