Anthony Albanese says of the Coalition fuel excise cut plan: "always weigh up the considerations"

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, speaking from California on ABC's Insiders, addressed an opposition Coalition plan that would trigger a 50% reduction in fuel excise whenever oil prices rise sharply. He said his government's priority remains easing inflation and cautioned that lowering the tax can add to price pressures. Albanese noted his government had previously made a temporary fuel excise cut and acknowledged it contributed to inflation. The disagreement centers on whether such tax relief or other measures should be used when fuel costs surge, given concerns about inflation.