Jul 31, 2026 – 5.09pmDrivers can expect a modest rise of a few cents a litre at the petrol bowser when the government ends the fuel excise discount, but the transport industry warns rising costs for road freight businesses will be passed on to consumers when the heavy vehicle road user charge is reinstated.Treasurer Jim Chalmers this week confirmed the end of excise relief, which began with a 50 per cent discount that knocked 32 cents off each litre of fuel from April to June before being reduced to a 16 cents saving in July.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Freight industry to slug consumers as fuel subsidies end
Drivers can expect a modest fuel price rise as excise relief ends, but the freight industry warns higher transport costs will be passed on to consumers.
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