Higher petrol prices hurt, but cutting the fuel excise would harm long-term energy security
- Written by Vlado Vivoda, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Studies (Australian War College), Deakin University
Shutterstock, CC BY-SAAustralian petrol prices are rising as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes up global oil prices. It’s likely motorists will be paying more than $2.15 a litre for unleaded petrol within a few weeks.
In response, independent South Australian senator Rex Patrick has called on the federal government to halve the fuel...
