A new study on the impact of soaring petrol prices in Queensland finds that higher fuel costs are altering how some people travel and, for others, reducing travel overall. While the increases encourage some commuters to shift to alternative transport options, the study also reports that a portion of residents respond by making fewer or no trips rather than changing modes. The findings highlight that fuel price pressure affects travel behaviour beyond routine adjustments such as driving less or using different transport. Instead, it can lead to reduced mobility for some individuals, with potential consequences for access to work, services and social activities. The reporting across outlets describes the same overall pattern: petrol price spikes influence commuting decisions differently across the population, producing both modal changes and complete withdrawal from travel among certain groups. The story focuses on the behavioural outcomes identified by the study rather than on specific policy responses or comparisons across other regions.