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Looks like food prices are going up 50% with this war on Iran with hard to source fertilizers and rising petrol prices @GezzaP @TAB @StuF Read it in SBS news

Oh no @SmilingGecko .i can’t afford such a rise. Hope not true. Back from appt. Got a watch gadget on my wrist can’t get it wet. Will have todo dishes with other hand.

Yeah this war is messing/is gonna mess a lot of sh*t up for sure @SmilingGecko

Well played, Donald 😟🤬

Stock up on food @StuF. Saw one alternate media commentator storing bulk fertilizer in food grade plastic containers in a dark place.

@GezzaP so they dont hook you up to all types of gadgets just a watch these days. Sleep studies are the same you dont need to sleep overnight in a room being monitored at night at a hospital.

Heres where I saw it regarding food prices

The Australian government has released 760 million litres of petrol and diesel from its national reserves—equivalent to about six days’ worth of petrol and five days’ worth of diesel—to address severe fuel shortages and rising prices driven by the war in the Middle East.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen authorized the release, with priority given to regional areas experiencing the most acute shortages. This move comes as petrol prices have surged past $2.20 per litre and diesel above $2.60 per litre, with some locations reporting prices as high as $3 per litre.

Despite the reserve release, farmers remain deeply concerned. National Farmers Federation president Hamish McIntyre warned that ongoing fuel and fertiliser cost spikes could lead to reduced crop production, potentially pushing food prices up by as much as 50%. Farmers are already struggling with depleted fuel stocks and disrupted supply chains, particularly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which cuts off two-thirds of Australia’s fertiliser imports.

In response, the government has also temporarily lowered fuel quality standards to allow higher-sulphur fuel (up to 50 ppm) for 60 days, adding about 100 million litres per month to the supply. However, critics argue Australia’s fuel security remains fragile, with only 36 days of petrol and 32 days of diesel in reserve—well below the International Energy Agency’s recommended 90-day minimum.

State governments are taking action: NSW is using emergency powers to direct supply and monitoring pricing via the FuelCheck app, while Victoria has introduced a maximum daily price cap at pumps. The ACCC is investigating potential price gouging and anti-competitive behaviour.

Check this out @StuF so everyones getting around by foot now in Melbourne lol

I have to record any symptoms and my medications and bedtime @SmilingGecko . They’re going to be surprised at my early bed time. Will have to be super careful when washing dishes so don’t get gadget wet. Can’t shower tomorrow. Have to be careful washing hands. Just checked letter box empty yay no bills.

thanks for the article. Expect there to be price gouging.

Hope it went okay @GezzaP

guess means stop eating meat as somehow local meat will go up too

not using car (paying extra for accom to get bus to medical appts)

at least staying at home will be completely justified as will be living on junkfood lol as that wont get dearer.

what happens when leader of the most powerful country in world is a psychopath paedophile child killer who married a prostitute simply ignores checks and balances

That gadget sounds pretty cool. I hope these people can do something for you @GezzaP it would be good to get the BP down so you can feel better. I'm just cooking lunch. Oh well I've got food.

@TAB the USA just like going around countries to extract resources from them. Its going to be a difficult year this year, lots of people with food insecurity. I'm going to join a local exchange trading system (LETS) to keep my costs down if it comes to having to trade things. Cant afford lawnmower man I dont think anymore