Australia announces fuel tax cut in half amid rising oil prices
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the government will cut fuel excise tax by half from April 1 to June 30, reducing petrol costs by 26.3 Australian cents per litre. The measure comes as crude oil prices rose above $116 a barrel amid escalating conflicts involving Iran and Israel. The tax cut is designed to address financial stress on motorists caused by rising energy prices.
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“Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes - Reuters”
“Australia to halve fuel tax as global energy crisis deepens”
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