Town's only unleaded service station cuts fuel supply over rising costs

Key points

• Residents of the north-west Victorian town of Birchip have been without unleaded petrol for almost a month. The Birchip Motel and Caravan Park, the town's only unleaded supplier, stopped ordering it due to rising costs.
• Its owner, Sarathi Muthukrishnan, has since ordered one more delivery but says he is unsure whether supply can continue. Residents say the shortage affects medical appointments, emergency response vehicles and fire preparation.
• Buloke Shire Mayor Graeme Milne said the council is exploring alternative options.