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Was Cabinet's decision on the January 2027 fuel excise duty increase made before or after the Minister of Finance stated publicly on 27 August 2026 that the Government would not be increasing fuel tax on 1 January next year?

Answered Question 39121 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Was Cabinet's decision on the January 2027 fuel excise duty increase made before or after the Minister of Finance stated publicly on 27 August 2026 that the Government would not be increasing fuel tax on 1 January next year?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Cabinet Economic Development Committee considered options for increases to fuel excise duty and road user charges on 26 August 2026. Final decisions were made by Cabinet on 31 August 2026.