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Albanese announces temporary fuel excise cut to address rising petrol costs
2 days ago
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a temporary halving of fuel excise on April 3, 2026, to alleviate rising petrol costs amid an ongoing fuel crisis. Economists criticized the measure as inflationary, arguing it would exacerbate the budget deficit and encourage fuel consumption.
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