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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Sarah Basford Canales

Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief

A car drives past a petrol station showing the new prices of fuel in Australian dollars in Perth
Petrol prices in Perth this week. On Tuesday, the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, again ruled out any cut to the fuel excise. Photograph: Antony Dickson/AFP/Getty Images

Pressure is mounting on the Albanese government to help households struggling with fuel prices, with working from home and free public transport posited as possible solutions.

Nearly 150,000 New Zealand families will soon receive a weekly cash payment to help them afford petrol, believed to be the world’s first fuel relief package that directly pays citizens since the Israel-US war on Iran began.

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