Australia's national cabinet is to avoid COVID-style measures and is meeting to discuss the oil price situation in Canberra, while Treasurer Chalmers has not explicitly ruled out cutting fuel taxes
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This news suggests that the Australian government is opting for a pragmatic approach to the rising oil prices instead of reinstating strict COVID-like measures. The mention of Treasurer Chalmers not ruling out the possibility of cutting fuel taxes indicates a willingness to provide economic relief, which could impact consumer sentiment and spending, as well as influence oil demand in the region.
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