Thousands lost to cancellations as fuel crisis bites southern Qld tourism sector
By Tara Cassidy, James C Taylor, Olivia Nunes-Malek, and Mark Rigby

Tourism businesses say they’re bearing the brunt of surging fuel prices, with some losing thousands to booking cancellations and extra operational costs, while others field back-to-back calls from anxious tourists about fuel availability.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/fuel-crisis-qld-tourism-sector/106521636

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Seafood industry pleads for public to buy local for Easter as fuel costs bite
By Jessica Ross, Jennifer Nichols, and Mark Rigby

Seafood operators are struggling to stay afloat, with the nation's biggest wild-caught tuna and swordfish company confirming it is shutting up shop.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/seafood-industry-calls-for-support-as-fuel-prices-bite/106512038

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