As global crude oil edges toward $120 a barrel, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and independent economist Saul Eslake debate whether cutting Australia’s fuel excise would ease cost-of-living pressures or accidentally worsen inflation. 

Their conversation also exposes how reckless state and federal government spending - combined with a flawed tax system and bracket creep - is fuelling inflation and driving up interest rates.

As global crude oil edges toward $120 a barrel, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and independent economist Saul Eslake debate whether cutting Australia&rsquo;s fuel excise would ease cost-of-living pressures or accidentally worsen inflation. 
Their conversation also exposes how reckless state and federal government spending - combined with a flawed tax system and bracket creep - is fuelling inflation and driving up interest rates.

Tune in to 4BC Mornings, weekdays from 9am-12pm.

Tune in to 4BC Mornings, weekdays from 9am-12pm.