‘It’s across the board’: Motorists driven to crime by soaring fuel prices

SMH.com.au·Mar 29

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Soaring fuel prices are reportedly driving motorists to crime. However, the nature and extent of this trend are unclear, with various reports highlighting different issues affecting road safety, including road rage and impaired driving. It is uncertain how these factors are related to the alleged rise in crime linked to fuel prices.

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