In short:
Builders say rising diesel prices are blowing out the cost of major public infrastructure projects by millions of dollars.
Industry groups warn some projects could stall without additional government support to cover fuel-related costs.
What’s next?
National cabinet will meet again to assess the impact of the global oil crisis on Australia’s economy.
If diesel cost has increased by 50%, and construction of a stadium and site remediation requires massive amounts of diesel, government’s latest estimate of stadium cost should be $1.7 billion + interest ie $2.5 billion. At least. Can we have some adults running the budget, please? #nonewstadium
— Roland Browne (@slowguns.bsky.social) March 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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