Geopolitical uncertainty is forcing the Government to push fuel assistance out a while longer.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says they'll continually review the package. 

Willis says there was a period when petrol prices dipped below $3 a litre, but they're climbing again. 

"Treasury are forecasting prices could remain above $3 through August and September, so we've agreed to keep the temporary supports in place for now, because there hasn't been a sustained reduction in price."

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