{"id":27457,"date":"2026-03-29T09:08:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T09:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/public-transport-fares-were-waived-in-two-australian-states-to-tackle-rising-fuel-costs-uk-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T09:08:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T09:08:51","slug":"public-transport-fares-were-waived-in-two-australian-states-to-tackle-rising-fuel-costs-uk-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/public-transport-fares-were-waived-in-two-australian-states-to-tackle-rising-fuel-costs-uk-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Public transport fares were waived in two Australian states to tackle rising fuel costs. uk news"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Public transport will be made free in two Australian states due to increasing petrol shortages caused by the Iran war.<\/p>\n

In a move described as a “temporary measure” to offset rising petrol prices, commuters in Victoria will be able to travel free on trains, trams and buses for a month from March 31.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, fares on buses and ferries have been waived in Tasmania from March 30 to July 1.<\/p>\n

Since the outbreak of the Iran war, the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has become greatly restricted and fuel prices have soared. Australia<\/strong> and the broader Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n

According to local media reports, petrol prices in Australia have risen from an average of $1.70 per liter (\u00a30.88) before the war to almost $2.50 per liter at some bowers.<\/p>\n

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen said on Sunday that offering free public transport would make it more affordable for people to choose public transport rather than driving.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a temporary measure to help with the cost of living \u2013 it will take the pressure off the pump and help you make savings,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis won’t solve every problem, but it’s an immediate step to help Victorians right now while we continue to work on new solutions to make Victoria more affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliffe said the state’s residents are choosing public transport instead of driving, with a 20% increase seen in the past week.<\/p>\n

“We know the rising cost of fuel is putting a strain on family budgets and that’s why we’ve again taken strong and decisive action to protect Tasmanians,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are stepping up to support Tasmanians at a time when they need it most, providing one of the state\u2019s most significant cost-of-living measures.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Across Australia, panic buying and shortages, particularly in remote areas, have led to the closure of some fuel stations.<\/p>\n

The country is also releasing petrol and diesel from domestic reserves to ease shortages affecting rural supply chains, mining and agriculture.<\/p>\n

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With 80% of Asia’s oil and LNG passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the region has been particularly hard hit by fuel shortages and rising prices.<\/p>\n

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