Australia’s truckies were already struggling to survive. Then the fuel crisis hit (opens in new tab)

Truck drivers like Frank Black rely on diesel – and lots of it. When prices surged the sums stopped adding up. He fears for his industryFrank Black is back on the road after two weeks out of work when he spots a sign, a little too far from where he’s standing to make out clearly.“Is that $2.08 for diesel?” he says. “I’ve gotta check that price out. If that’s right I’m gonna fill up!”