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$675 for a full tank. Buses rethink strategy
Bus drivers say rising diesel prices of $4.50 tala per litre are pushing operating costs to around $675 tala per full tank, leaving little room for profit on daily routes.
(Photo: Junior S. Ami)
By Maryana Amituanai
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11 May 2026, 4:00PM
Bus drivers are warning that rising diesel prices are placing increasing pressure on daily transport operations, with fuel costs now consuming a large share of income before profits can be made.
