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Australia to halve fuel tax amid Middle East war-driven petrol price surge

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday that the government will cut the fuel tax in half to help motorists facing higher petrol prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

Published Mar 29, 2026, 11:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Australia will halve a fuel tax to help motorists experiencing soaring petrol prices due to war in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the measure on Monday.