Motorists are being warned that petrol prices have hit their peak across Australia's capital cities as the long weekend inches closer. 9News
The increases come ahead of the June long weekend, prompting a warning from the NRMA for motorists to keep an eye out for cheaper options.
"Cost of living pressures are challenge number one in Australia today and we don't want Australians being unnecessarily over-charged for fuel, which is why we want oil companies to begin dropping their prices."There is a 44 cent per litre gap between Sydney's cheapest and most expensive petrol stations for unleaded.
The increase in fuel prices has negatively impacted 92 per cent of businesses, according to a recent survey by the NRMA. Nearly 50 per cent of businesses saw their weekly fuel bill increase by $100-$500, while 13 per cent saw increases up to $1000, the survey also found.Melbourne: 202.2 and falling
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