Australian motorists pay 53.7 cents fuel tax, 15 times private jets
Australian motorists face a fuel tax rate 15 times higher than private jet owners, paying 53.7 cents per litre compared to 3.556 cents. Greens leader David Shoebridge stated, “Labor’s priorities are all wrong,” calling for tax reforms that would generate $640 million in the 2026-27 budget alone. The disparity adds to rising concerns over cost-of-living pressures.
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Published 15 Nov 2026, 00:33 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026, 00:40 UTC
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