Fuel excise relief expires, pushing Perth petrol prices to 194.9 cents per
Australia's fuel excise relief expired Monday, raising Perth's unleaded average to 194.9 cents per litre from 192.1. The 32-cent discount, introduced in April to offset Iran conflict impacts, is now fully removed. Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned fuel retailers the ACCC will monitor prices closely, with multimillion-dollar fines for unjustified increases.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 12:01 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 12:10 UTC
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