Sunday Explainer. Why we will pay more for petrol, even though Parliament says no

By Peter Martin
Updated November 2 2014 - 11:13am, first published 11:00am
Excise on petrol: The case for and against. Photo: James Davies
Excise on petrol: The case for and against. Photo: James Davies

The excise on petrol is set to go up in line with inflation despite the government not having taken the policy to the election or having the support of  Parliament. Peter Martin examines the case for and against.

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