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Australian Govt considers fuel excise cut extension as deadline looms

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 16 Jun 2026, 5:23pm
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Australia’s temporary fuel tax cut began on April 1 and is set to run until June 30 - unless the Government decides to extend it.

Oil prices fell after the US and Iran announced an agreement on a framework deal to end the war - with the US claiming it could lead to the Strait of Hormuz opening.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the Strait opening won't lead to fuel prices going down right away.

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