<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/western-australia" rel="" target="" title="West Australians"><span>West Australians</span></a><span> are feeling more pressure from the higher </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/petrol-prices" rel="" target="" title="petrol prices"><span>petrol prices</span></a><span> than interest rates, a new survey has found.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It also found one-third of holidaymakers cancelled or postponed their </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/easter" rel="" target="" title="Easter"><span>Easter</span></a><span> plans due to economic uncertainty.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As prices go up, consumer confidence is down to its lowest level since the 2008 global financial crisis.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/aussies-may-have-to-ration-fuel-expert-says/8d8909f2-ac8d-4045-8181-4fb0b93cbcd2"><strong><span>Expert reveals whether Aussies will need to ration fuel</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"That is alarming," Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief executive Will Golsby told 9News.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We've seen a real collapse in confidence across the community."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A survey by the chamber found 63 per cent of consumers felt more pressure from fuel costs, compared with 27 per cent feeling the pinch from interest rates.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-crisis-impact-families-easter-holiday-plans-petrol-prices-pressure-interest-rates/ec866437-48b7-4261-94b2-8835e3884494" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>As a result, a third of people are cancelling or shortening travel plans, while 80 per cent are cutting back on extra spending.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"That flow-on effect to business, especially at a busy time like Easter, when travel, tourism, our regional businesses are all going to be impacted," Golsby said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Golsby called for extra help in the upcoming state budget.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We think the government needs to look at transport costs - costs right across the board - household costs, electricity," Golsby said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas also called out the rising costs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We know that fish is more expensive than it's ever been," he said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We know that the price of meat at supermarkets has gone up. We know the price of fresh fruit and veggies is on the rise."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti promised cost of living was at the top of the agenda but remained coy on possible announcements.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I'll release that on budget day but supporting households during these testing times is a number one priority of this government," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's the testing times from this fuel crisis that led the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-crisis-western-australia-premier-roger-cook-declares-state-of-emergency-powers/83f80161-badf-40b4-8753-fc2994cf3426" rel="" target="" title="state government to enact new emergency powers yesterday"><span>state government to enact new emergency powers yesterday</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The six companies providing fuel to WA who are compelled by the energy minister's new emergency powers have been revealed as BP, Viva, Chevron, Mobil, United and Ampol.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They're required to provide "sensitive information" in relation to stock and distribution, or risk being fined up to $100,000 per day.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Four of them complied before the emergency powers for fuel were enacted, while two suppliers were still holding back. Their time runs out tomorrow.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Look, they've been co-operative, but we want them to be more transparent," Premier Roger Cook said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></strong></em><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>ticking this box here</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Sign up to</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></strong></em></a></li></ul></div></div>