Who does the Government think they are fooling by not applying the 1.5 cents per litre extra tax on petrol by claiming it is out of their good nature and concern over the economy that has allowed them not to apply the extra tax? How stupid do they think New Zealanders are with the attempted vote catching ploy so stupid that we are totally unaware of the millions per day they already collect in extra tax and GST on the increased price of petrol. If the Govt wanted to ease the burden of the average tax payer they would reduce the tax petrol till the price falls back. I bet this govt is hoping that petrol hits $5 a litre when they will be able to give themselves even high salary increases with the extra tax they will collect.
Alastair Laubach-Bourne, Bethlehem.