Australia's Fuel Dependence Deepens into a Crisis Amid Surging Demand
Australia is grappling with a growing fuel dependence crisis, exacerbated by global conflicts, leading to calls for a transition to electric buses. Petrol stations are now reporting a 25% surge in demand, with many retailers experiencing shortages of various fuel types as the government plans for a potential 'biggest energy crisis in history', further highlighting the nation's deepening fuel crisis.
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Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar
Electric buses are just 1% of the Australian fleet compared with 80% in urban China, a quarter in the Netherlands and 12% in the UK Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here As diesel climbs past $3 a litre amid fuel security concerns, transport advocates are calling for the rollout of electric buses across Australia to be prioritised. In Australia, just 1% of buses are electric, compared w...
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