Australia makes public transport free in 2 states as fuel prices surge amid West Asia crisis

Victoria and Tasmania will offer free public transport to ease pressure from rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with Victoria's scheme running in April and Tasmania's until end of June. Other Australian states are taking different measures, such as expanding concessions or maintaining low fares, but not offering free travel. Fuel prices in Australia have surged to A$2.38 per litre, with authorities attributing the rise to global market pressures rather than domestic shortages.