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War & Conflict1h 44m ago

Australian motorists are unlikely to benefit from any deal to end the Iran war due to the looming end of the fuel tax cut.

Australia, Middle East, Iran, Strait of Hormuz

Who
Australian motorists, US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Energy Minister Chris Bowen, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver, NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury, Treasurer Jim Chalmers
What
Australian motorists are unlikely to benefit from any deal to end the Iran war due to the looming end of the fuel tax cut.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:32:59 GMT · 1h 44m ago
Where
Australia, Middle East, Iran, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The Australian government is unlikely to extend the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut, which is set to expire from July, despite potential peace in the Iran war.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The expiration of Australia's fuel tax cut means motorists will likely see increased petrol and diesel prices, even if global oil prices trend down due to a resolution in the Iran war.

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    Australian motorists are unlikely to benefit from any deal to end the Iran war due to the looming end of the fuel tax cut.
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    The Australian government is unlikely to extend the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut, which is set to expire in July, meaning motorists face higher prices even if a peace deal in the Iran war materializes.
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