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Regional Fuel Tax for Roads

A regional fuel levy to fund the roading and public-transport backlog, phased in over three years.

Proposed by The Policy TeamJuly 22, 20261 min readOpen for debate
Regional Fuel Tax for Roads
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A regional fuel levy to fund the roading and public-transport backlog, phased in over three years.

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  • DDave K.😡 Speaking against

    Another tax on the people who can least afford it. Fix the spending before you reach into my tank.

    Jul 23, 2026

  • PPriya😠 Speaking against

    The roads need work, sure, but a flat fuel levy hits rural drivers hardest. Where's the fairness?

    Jul 25, 2026

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