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Why fuel excise cut is being extended by another month but at smaller discount
Key takeaways
- The fuel excise cut was due to end on June 30.
- The 32 cents per litre cut will drop to 16 cents per litre and the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge will increase to 16 cents per litre.
- Both temporary measures were originally set to expire on June 30 but will now be dropped back between July 1 and August 2, before tapering off completely.
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The fuel excise cut was due to end on June 30. (ABC News: Gavin Mc Grath)
Link copied Share Share article. The federal government has extended its cut on the fuel excise but at a smaller discount.
The 32 cents per litre cut will drop to 16 cents per litre and the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge will increase to 16 cents per litre.
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