The Australian Government has announced it will extend fuel excise relief for another month, making petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper versus normal prices for July, saving Australians around $11 per tank.

In addition, the Australian Government will reduce the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge by 16 cents for the same period to help truckies keep Australia moving.

It said the extension to the fuel excise cut recognised that economic and fuel stability recovery will take time, with the action provides a graduated return to normal settings for the fuel excise.

The extra month of fuel discount is designed to help Australian motorists and businesses with the cost of living as support tapers off.

A three-month cut to the fuel excise of 32 cents per litre was announced in March 2026, with the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge was reduced to zero and the next scheduled increase was deferred by six months.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is continuing to monitor fuel prices to help ensure that the lower excise rate is fully passed on at the bowser, backed by stronger penalties and additional enforcement resourcing.

The tourism industry has welcomed the decision to extend fuel excise relief, saying it will give Australians more confidence to plan winter travel and support regional tourism operators.

Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia CEO Margy Osmond said the extension would provide much-needed certainty for businesses relying on visitors during the critical school holiday period.

“This is a good outcome. Keeping fuel relief in place until August will help more families and travellers feel confident to plan a road trip this winter,” Ms Osmond said.

“And it’ll give regional tourism operators more certainty during one of the most important travel periods of the year.

“While the level of relief has stepped down, this extension recognises that Australians and businesses are still under pressure and should provide a smoother transition as fuel prices continue to stabilise.

“Including support for heavy vehicle operators is also a welcome step. This will help support the businesses that keep Australia moving, from tourism operators to the communities they serve.

“It’s not just tourism operators who rely on travellers during the winter school holidays, but all the local businesses in surrounding regions reap the benefits, whether it’s from families heading to the snow or chasing warmer weather further north.

“When families decide not to travel, the impact is felt far beyond the fuel pump. It flows through to accommodation providers, attractions, hospitality venues and small businesses right across regional Australia.”