In this Weekly Dispatch:
- The Government halves fuel excise for three months to ease the cost of petrol and diesel.
- State governments follow and agree to further fuel excise cuts, using extra GST revenue.
- The ACCC released their latest gas inquiry report, mentioning that gas supply will be tight in the third quarter of 2026.
- Hydrostor energy storage project resolves conflict with stargazing tourism business and construction will now go ahead as planned.
- The AEMC has finalised a framework for customers who want to permanently remove their gas connection.
- Electric trucks need to be cheaper to encourage industry adoption.
- The Australian Energy Council released their 2050 vision featuring some of Endgame’s analysis.
- Podcast of the week: The Catalyst discusses managing nuclear waste.