We were planning on a 3 month trip leaving Ballarat early July, going up the center to Darwin, across to the Kimberley, down the west coast to south west wa then across the Nullabor back home. We missed out last year as my father in law died and now looks like this year is a no go. Firstly the supply of fuel and secondly the cost of fuel. I reckon diesel will get to $4 litre in some more remote places. So, what will happen to caravan parks, supermarkets, shops and tourist operators if everyone one like me cancels?
This war looks like it will drag on for months, so it will probably only get worse.
Currently there is talk in the media of these prices remaining just as high for over 12 months, before any price relief is felt. I would be surprised if the price returns to pre middle east conflict prices with 24 months, even if the conflict is resolved relatively soon.
As for commencing a trip in July, I would hope that the conflict is resolved by then, but prices are likely to remain high. I suppose consider long range tanks, buying max in towns/cities and minimise remote fuel ups. If current indications persist with large numbers of school holiday and Easter bookings being cancelled, rural communities/facilities may well suffer badly.
-- Edited by Sarco Harris on Saturday 21st of March 2026 08:06:35 PM
I dont think the price will stop too many people.
Many spent a lot on their rigs and fuel is an incidental cost.
What will stop people is availability. Or the govt placing restrictions on unnecessary travel.
I dont think the price will stop too many people. Many spent a lot on their rigs and fuel is an incidental cost. What will stop people is availability. Or the govt placing restrictions on unnecessary travel.
Agreed,
Absent an actual rationing preventing travel people will just pay the cost. You might eventually see small lighter rigs with smaller lighter tows starting to predominate but that is about it.
