Diesel and unleaded 98 fuel prices in Armidale hit $3.39 and $3.59 per litre due to supply shortages, rising costs, and disrupted supply chains, threatening rural industries.

Fuel prices in Armidale, NSW, reached $3.39 per litre for diesel and $3.59 for unleaded 98 amid a regional supply crisis, with independent station owner Nic Moulis citing a 103% surge in wholesale costs, rising freight fees, and disrupted supply chains. Despite a 90% drop in sales and days without fuel, Moulis kept his station open to support staff and serve the community. He stressed that independent retailers are "price takers," not "makers," and urged calm from consumers and better coordination among wholesalers and governments. Regional officials warn the situation threatens farming and seasonal industries, criticizing authorities for downplaying the crisis and failing to ensure fair fuel access for rural areas.