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Relief for struggling motorists as the government slashes fuel tax

ANTHONY ALBANESE NATIONAL CABINET PRESSER

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, 30 March, 2026. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Minister steps out a four-part plan to respond to the conflict.


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By Anna Henderson, Sydney Lang

Presented by Ninos Emmanuel

Source: SBS



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After weeks of pressure over surging petrol prices, the federal government has cut the tax on fuel in half. It's a three-month measure costing the budget billions, as the Prime Minister steps out a four-part plan to respond to the conflict.



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