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Australians Cut Fuel Purchases as Iran War Drives Prices Higher

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 15 October 2026, 05:36 UTC By James Mayger 1 min read
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Australians are pulling back at the pump as fuel prices surge, with sales of diesel dropping in August by the most since 2022 and the decline in petrol sales deepening.

Australians are pulling back at the pump as fuel prices surge, with sales of diesel dropping in August by the most since 2022 and the decline in petrol sales deepening.
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