As petrol prices hit a sickening record of $2 a litre around Perth, Clairsy & Lisa had only one thing on their minds.

Whyyyy?

Energy Economist Dr Roberto Aguilera from Curtin University’s Oil and Gas Innovation Centre might be a mouthful to say, but thank goodness his explanation was anything but.

In plain language, Dr Aguilera expertly broke down what was causing the high prices right now, but he also kicked the can down the road and gave us a forecast of what is likely to unfold at the bowser in the coming months.

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