NSW using secret fuel data as retailers fined over ‘price mismatches’

The NSW government is utilizing confidential fuel data to assess supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. Energy Minister Penny Sharpe announced that fuel companies provided stocktake details, addressing critical shortages in the state, where 142 service stations lack diesel. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen indicated that diesel prices have surged, prompting an excise cut to ease the burden.

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