Australian fuel excise discount to end on August 2
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Jim Chalmers (Treasurer)
Australia
August 2, 2026
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The Australian government will end the fuel excise discount on August 2. The discount was previously tapered from 32c to 16c per litre. Fuel prices are expected to rise gradually rather than immediately.
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