Long-time transport operator Shirley Saywell has always taken a practical and optimistic view of the industry. However, the recent surge in diesel prices is forcing a rethink. Saywell, who runs a fleet of eight semi-trailers from Euroa in regional Victoria, has seen fuel expenses increase dramatically—by roughly $400 to $500 per truck each day over the past month. The rapid rise has created serious uncertainty about the future of her business. She says the situation is becomi