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Poppy Johnston

Petrol could soar past $2 a litre again

Petrol prices are expected to tick up again on Australia's east coast, adding to inflation pressure. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Petrol prices could hit $2.15 a litre in coming weeks as capital cities return to the top of their fuel cycles and the return of an excise tax kicks in.

Australia's east coast cities are approaching the bottom of their fuel cycles, which means petrol prices are about to hit a floor before heading back up again.

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