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High fuel prices are causing a significant strain on New Zealands transport budget, potentially delaying key projects and forcing contract adjustments. The government is grappling with revenue shortfalls due to reduced fuel consumption and the potential shelving of a planned fuel excise hike. Despite a thirty-two billion dollar plan for highway upgrades, fuel taxes have remained stagnant since 2020, leading to budget shortfalls. The government is working to rejig the budget to address these challenges while balancing the need for affordable fuel and reliable transportation infrastructure.

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