The 25-cent cut in petrol excise duty and half-price public transport fares will be extended into next year, but one economist warns it's a costly move that is not targeted at those who need cost reductions the most.
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By Sam Olley of RNZ
An Automobile Association adviser says the end of fuel tax relief will mean chaos at the pumps.
The Government cut petrol taxes by 25 c
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