Fuel Excise Relief to End in June, Minister Confirms

A customer fills their car with petrol in Melbourne, Australia, on April 23, 2026. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty ImagesAustralians should prepare for fuel prices to rise from July, with the federal government signalling that its temporary fuel excise cut will end as scheduled at the end of June despite ongoing instability in the Middle East.Transport Minister Catherine King said the government had no plans at this stage to extend the measure, which was introduced earlier this year to ease pressure on households and businesses following disruptions to global energy markets.