The article begins, “The return to class of more than a million Victorian schoolchildren from Monday will send demand for petrol and diesel soaring by up to 20 per cent, fuel retailers say, as state and federal governments tried to reassure motorists after this week’s refinery fire.”
The article covers various aspects of the issue, including the impact on local communities and the disparity between inner suburban areas well-served by public transport, and outer suburbs that are more car-dependent.
Parents Victoria chief executive officer Gail McHardy predicted that families would look for ways around the fuel crunch while getting their children to school.
“Families are adaptable and will make the school commute work however they can, but support should remain focused where it’s most critical,” McHardy said.
“Some families will feel this more than others, particularly where options are limited.
“But across the board, families adjust – whether that’s carpooling, sharing care, or changing routines.
“We anticipate that families will lean on each other more – carpooling, coordinating supervision, and encouraging walking where possible.”
The Age has published an article about the predicted surge in demand for fuel as children return to school on Monday.
The article begins, “The return to class of more than a million Victorian schoolchildren from Monday will send demand for petrol and diesel soaring by up to 20 per cent, fuel retailers say, as state and federal governments tried to reassure motorists after this week’s refinery fire.”
The article covers various aspects of the issue, including the impact on local communities and the disparity between inner suburban areas well-served by public transport, and outer suburbs that are more car-dependent.
Parents Victoria CEO Gail McHardy is quoted in the article:
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