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Fuel Prices Soar as Excise Relief Ends

Updated 2026-08-01 02:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Petrol prices are set to exceed $2 a litre and diesel over $2.40, following the government's end of a 32-cent per litre discount on Sunday. This increase is expected across all capital cities.

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The Guardian
Petrol now costs more than $1.90 a litre in every capital city, with diesel expected to exceed $2.40 a litrePetrol prices could surpass $2 a litre and diesel $2.40 in coming days, after the government’s 16-cent discount ends on Sunday.The 32-cent per litre reduction in fuel excise,
2026-08-01 02:22 UTC
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