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Millions of Australians to get free public transport amid fuel crisis

As petrol prices continue to crunch, millions of Australians will ride public transport for free, but the fuel relief measure won’t be rolled out nationwide.

The Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania on Sunday unveiled a temporary fare reprieve as motorists continue to face price pain at the petrol pump.

Uncertainty and crimped oil supplies due to the Iran war have driven up costs and led to fuel shortages at hundreds of service stations.

In response, the Victorian government will make public transport free for a month from Tuesday to encourage people to ditch their cars and offset rising fuel costs. The move is expected to cost Victoria $71m in lost revenue.

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan said a regular daily user could save up to $220 over the course of April.

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