Diesel standards relaxed as extent of service station shortages revealed | ABC NEWS

Australia's energy minister says at least 500 petrol stations are without fuel, announcing new measures to get more diesel to pumps across the nation.
The supply squeeze is driving up costs across the economy, hitting farmers, truck drivers, and now Australia Post with price hikes coming for mail and parcels.

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