Discount ends for drivers
Australian drivers will soon face increased fuel costs as the fuel excise is set to return at the end of the week. The end of the discount is expected to worsen the pain at the pump for drivers. This change is likely to impact the daily commute and travel plans for many Australians.
- ▪The fuel excise will return at the end of the week, increasing fuel costs for Australian drivers.
- ▪The return of the fuel excise is expected to worsen the pain at the pump for drivers.
- ▪The change is likely to impact the daily commute and travel plans for many Australians.
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