The claim
“Jim Chalmers said the upcoming budget will not extend the temporary halving of the federal fuel excise.”
Australia's treasurer speaking before the 12 May 2026 budget.
Our verdict
True
Chalmers ruled out extending the 26-cent fuel excise cut in the budget, while saying it was reviewed week to week.
What we found
The Guardian reported on 4 May 2026 that Chalmers ruled out an extension; he said the government was 'not anticipating extending' the cut, due to end on 30 June. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
The fuel excise cut is unlikely to be extended past June, Chalmers indicated. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against The Nightly. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]The Nightly · Fuel excise cut for motorists unlikely to be extended past June
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