# Department of Finance

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-12-31**: Projected End Date — The current target for the phased withdrawal of temporary excise supports.
- **2026-06-30**: Quarterly Review — Scheduled assessment of global oil prices to determine if further extensions are required.
- **2026-04-01**: Original Expiry — The date when previous temporary fuel supports were scheduled to lapse.
- **2026-03-24**: Support Confirmation — Government officially announces the extension of fuel excise relief measures.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Ireland Extends Fuel Excise Relief to Mitigate Logistics Cost Volatility
2026-03-24 15:42:14 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Irish government has confirmed the extension of temporary fuel supports, maintaining reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel to protect the logistics sector. This intervention aims to stabilize supply chain costs and prevent inflationary pressure on consumer goods through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/ireland-fuel-supports-logistics-impact-2026

### Australian Integrity Watchdogs Demand End to 'Secret' Executive Budget Control
2026-02-19 10:08:43 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 13

A coalition of Australia’s primary integrity agencies is demanding a fundamental overhaul of the federal budget process, arguing that executive control over their funding compromises their independence. The watchdogs are calling for a shift to parliamentary-led funding models to eliminate the 'secrecy' currently surrounding resource allocation for anti-corruption and audit bodies.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/australian-watchdogs-budget-shakeup-secrecy

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