Fuel tax expires, reserves high as prices climb

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Australia's fuel excise relief ends August 2

   Australia’s fuel excise discount ends on Aug 2, ending a half‑cent reduction that began in April; PM Albanese says no extension amid rising global oil prices and Middle‑East tensions, pushing pump prices higher

2. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 19 sources

   Australia faces higher fuel costs as oil price surge ends tax relief

   Australia’s fuel‑excise relief ends Aug 2, spurring price hikes as Brent tops US$100; transport groups seek extensions while similar fuel‑price pressures hit Ghana, Greece, New Zealand, Portugal, Nigeria and U‑

3. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Australia boosts fuel reserves to three‑year high amid Gulf tensions

   Australia raised fuel stockpiles to a record 6.5 billion L (46 days of petrol) as Gulf tensions rise; 55 tankers inbound and no rationing imposed.

4. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Australian PM Albanese cautions One Nation voters, cites fuel stock levels

   PM Albanese rebuked One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts for anti‑vaccine claims and warned voters about fringe politics, while detailing Australia’s 6.5 billion‑litre fuel stocks and urging no hoarding.

5. 28 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 17 sources

   Fuel Tax Adjustments Set for July 1 Across US, India, Australia and Ireland

   On July 1, California raises its gas tax, Australia halves a temporary fuel‑excise discount, India adjusts export windfall taxes while keeping domestic rates steady, and Ireland extends fuel‑excise cuts with a

6. 30 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 11 sources

   Australia restores partial fuel excise amid falling pump prices

   Australia restores part of its fuel excise (16 cents per litre) as pump prices fall to pre‑conflict lows, while inflation peaks near 4.25 % and US Fed officials note relief from lower gasoline prices.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Australia extends fuel tax cut as discount is halved

   Australia extends its fuel tax cut for one month, halving the discount to 16 cents per litre and signalling a price rise of about $11 for a full tank.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Australia Extends Fuel Excise Cut Through July, Halves Discount

   Australia will keep its fuel excise cut for another month, but the discount drops to 16 cents per litre, costing the budget about $400 million while supporting motorists and freight amid stabilising oil prices.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Australian PM Albanese secures extra diesel shipment amid fuel price worries

   PM Anthony Albanese announced an extra diesel shipment to Port Botany, adding to 800 mln L diesel secured since February, while noting fuel price uncertainty and an upcoming decision on the June‑30 fuel excise.

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Australia faces fuel price rise as temporary excise cut expires

    Australia's fuel excise cut ends in June, likely raising pump prices; Westpac forecasts diesel up to $3.07/L and petrol $2.68/L, boosting inflation toward 6%.

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Regional Australian fuel retailers hit by shortages as major oil contracts prioritize urban supply

    Fuel contracts left over 500 regional Australian service stations without supply after a demand surge, spiking diesel prices and disrupting farming operations.

12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Australia's fuel reserves secure through August as prices fall

    Australia's fuel stocks cover about three months, with 3.5 bn L of fuel arriving and more on the way, allowing petrol prices to near pre‑Iran‑war levels; the temporary fuel tax cut ends 30 June, minister Chris

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australia extends diesel stock‑holding relief to boost fuel security

    Australia has extended a three‑month reduction in diesel and petrol reserve requirements to 30 Sept 2026, allowing 20 % less stock if suppliers boost deliveries; 46 ships and 3.3 billion L of fuel are en route,

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Australian Government Secures 40 Million Litres Diesel for Queensland

    Australia secured a 40 M L diesel shipment for Queensland, extended fuel‑stock rules, added 205 kt fertiliser, and reports 72% of businesses affected by supply pressures.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australian PM Albanese says fuel reserves secure amid Iran war

    Australia’s fuel reserves are secure through July, with higher stockpiles of petrol, diesel and jet fuel as hoarding ends; 48 ships will deliver 3.4 bn L of fuel amid the Iran war.

16. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Australia expands jet fuel imports and green fuel incentives

    Australia secures Chinese jet fuel shipments and adds SAF incentives to cut import reliance.

17. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Australian states expand fuel storage to enhance energy security

    Queensland and South Australia invest in fuel storage and diesel reserves to strengthen Australia's energy security.

18. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Western Australia launches $100 fuel support payment for drivers

    Western Australia adds a $100 fuel support payment for drivers, costing $210 M, but critics say it’s too broad.

19. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Victoria rolls out 20% car registration rebate and $1.04 billion road repair program

    Victoria unveils 20% car registration rebate up to $186 and a $1.04B roads blitz in the 2026-27 budget.

20. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Australia mulls $800m fuel stockpile expansion amid Hormuz closure

    Australia eyes an $800m fuel stockpile expansion as Hormuz closure looms, while the budget faces tight trade-offs.

21. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Australia launches national fuel-saving push amid spending criticism

    Australia launches a multi-million-dollar fuel-saving campaign; critics question $20 million spent to urge drivers to drive less.