Australia plans rise in fuel tax

Sydney, Australia (BBN)-By some estimates, fuel subsidies cost Asia’s developing economies more than $100b (£62b) a year, and they’re a big drain on government budgets.
But in Australia, the most commonly used fuel – unleaded petrol – is taxed, not subsidised, reports BBC.
Now plans for a rise in the fuel tax has provoked debate among Australian drivers.
BBN/AS-10Nov14-3:00pm (BST)

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