World Business Report - Fears of fuel shortages lead to panic buying in Australia

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As prices soar, petrol and diesel pumps are running dry at hundreds of service stations across Australia. But is the shortage caused by panic buying rather than lack of fuel?

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Published on Friday, 27th March 2026.

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