Government halves fuel tax to ease crisis amid soaring prices and transport pledges
The Australian government has halved its fuel excise for three months, reducing petrol costs by 26.3 cents per litre as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the National Fuel Security Plan in response to a national price surge. This immediate relief follows reports of skyrocketing bowser queues across Australia and is accompanied by separate announcements supporting free public transport initiatives in Victoria and Tasmania. The move aims to stabilize fuel markets, though it represents only temporary financial support within an ongoing strategy for long-term energy security.
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1The Australian government has halved the fuel excise rate, reducing petrol costs by an average of $0.26 per litre.
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2This temporary measure is set for a three-month duration as part of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's National Fuel Security Plan to address rising global prices.
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The government has halved the fuel excise, reducing petrol prices by an average of $0.263 per litre for three months.
— [Mar 30, 02:16] Government halves fuel excise to cut price on petrol and diesel (Abc.net.au)The Albanese government will halve the fuel levy placed on petrol by $0.26 a litre as part of its national plan.
— [Mar 30, 02:15] Fuel excise cut for three months as PM announces national fuel plan (Smh.com.au)State and territory leaders are coordinating with the federal government to manage petrol prices following heavy road user charge reductions aimed at truck drivers.
— [Mar 30, 02:16] Government halves fuel excise to cut price on petrol and diesel (Abc.net.au)