Fuel price surge sparks biofuel push | Sunrise

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Fuel prices are surging across Australian capital cities, with Queensland unleaded petrol reaching $1.99 and diesel hitting $2.42 per litre. Experts from RACQ are calling for Australia to reduce its reliance on imported refined diesel by investing in biofuels made from plants and animal waste, as well as transitioning to electric vehicles. Australia's position as the biggest importer of refined diesel makes the country particularly vulnerable to price increases during global conflicts. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS

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