Truck drivers threaten to stop work on Melbourne projects due to crippling fuel costs 

Thousands of truck drivers forced to absorb skyrocketing fuel costs have threatened to strike.

The proposed strike would disrupt work on major infrastructure projects across Melbourne if it goes ahead next Monday.

Tip-truck drivers are paid $1.40 a litre for fuel under the state government cost model, which has soared to more than $2 in the past week. 

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews now has a week to resolve the crisis and stop the strike from going ahead.

More to come.