Road traffic is falling on Australia’s east coast as fuel prices bite, with most key Sydney highways recording 20% fewer weekend trips.
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Traffic falls on major Sydney and Melbourne roads as fuel crisis sees Australians cut back on driving
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 10 Apr 2026
Sydney New South Wales · New South Wales News
Source note: reviewed public report from the 19News.au editorial workflow.
Road traffic is falling on Australia’s east coast as fuel prices bite, with most key Sydney highways recording 20% fewer weekend trips.
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