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What steps, if any, has the Government taken to bind or commit a future government to the increases to fuel excise scheduled from 1 January 2028 onwards?

Answered Question 38377 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • What steps, if any, has the Government taken to bind or commit a future government to the increases to fuel excise scheduled from 1 January 2028 onwards?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The forward path for fuel excise duty and road user charges announced on 31 August 2026 has been agreed by Cabinet and will be reflected in the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update. The legislation to give effect to the increases is expected to be progressed in 2027.