Australian motorists have been warned that petrol prices could continue rising, while the Albanese government has sought to reassure the public that the country’s fuel supply remains secure. The issue matters because higher pump prices increase household transport costs and can add to broader cost-of-living pressures.

The report links the warning to concerns over petrol costs and fuel policy, although the supplied text does not provide specific price forecasts or figures. The government’s position is that supply security is not under immediate threat, despite the prospect of further price increases for drivers.