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'Flabbergasted': Road freight lobby criticises fuel excise deferral

Labour says it won't increase the fuel excise duty for an entire term if elected, but Transporting NZ says the cost of living may increase if freight becomes more costly or difficult to move.

  • Road freight lobby criticizes fuel excise deferral
  • Fuel excise duty to rise by 12 cents per litre in 2027
  • Labour commits to no fuel excise increases in term

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