CANBERRA, ACT, March 30 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Following a meeting of the National Cabinet today convened by the Prime Minister, the Australian Government will halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for three months.
The halving of the fuel excise will reduce the cost of fuel by 26.3 cents per litre.
This will reduce the cost of a 65L tank of fuel by nearly $19.
The spike in fuel prices as a result of the war in the Middle East is hurting Australians and causing financial stress. This will help to provide some relief.
The halving of the fuel excise will commence from April 1 and run to 30 June.
Further, the Albanese Government will reduce the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge to zero fo...