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21 October 2026

Petrol, diesel drivers should pay road-user tax plus fuel excise in Australia, says one auto brand

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Petrol, diesel drivers should pay road-user tax plus fuel excise in Australia, says one auto brand

The Australian Government is devising a road-user charge for passenger vehicles, and it could be levied against all drivers – not just owners of electric vehicles (EVs). The surge of new EV sales ...

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