Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Mar 25^th, 2026 at 7:34pm:


By far the worst in this were the servos controlled by Woolworths and Coles.   The mere sniff of middle east disturbance sent prices fron 1.87 a litre for U/L to 2.30.   It is now 2.80 and dieso is 3.10.

It is about time the big two supermarkets were split up so that the conglomerate as a whole don’t subsidise the under performers by excessive fuel and grocery prices.     I think we are still paying high prices at woolworths to repay the “Masters Hardware” fiasco.  They lost zillions on that one

Frank wrote on Mar 26^th, 2026 at 7:22pm:


Surprisingly Frank, two “independants” in my area kept their prices nearly 60c p/l below the big two.    Naturally, they are overwhelmed by demand and ran out.   The kicker here was no fuel= no customers= no in store sales!    The bloke in the store reckons he is losing hundreds per day as no one is stocking up on pies, dimmies,smokes and lollies.

Vic wrote on Mar 27^th, 2026 at 6:10am:

Average electricity debt for customers on hardship programs have increased over the past year as Energy minister Chris Bowen has wound back rebates.

Australia’s energy customers are sliding back into financial stress just as government support fades, undercutting the promise of lower power bills set to begin within weeks and touted by Labor as evidence its renewables-led energy policy is easing cost pressures.

The latest figures from the Australian Energy Regulator show a renewed deterioration in household energy affordability that is set to accelerate as the war in Iran drives a fresh inflation shock — intensifying pressure on the federal Labor government.

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said last month households stood to claim savings of up to 10.1 per cent on their bills under the draft benchmark price proposed by the regulator.

Average electricity debt for customers on hardship programs has jumped 22.8 per cent over the past year to $2392, while gas hardship debt is up 23.2 per cent. At the same time, the share of customers in arrears has risen across all stages of debt, including early-stage missed payments — a sign that financial pressure is broadening beyond the most vulnerable.

The regulator warned that “energy debt and the ability of customers experiencing financial difficulty to repay debt and current usage costs remains a concern,” adding that the increase in hardship balances “deepens the challenge of repayment and further highlights the need for retailers to provide effective and timely support.”

“Energy debt and the ability of customers experiencing financial difficulty to repay debt and current usage costs remains a concern,” the AER report read.

The shift comes after a period of relative improvement, when federal energy rebates and lower gas prices helped suppress debt levels and reduce the number of customers seeking assistance. But with those supports now unwinding, the latest data suggests the underlying strain from higher electricity prices and cost-of-living pressures is reasserting itself.


Nuffin to do wiv Iran, Cwissy.

Funny ... Jimbo on the ABC today talking about securing our supplies of ... "liquid fuels" or "traditional fuels".

Dare not say the two words: FOSSIL FUELS. 

A question I have is how much more money is being wasted buying oil at “ spot prices “ ( the dearest price you can get)  against the costs of having 90 days oil in reserve in the country (unlike Anus Taylor’s USA storage stupidly)?

Our transparent Albo labor government is refusing to give the price details that their lack of planning has created.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 3:40pm:


Just think what that $20 billion could do for fossil fuel extraction of our own resources. More than 90 days supply.

Bobby. wrote on Apr 10^th, 2026 at 4:14pm:


I agree. He won't be backtracking from the green agenda anytime soon.