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What advice, if any, did the Minister of Transport receive that a decision on the January 2027 fuel excise duty increase was required by 31 August 2026, from which agency, and on what date was that advice received?

Answered Question 38385 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister of Transport receive that a decision on the January 2027 fuel excise duty increase was required by 31 August 2026, from which agency, and on what date was that advice received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I received advice from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport on 26 June and 2 July 2026, regarding timeframes for Cabinet to agree FED and RUC increases.