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Angus Taylor Proposes Automatic Fuel Excise Cut Tied to Oil Prices

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Angus Taylor proposed a 'fuel price shield' that would automatically halve the fuel excise for up to three months if the price of crude oil topped $US100 per barrel, on average, for two weeks. This measure, which would save drivers approximately 27c per litre on petrol or diesel, would be funded by an 80 per cent cut to the tobacco excise, which would raise $8 billion of funding. The proposal was made in response to global oil price shocks linked to Middle East hostilities.

From bunburymail.com.au

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The proposal outlines a mechanism to protect motorists from the worst impacts of global oil price volatility. The policy, which was discussed with the Parliamentary Budget Office, would be anti-inflationary by easing pressure on transport costs.

Treasury warns about Middle East war risks, prompting the Prime Minister and Treasurer to discuss fuel subsidies.

From bunburymail.com.au

Who's involved

  • Angus TaylorAustralian politician who proposed the automatic fuel excise cut.
  • Middle EastGeopolitical region whose instability drives oil price shocks.

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