Small number of Australian petrol stations investigated for not passing on fuel excise price cut

Consumer watchdog says most locations relayed 20c cut to motorists, while treasurer confirms concession still likely to end on 28 September

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A small number of petrol retailers are being investigated by the consumer watchdog for not passing on a 20-cent cut to fuel excise, despite the tax cut being passed on to motorists in the vast majority of locations".

With petrol prices topping $2 a litre in most capital cities, the government has left open the possibility of extending the 50% excise cut beyond its 28 September expiry date, despite the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, saying it will probably" end as planned.