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Why petrol prices aren't rising as fast as expected despite halving of fuel excise discount

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Petrol prices are edging higher after the fuel excise discount was halved, but why haven't they jumped by the full amount?


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Petrol prices are edging higher after the fuel excise discount was halved, but why haven't they jumped by the full amount?


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