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Has he received advice from officials on the latest practicable date for a decision on the fuel excise duty increase scheduled for 1 January 2027; if so, on what date did he receive that advice, and what date was identified?

Answered Question 34885 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Has he received advice from officials on the latest practicable date for a decision on the fuel excise duty increase scheduled for 1 January 2027; if so, on what date did he receive that advice, and what date was identified?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The most recent advice I have received was on 7 August 2026. This advice identified that a decision is needed by 31 August 2026, in order to inform the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update.