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Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government will taper its temporary fuel relief, with the 32 cents per litre fuel excise cut...
By Petra Stock · The Guardian World
Follow live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will taper its temporary fuel relief, with the 32 cents per litre fuel excise cut in place for the past three months reduced to a 16 cents discount next month. It will come into effect on 1 July and run until 2 August. The government will also reduce the vehicle road user charge by 16 cents a litre for the same period to assist truck drivers. Today’s decision recognises that despite the welcome and substantial drop in the price of petrol recently, we know people are still under pressure. The 16 cents a litre extension to the fuel tax cut that we’ve announced today will reduce the cost of a 65L tank of fuel by around $11. From today, you can step off a train and straight on to a tram using the same phone, watch or bank card. Four in five tap and go trips are already being made with a phone or smartwatch – showing more Victorians are leaving the wallet at home. Continue reading...