Experts are calling this the worst fuel crisis in history.
And despite petrol station closures and record costs to fill the tank, there are some effects that are still yet to be seen.

Expert economist Evan Lucas helps break down exactly we could expect - the products we might see disappear from our supermarkets and stores, the downstream effects of $4+ per litre, how it could change policy and behaviour for good, and the situation's spooky similarities to what we saw during COVID. 

Experts are calling this the worst fuel crisis in history. And despite petrol station closures and record costs to fill the tank, there are some effects that are still yet to be seen.
Expert economist Evan Lucas helps break down exactly we could expect - the products we might see disappear from our supermarkets and stores, the downstream effects of $4+ per litre, how it could change policy and behaviour for good, and the situation's spooky similarities to what we saw during COVID.&nbsp;

Money is a constant contradiction. You’ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future. 

It’s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them. So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?

In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.

You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'

Money is a constant contradiction. You&rsquo;ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them.&nbsp;So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?
In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.
You can listen to The Pay Off wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch every episode on 9Now, search 'The Pay Off 9Now Podcast'

Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to uncover tips and tricks from some of the sharpest business minds in the game.

The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys

FUEL CRISIS - What you NEED to know, with Expert Economist Evan Lucas

Sylvia sits down with Alice Stoltz from Domain—often called the "walking encyclopedia" of Australian real estate—to cut through the headlines and give you the data-driven truth about what’s happening right now. If you’ve been feeling "handcuffed" by interest rates or worried about the "choppy" nature of recent auctions, this is for you.

In this episode:
Which segment of the market is feeling the heat and what it signals for the rest of us.
Why 1950s brick homes are becoming the gold standard for savvy long-term buyers.
Which parts of the country hold the real value lies for families right now.
What is affecting consumer confidence and how it's showing up at auctions
Is it time to return to the "old fashioned" view of property?

Sylvia sits down with Alice Stoltz from Domain&mdash;often called the "walking encyclopedia" of Australian real estate&mdash;to cut through the headlines and give you the data-driven truth about what&rsquo;s happening right now. If you&rsquo;ve been feeling "handcuffed" by interest rates or worried about the "choppy" nature of recent auctions, this is for you.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Which segment of the market is feeling the heat and what it signals for the rest of us.</li>
<li>Why 1950s brick homes are becoming the gold standard for savvy long-term buyers.</li>
<li>Which parts of the country hold the real value lies for families right now.</li>
<li>What is affecting consumer confidence and how it's showing up at auctions</li>
<li>Is it time to return to the "old fashioned" view of property?</li>
</ul>

No. 1 Property Expert Shares her 2026 Playbook, with Alice Stolz

At 15, all Matt Moran knew is that he didn't want to be in school anymore. At 22, he had his first restaurant. And now, he has a name synonymous with success and excellence. 

Matt opens up about his humble beginnings, the reality of the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, and just how far a desire to work, to learn, to ask the right questions, to trust the right people - and above all to become obsessed - can take you.

At 15, all Matt Moran knew is that he didn't want to be in school anymore. At 22, he had his first restaurant. And now, he has a name synonymous with success and excellence.&nbsp;
Matt opens up about his humble beginnings, the reality of the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, and just how far a desire to work, to learn, to ask the right questions, to trust the right people - and above all to become obsessed - can take you.

How Passion Built an Empire, with Matt Moran

In our teens, most of us are figuring out our laundry. But Andrea Horwood was launching a magazine that would define a generation: Australian Style. And she hasn't stopped since then.

Andrea is the ultimate serial entrepreneur: from that legendary magazine to creating the Australian summer staple, Invisible Zinc, and the globally successful wellness brand, WelleCo. Andrea has an insider's perspective on what it takes succeed again and again - using research, finding potential, pioneering impactful new products and doing it all in a way you can be proud of.

In our teens, most of us are figuring out our laundry. But Andrea Horwood was launching a magazine that would define a generation: Australian Style. And she hasn't stopped since then.
Andrea is the ultimate serial entrepreneur: from that legendary magazine to creating the Australian summer staple, Invisible Zinc, and the globally successful wellness brand, WelleCo. Andrea has an insider's perspective on what it takes succeed again and again - using research, finding potential, pioneering impactful new products and doing it all in a way you can be proud of.

FUEL CRISIS - What you NEED to know, with Expert Economist Evan Lucas

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