Australian fuel prices surge unevenly across cities amid Middle East tensions. Global oil supply concerns through the Strait of Hormuz are pushing prices higher, but eastern capitals face disproportionate increases. Sydney motorists pay 209.5 cents per litre while Adelaide drivers pay 185 cents, a stark 24.5 cent difference. Melbourne and Brisbane also exceed 207 cents per litre. Industry experts argue retailers are exploiting the crisis to inflate margins beyond justified levels. The NRMA criticizes fuel companies for using geopolitical tensions as cover to widen profits while households struggle with rising living costs. Remote areas face extreme prices exceeding $4 per litre. Authorities are urged to investigate potentially anti-competitive practices. Motorists can mitigate costs by using real-time price tracking apps to identify cheaper stations before refuelling.
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