Political courage would have left fuel taxes untouched, say sector bosses
Transport and infrastructure leaders are accusing National and Labour of cowardice for pulling back on planned tax increases.
Political leaders are criticizing the decision to postpone planned fuel tax hikes. They argue the move is a political tactic rather than a pragmatic solution. The government's plan to delay four fuel excise increases over four years will allegedly save voters some money but ultimately cost the country more. Transport and infrastructure firms accuse the coalition of lacking the political courage to maintain the previous fuel tax increase rate.
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