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What reports, if any, has the Minister of Transport received since 1 January 2026 recommending a fuel excise duty increase greater than the 12 cents per litre scheduled for January 2027, and what increase was recommended in each case?

Answered Question 38364 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What reports, if any, has the Minister of Transport received since 1 January 2026 recommending a fuel excise duty increase greater than the 12 cents per litre scheduled for January 2027, and what increase was recommended in each case?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Since 1 January 2026, I have not received any recommendation from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport for a fuel excise duty greater than the 12 cents per litre previously scheduled for January 2027.