Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters
Labor's election tax cuts will provide a "meaningful" boost to the economy, while the coalition's fuel excise cuts have been labelled economically "silly".
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Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests
Three popular small cars, including a hybrid model, are among the latest vehicles found using more fuel than expected in Australian road tests.
Drivers urged to ‘shop around’ as petrol prices surge
Australians are facing headaches at the petrol bowser and a national body has called for an investigation as costs surge in capital cities.
Servo chain Ampol slashes dividend, fuel volumes fall
Energy company Ampol has slashed its interim dividend on lower fuel volumes, tanking its share price, but signalled a return to normal at its refinery.
Budgets running on fumes as car costs outpace inflation
Transport is becoming an even bigger household expense, with research showing costs grew by more than 10 per cent over the past year.
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
Rising wholesale costs, high oil prices and a weak Australian dollar have pushed fuel prices to new highs in Australia's capital cities.
Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists
Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.
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Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs
Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.
Australia’s most expensive cities for petrol revealed
Perth retains its title as Australia's cheapest petrol capital with regular unleaded costing an average of 183.9 cents per litre for 2023.
International factors driving petrol price pain
Higher international fuel prices driven by oil production cuts and strong demand, combined with a lower US dollar exchange rate, are pushing up petrol prices.
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Report pokes holes in fuel company plans for net zero
An analysis of net-zero plans released by petrol companies have questioned their green claims, including their reliance on 'dirty' hydrogen and carbon offsets.
Toyota, Hyundai team to drive faster hydrogen rollout
Major car brands and energy companies have partnered to develop hydrogen refuelling stations for the nation's capital in a bid to boost next-gen vehicles.
Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck
Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.
Petroleum tax changes to give Aussies a ‘fairer return’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced changes to the petroleum resource rent tax which he says will mean the offshore LNG industry pays more tax, sooner.
Motorists to be stung at the pump over Easter
Motorists have been warned to shop around early to avoid paying above $2 a litre at the pump in the lead up to Easter long weekend.
Cost of diesel stubbornly high as war ratchets up price
The consumer watchdog has blamed the cost of diesel remaining significantly higher than the cost of regular petrol partly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Service stations to get extreme makeover
Petrol stations will undergo a major change over the coming years, becoming places to hang out and recharge rather than simply fill up and go.
Motorists warned to fill up ahead of tax
Petrol prices are expected to jump about 25 cents a litre during the next few weeks after the fuel excise tax is reinstated in full.
Qld to install batteries at coal plants
Queensland is being ambiguous about phasing out fossil fuel energy generation, after revealing that batteries and hydrogen will be installed at coal plants.
Costly fuel makes car sharing an option
Car sharing and hiring from a provider who offers a flat rate on fuel has become a real option for suburban families struggling with petrol prices.
Fuel costs up 40 per cent in one year
Capital city household transport costs are more than $400 a week, with higher fuel costs taking up a greater proportion of the overall spend, a report says.
Economic outlook ‘tricky’ despite strength
Australia's economic recovery has been faster and better than expected, but war in Europe and China's COVID-19 outbreaks are wildcards for the nation's outlook.
Billionaire Palmer pivots to living costs
Senate hopeful Clive Palmer says his United Australia Party will freeze the fuel excise as the billionaire attempts to pivot to cost-of-living pressure.
Mixed views on ethanol as oil shock answer
Australia's petrol and diesel taxes are already amongst the lowest in the world, prompting calls for greater use of ethanol to provide relief at the bowser.
Fuel relief decision put off until budget
Motorists will have to wait until later in the month to see how the federal government plans to ease pressure on petrol prices as they soar above $2 a litre.
Nationals call for fuel excise cut
Two members of the federal coalition's junior partner have called for a cut in the fuel excise as petrol prices continue to climb above $2 a litre.
Australia pushes to isolate Russian sports
Sports Minister Richard Colbeck says athletes and teams representing Russia or Belarus are not welcome in Australia.
Ukraine crisis fuels record petrol prices
Fuel has surged to its highest-ever pump price of more than two dollars a litre in parts of Australia, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine partly to blame.
Lofty petrol prices tipped to move higher
Motorists cringing at the price of petrol should brace for more financial pain as tension in Europe and a recovering economy send oil prices higher.