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High fuel prices and shortages fail to deter holiday makers for the Easter long weekend

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Long weekend holiday makers from the cities have been urged to be mindful that regional and rural destinations may be feeling the pinch of fuel shortages. Hundreds of petrol stations across the country are out of a form of fuel, in the latest figures by the government. The cautious consumer climate hasn't stopped people from making getaways to the New South Wales south coast. It's been business as usual, with many making a close-to-home escape.
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