Petrol and public transport subsidy to be extended

Petrol and public transport subsidy to be extended
PM Chris Hipkins is prioritising everyday costs. (Image: AT)
The government looks set to extend the 25c a litre petrol and half-price public transport subsidies for the fourth time.According to multiple reports, the subsidies will be announced at 11am on Wednesday.It is the fourth time the subsidy has been extended since it was first introduced in March 2022.New prime minister Chris Hipkins has vowed to prioritise cost of living in his policy agenda.