Fuel Prices Soar in WA, Easter Travel Tips

0:00Fuel prices in Western Australia have skyrocketed from the Iran conflict, hitting Perth drivers with unleaded jumping from $1.64 per liter in February to $2.21 in March. Diesel climbed even higher, from $1.80 to $2.57 per liter, and regional spots are nearing $3.50 for diesel. Despite the pain at the pump, Caravan Pass reports strong Easter bookings as cancellations get grabbed quick by folks ready to pay up. Meanwhile, regional towns are bracing for fewer visitors amid the high costs and cleanup from tropical cyclone to rail in the Midwest and Gas Coine, areas. Premier Roger Cook and the Tourism Council are pushing hard for holiday makers to stick to their plans, stressing it's a key time for local economies. That rake in $140 million and support 810 tourism jobs during April's peaks. Customers are worried about fuel-running dry on return trips, but spots like Esperance

1:03report no shortages yet. RAC advises checking fuel watch, visitor centers, and councils for road trip prep to keep things smooth. The Fed stepped in with a three-month hub of the fuel excise to $23.6 per liter, bringing some relief for school holidays, and Anzac weekend drives. Cook says they're at national alert level 2, stocking up supplies and asking folks to buy only what they need, no COVID style mandates on the horizon. Unless things worsen, Cook's calling out big fuel importers to share stock details with one already stepping up, and he's ready to compel the rest if needed. Regional operators are counting on that Easter boost, so if your plans are safe, hit the road, and spread those tours and dollars. That's the story for today. Sydney News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.