Government rejects calls to cut fuel excise as petrol prices soar | 9 News Australia

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The cost of petrol has surged almost 40 cents a litre this month alone, nearing record highs, but the Federal Government is still refusing to cut the fuel excise. | Subscribe and šŸ””: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ā–ŗ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ā–ŗ Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ā–ŗ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

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