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'Extremely dangerous' act criticised as fuel prices surge

Experts have issued a warning as some Australians stockpile jerry cans following surging fuel prices across the country.A Toyota was pictured with about 20 jerry cans attached to the roof in Shellharbour, south of Sydney, last week."Well, petrol is the new toilet paper," a witness wrote on social media, referring…

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Victoria's daily fuel price caps now in effect to quash price gouging

Victoria has introduced daily fuel price caps to prevent price-gouging at the pump, as residents are urged not to panic buy petrol.Under the new law that comes into effect today, retailers must set their daily price of fuel at 2pm on the previous day.That price is then capped and will apply for the 24 hours from 6…

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