Australia faces surge in fuel theft as petrol nears $3/litre, supply crisis spurs rationing calls and conservation push

Fuel theft is on the rise across Australia as petrol prices soar. Police are investigating incidents in Victoria, while truck drivers in Queensland face overnight fuel siphoning. Supply pressures from a Middle East oil crisis are intensifying, leading to calls for nationwide fuel rationing. Australians are urged to conserve fuel by working from home or using public transport.