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“Encourage people to leave their cars behind, offer some financial respite, and allocate fuel where it’s most necessary.” This was the rallying cry from union leaders advocating for change.
However, Transport Minister John Graham was quick to dismiss the proposal, asserting that Sydney’s public transport fares are already reasonable. “Public transport serves as a viable option for those concerned about rising fuel costs,” he remarked, distancing himself from the union’s stance.
For adults in Sydney, the daily cap on public transport fares is set at $19.30 from Monday through Thursday, while it drops to $9.65 on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.
Amidst international tensions, Australians are feeling the pinch at the pump. Since the onset of conflicts involving the US and Israel in Iran, the cost of unleaded petrol has surged by approximately $30 per tank, while diesel has skyrocketed by about $70 per tank.
The daily cap for adults using public transport in Sydney is $19.30 between Monday and Thursday, and $9.65 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays.
Current estimates show Australians are paying about $30 more per tank of unleaded petrol and $70 per tank of diesel since the start of the US and Israel’s war in Iran.
He also quashed the idea of fuel rationing being required in parts of Australia, despite some petrol pumps running dry.
“The federal government does have powers, we are not contemplating to use any of those powers,” he said.
He conceded there would be “bumps in supply”.
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