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The diesel-reliant Chatham Islands are bracing for an energy shock as petrol hits $4.50 per litre and may continue to rise.
The Chatham's relies heavily on diesel to power the island. Although the Point Durham wind farm that opened in November is now carrying a chunk of that load.
Petrol was also shipped to the island, about 800km from the mainland.
The price of Brent crude was f
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