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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

The Climate Council says Australia's lack of fuel efficiency standards gives cost rises more impact. (Sergio Dioniso/AAP PHOTOS)

Most Australian motorists are driving less, ditching road trips and considering switching to an electric car to avoid rising fuel costs, according to new research. 

The Climate Council study, released on Wednesday, also revealed widespread support for the introduction of a fuel-efficiency standard in Australia to deliver more vehicles that use less fuel.

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