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Live: Motorists may not see cheaper fuel for days or weeks

Labor says it may take a couple of days, or even weeks if for those living in regions where fuel stocks are not turned over quickly, for the savings from the fuel excise cut to flow through. Follow live. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesMar 31, 2026, 8:14 PM
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ABC AustraliaMar 31, 2026, 8:14 PM

Live: Motorists may not see cheaper fuel for days or weeks

Labor says it may take a couple of days, or even weeks if for those living in regions where fuel stocks are not turned over quickly, for the savings from the fuel excise cut to flow through. Follow live.

The GuardianMar 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

Australians may not see cheaper fuel for weeks despite Labor’s excise cuts

Flow-on effect will depend on how quickly service stations sell more expensive fuel, experts warn, leaving Easter travel plans up in the air Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians expecting relief from punishing fuel prices in time for Easter travel are set to be disappointed, with the industry predicting the effects of Labor temporarily halving the excise will take days or weeks to reach some bowsers around the country. The halving of the fuel excise, which begins on Wednesday and lasts until the end of June, means the federal government will now collect 26.3c from every litre over the next three months instead of 52.6c a litre. Continue reading...

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