The federal government says it has no current plan to reinstate a cut to fuel excise, with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles saying the immediate focus is on maintaining fuel supply.
Marles told ABC News the government was monitoring daily price movements but was not considering another excise reduction at this stage.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is due to travel to Saudi Arabia next week for discussions about fuel supply. SBS News reported that Bowen said 3.3 billion litres had been secured for delivery over the next four weeks and Australia held about 41 days of petrol supply.
Fuel prices and supply conditions can change quickly. The government's position described here reflects its statements on 15 September and does not guarantee future retail prices or rule out later policy changes.
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