It’s all anyone’s talking about: petrol. How much it’s costing, how much there is to go around and how much worse are things going to get? Is the panic caused by this consequence of war in the Middle East warranted, considering the humanitarian crisis unfolding at the same time? And how do we keep our cool, particularly those of us in regional areas where public transport is a myth? 

Plus, Sarah Ferguson has been caught up in a controversy that is, frankly, bizarre even for the royals: she’s been approached to clone and sell Queen Elizabeth's corgis for a reality TV show. Is cloning the late Queen’s pets the ultimate side hustle or a bridge too far?

In other business, noughties fashion icon Rachel Zoe is back in the algorithm, and she’s hard launching her 'divorce era' on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Is the 'Hot Divorcee' trope actually the most empowering thing on TV right now?

And, we remember Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling, who has passed away at 54. Her 'Why Not?' attitude and her work raising awareness of colon cancer is a legacy we’re holding close today. As Mel was passionate about telling busy women: If something doesn't feel right, please, get it checked out.

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What to read: 
We need to discuss Fergie and the alleged 'corgi cloning'.
Beloved MAFS expert, Mel Schilling, has died aged 54.
Meghan Markle is coming to Australia. And so, it seems, is her jam.
Rachel Zoe became one of the most famous faces in fashion. This is what her life looks like now.
'At 51, I know one thing. You aren't meant to be with one person for the rest of your life.'

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Ipsos Telephone survey, 400 vets, December 2024 – January 2025 across Australia on behalf of Royal Canin, full details at royalcanin.com/au Sampling - *ANZ 18+, Petbarn loyalty members/in-store only. 1 gift & Draw Prize per/person. Ends earlier of 6pm AEST 16/05/26, or gifts exhausted. Retain entry form. Draw Prize: 1 year supply of Royal Canin wet cat food determined by Promoter (valued up to AUD $5,760). 3 Draw Prizes (across ANZ) conducted 2pm AEST on 02/06/2026 at Promoter’s address. Promoter: Royal Canin Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 88 092 020 178). Permits: ACT Permit No. TP 26/00398, NSW Authority No. TP/04930 and SA Permit No. T26/295. Visit www.royalcanin.com/au/competition-terms for full T&Cs.

It&rsquo;s all anyone&rsquo;s talking about: petrol. How much it&rsquo;s costing, how much there is to go around and how much worse are things going to get? Is the panic caused by this consequence of war in the Middle East warranted, considering the humanitarian crisis unfolding at the same time? And how do we keep our cool, particularly those of us in regional areas where public transport is a myth?&nbsp;
Plus, Sarah Ferguson has been caught up in a controversy that is, frankly, bizarre even for the royals: she&rsquo;s been approached to clone and sell Queen Elizabeth's corgis for a reality TV show. Is cloning the late Queen&rsquo;s pets the ultimate side hustle or a bridge too far?
In other business, noughties fashion icon Rachel Zoe is back in the algorithm, and she&rsquo;s hard launching her 'divorce era' on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Is the 'Hot Divorcee' trope actually the most empowering thing on TV right now?
And, we remember Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling, who has passed away at 54. Her 'Why Not?' attitude and her work raising awareness of colon cancer is a legacy we&rsquo;re holding close today. As Mel was passionate about telling busy women: If something doesn't feel right, please, get it checked out.
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to the Quicky explainer: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky/petrol-prices-explained/">Tributes For MAFS Expert Mel Schilling &amp; Explained: Petrol, Panic Buying &amp; Price Pressure</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen to our latest episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-lindy-west-adult-braces-polyamory/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Three Very Different Opinions On Lindy West&rsquo;s Throuple</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/lindy-west-polyamory-throuple/">Polyamory, Cheating &amp; The Marriage No One Wants To Believe</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/strangers-memoir-unhinged-list/">An Unhinged List Of Rules No One Asked For</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-diary-note-burnout-bras-books/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">Mia's Diary Note: Burnout &amp; Bras &amp; Books, Oh My!</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/timothee-chalamet-lipreading/">A Dangerous Influencer Trend &amp; Scurrilous Lip-Reading Gossip</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/subs-mia-oscars-fashion-feedback/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=mmol">'Are Flaps In Or Out?' Mia's Rogue Oscars Fashion Feedback</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/oscars-2026-manosphere/">A Very Awkward Oscars &amp; That Manosphere Doco</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/oscars-predictions-kim-kardashian-lewis-hamilton/">What We Did Before 9am</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/jessie-twins-birth-story"></a></li>
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/sarah-ferguson-alleged-corgi-cloning/">We need to discuss Fergie and the alleged 'corgi cloning'.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/mel-schilling-cancer/">Beloved MAFS expert, Mel Schilling, has died aged 54.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/meghan-markle-as-ever-launch-australia/">Meghan Markle is coming to Australia. And so, it seems, is her jam.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/rachel-zoe-now/">Rachel Zoe became one of the most famous faces in fashion. This is what her life looks like now.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/are-marriages-meant-to-last/">'At 51, I know one thing. You aren't meant to be with one person for the rest of your life.'</a></li>
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Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation — with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It’s conversation at its most addictive.

Australia's #1 podcast for women is where inquisitive minds come for great conversation &mdash; with an occasional side serve of chaos. Covering news, pop culture, and big ideas, plus the small stuff that matters, Mamamia Out Loud features a rotating panel of hosts, including Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright, Clare Stephens, Amelia Lester, and Em Vernem. It's your daily dose of conversation that feels like catching up with your funniest and sharpest friends in the group chat. It&rsquo;s conversation at its most addictive.

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The Great Petrol Panic & Royal Reality TV Rumours

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