Middle East Eye · General Austria cuts fuel tax as Israeli-US war drives up oil prices 18 March 2026 · 20:49 UTC+11:00 · By Middleeasteye Story summaryAustria’s government says it will temporarily cut fuel taxes and cap retailer margins to shield consumers from soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war. Read at Middle East Eye ↗ Opens the original publisher in a new tab. Full articles belong to their publishers; a subscription may be required. Politics Transport Middle East Military & Defence Iran Energy Tax & Budget War & Conflict