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Petrol Prices to Exceed $2 as Fuel Excise Ends

Published Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Updated August 1

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  • The 32-cent per litre reduction in fuel excise, introduced in March, was halved to 16 cents in July and will return to its normal level on August 3.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the financial burden on Australian households and the potential for increased inflation due to the government's decision to end fuel excise relief amidst rising global oil prices.

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