How the government's fuel excise cut could backfire on Australian drivers

Economist Leith van Onselen joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to warn that the government's recent $0.26 fuel excise cut will artificially boost demand during a critical global supply shortage. This policy, combined with ongoing Middle East tensions, risks crippling Australia's agriculture and transport sectors with diesel shortages, potentially sparking a recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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