Sydney fuel prices spike as excise discount ends
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-03 11:56 UTC+10:00
Section: National / NSW
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Middle East, Australia, Energy, World News, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
Fuel prices have tipped over $2 a litre in NSW hours after the Albanese government’s fuel excise discount came to an end, triggering fresh warnings of more increases as the prolonged conflict in the Middle East threatens global oil supply.
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