Jun 10, 2026 – 4.35pmThe Albanese government says motorists should operate on the assumption the temporary 32¢-per-litre fuel tax reduction will not extend beyond June, while insisting the final decision will be left as late as possible.Figures provided by the government show that petrol and diesel prices are vastly cheaper now than they were in the early weeks of the war against Iran, and would still be relatively low if the excise cut was ended.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles