15 jun 2026
Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis
Prime minister flags an announcement after deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committee Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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 from 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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