Guardian Essential poll: Australians want higher tax on gas exports and extension of petrol excise cut

The fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renewable energy rather than stick with fossil fuels

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A majority of Australians support taxing profits from gas exports and extending the cut to the fuel excise, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll, despite Anthony Albanese on Wednesday ruling out a new tax on existing gas export contracts.

The poll also found the fuel crisis is seeing more voters keen to shift to renewable energy rather than stick with fossil fuels. Australians also say they’re already cutting back on travel, switching to public transport and reducing their use of aircon and heating amid the global fuel uncertainty.