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Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists paying more amid Middle East crisis

The Guardian World Monday 15 June 2026, 07:43 UTC By Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent 1 min read
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Prime minister flags an announcement following deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committeeAnthony Albanese has signalled the federal government is open to extending the temporary cut to the fuel excise to help cushion motorists from a months-long tail to the Middle East conflict. The prime minister also welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the strait of Hormuz.

Prime minister flags an announcement following deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committee

Anthony Albanese has signalled the federal government is open to extending the temporary cut to the fuel excise to help cushion motorists from a months-long tail to the Middle East conflict.

The prime minister also welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the strait of Hormuz.

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