Australia’s trucking industry is under intense pressure as diesel prices surge to levels operators say are becoming unsustainable. With fuel costs climbing sharply in recent months, freight groups warn the impact may soon be felt well beyond the highway — right through to supermarket shelves and everyday household budgets.

Brent speaks with Mark Parry, Chair of the Australian Trucking Association, about what’s driving the spike, how operators are coping, and whether urgent government reforms will change what Australians pay at the checkout.

This is not just a transport issue — it is a cost-of-living issue unfolding in real time. The decisions made now could shape what Australians pay in the weeks ahead.

Australia&rsquo;s trucking industry is under intense pressure as diesel prices surge to levels operators say are becoming unsustainable. With fuel costs climbing sharply in recent months, freight groups warn the impact may soon be felt well beyond the highway &mdash; right through to supermarket shelves and everyday household budgets.
Brent speaks with Mark Parry, Chair of the Australian Trucking Association, about what&rsquo;s driving the spike, how operators are coping, and whether urgent government reforms will change what Australians pay at the checkout.
This is not just a transport issue &mdash; it is a cost-of-living issue unfolding in real time. The decisions made now could shape what Australians pay in the weeks ahead.

Join Brent Bultitude every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.

Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.