"Host of new challenges": Govt considers extending fuel subsidy amid unstable oil prices
Follow
the podcast on
A judgement call's looming from Cabinet on whether it continues temporary fuel support payments.
Lower income working families have been receiving $50 a week since April, in response to unpredictable fuel prices.
It was due to be in place for a year or until the price of a litre of 91-octane petrol held below $3 for four weeks – this is being reviewed as the threshold nears.
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones told Mike Hosking they're putting a lot of thought into this.
He says although we've had under $3 prices, the reality is there's still a spike.
LISTEN ABOVE
Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you
Get the iHeart App
Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE iHeart app. Scan the QR code to download now.
Download from the app stores
Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all in one app. iHeart is easy to use and all FREE
