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Petrol prices on track to top $2 a litre as Bowen sounds death knell for fuel excise relief

By Luca IttimaniAugust 1, 2026·Source: The Guardian·3 views

Petrol now costs more than $1.90 a litre in every capital city, with diesel expected to exceed $2.40 a litreGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPetrol 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, introduced in March at the peak of the fuel price spike, was halved to 16 cents in July. Continue reading...

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