Summary
Public transport in Victoria and Tasmania, Australia, will be free to help people save on fuel costs due to rising prices from the Middle East conflict. The decision aims to reduce pressure on petrol demand as some other Australian states choose different strategies.
Key Facts
- Victoria will provide free public transport throughout April.
- Tasmania will offer free public transport from Monday until the end of June.
- Fuel prices have risen due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, affecting supply routes.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil, is almost blocked, affecting global oil supply.
- Australia’s average petrol price rose to A$2.38 per liter from A$2.09 a month ago.
- Not all Australian states are offering free transport; some are choosing different measures.
- Australia’s Prime Minister urged calm amid reports of fuel panic-buying.
- Other countries are also taking measures in response to rising fuel costs.
