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Fuel excise discount extended, but prices could see small jump

ABC Australia · Jun 20, 2026, 12:31 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The fuel excise rebate was originally set to expire on June 30.
  • The federal government is winding back its discount to the fuel excise over the next month.
  • The 32 cents per litre fuel discount will drop to 16 cents per litre, and the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge will increase from free to 16 cents per litre.

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The fuel excise rebate was originally set to expire on June 30. (ABC News)

The federal government is winding back its discount to the fuel excise over the next month.

The 32 cents per litre fuel discount will drop to 16 cents per litre, and the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge will increase from free to 16 cents per litre.

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