RELIEF AT THE BOWSER!

News this week that the Government has cut the fuel levy by half for the next three months provides welcome relief to motorists ahead of the Easter long weekend.

The reduction kicked in this Wednesday and is expected to filter through to fuel stations quickly, reducing the price of fuel on average by 26 cents per litre.

In addition, the heavy vehicle road user charge will also be reduced to zero, a welcome move that will make logistical transport more affordable and help regional communities get their commodities moving again.

The measures will cost taxpayers $2.55 billion and are expected to reduce the price of a 65-litre tank of petrol by $19.

Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox said that he has been fighting hard for the region.

"We have heard you loud and clear,” Mr Willcox said.

“My office has been flooded with emails, my Facebook page has been filled with your comments, and I have seen the stress on the faces of families at the bowser across Dawson.”

He does, however, add that the battle is still not won, as the relief needs to be seen at the bowser.

"We remember what happened during the COVID-era excise reduction; the relief was not always fully passed on to the consumer. We cannot allow that to happen again. The task now is to ensure this 26-cent saving is felt immediately at the pumps,” he said.

Caption: The price at the pump has been reduced by 26 cents a litre as of this Wednesday. Photo Victoria Velton

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