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Higher petrol prices hurt, but cutting the fuel excise would harm long-term energy security

  • Written by Vlado Vivoda, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Studies (Australian War College), Deakin University
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Australian petrol prices are rising as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes up global oil prices. It’s likely motorists will be paying more than $2.15 a litre for unleaded petrol within a few weeks.

In response, independent South Australian senator Rex Patrick has called on the federal government to halve the fuel...

Read more: Higher petrol prices hurt, but cutting the fuel excise would harm long-term energy security

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