Jun 20, 2026 – 10.30pmThe Albanese government will extend its three-month cut to the fuel excise until the end of July, albeit at a reduced rate, as it looks to avoid a sudden blow to motorists enjoying the lowest petrol prices since the beginning of the Iran War.The government temporarily cut 32¢ per litre from the excise at the height of the crisis in April, at a cost to the budget of around $2.5 billion, but it was due to roll off on June 30.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Labor extends fuel excise cut into July
The federal government will extend its temporary petrol price relief package by a month, despite prices hovering near multi-year lows.
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