Petrol retailers warned to pass on excise cuts

Australia's competition watchdog has instructed petrol retailers to promptly pass on recent fuel excise cuts following the federal government's emergency measures. The average price of regular unleaded petrol in Melbourne was $2.31 on Friday, with retailers warned that international oil price fluctuations could reverse these savings. Motorists continue to express concerns over rising costs despite current price reductions.

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