Fuel Price Relief for War Veterans

Fuel price relief for war veterans

Veterans Minister Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ The government has boosted mileage reimbursement rates for war veterans travelling to medical appointments by 50%, as the cost of fuel continues to bite.

War vets get fuel price relief

The government has boosted mileage reimbursement rates for war veterans travelling to medical appointments by 50 percent.

Fuel Cost Relief For Veterans' Medical Travel

“Global fuel price volatility has hit household budgets, and the Government is looking closely at where these costs are having the greatest impact, particularly for Kiwis with limited transport alternatives,” Mr Penk says.

Fuel cost relief for veterans’ medical travel

Increased support is being provided to help ease fuel cost pressures for veterans needing to travel for treatment, Veterans Minister Chris Penk says. “Global fuel price volatility has hit household budgets, and the Government is looking closely at where these costs are having the greatest impact, particularly for Kiwis with limited transport alternatives,” Mr Penk says. “Kiwis who have served our nation bravely, often at great personal sacrifice…