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What's the end goal then? I presume this expires just after the election(so cynical!). But inflation has factored in even if the rate drops back down, so if you want to pretend this is relief, what changes to allow you to say "ok, we don't need this anymore"? Wages rise to match inflation? Is the government signaling they'll be raising public sector wages so they can remove the fuel tax relief?

Sorry, but it doesn't make any sense as a sound policy, unless you are fundamentally against fuel taxes(but then why stop there?).

Also, your numbers were amusing. In our reasonably sized car, it'd save 8 dollars a tank. So, maybe $10 a month, if we be generous assume distribution won't take a cent or 2, and retailers won't also edge a few cents out. Why should I contribute to saving spending dollars for people who bought ridiculous vehicles, living in stupid communities far from everything they need?