Bowen Defends Excise Cuts as Inflation, Rates to Soar

Big call on excise cuts as inflation crisis looms

The government has revealed how long some Australian motorists may have to wait to cash in on savings delivered by the halving of the fuel excise.

Energy minister won’t say when servos will pass on fuel price cuts

From Wednesday, the excise on petrol and diesel will be halved for three months.

Bowen defends excise cuts as inflation, rates to soar

The government has insisted it is “sensible” to cut the fuel excise despite fears it could worsen cost-of-living pressures through inflation.

'It's comes with a sting in the tail': Economists slam government's fuel excise cut

The nation's economists have warned that the government's fuel excise cut will raise inflation, leading to higher interest rates.

A fuel excise cut is on its way, but is it a big 'mistake' for Australian households?

Economists warn that a fuel excise cut could boost inflation — and make mortgage rate hikes more likely.

Fuel excise cut will alarm the RBA over inflation risks

The knee-jerk reaction is just the start of more inflationary spending and puts Jim Chalmers’ pledged “reform” budget on life support, writes John Kehoe.