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Can Govt hold the line on restoration of excise on fuel?

The Government had hoped that as the deadline looms to begin restoring excise on fuel that the price shock at the pumps would have eased, writes Sandra Hurley.

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The Government had hoped that as the deadline looms to begin restoring excise on fuel that the price shock at the pumps would have eased, writes Sandra Hurley.
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    Can Govt hold the line on restoration of excise on fuel?

    The Government had hoped that as the deadline looms to begin restoring excise on fuel that the price shock at the pumps would have eased, writes Sandra Hurley.

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