Those reductions were due to be phased out on a gradual basis between now and the end of the year
A phased restoration in excise duty for fuel will not go ahead next month.
The cuts were introduced in the wake of nationwide protests earlier this year over the rising cost of petrol and diesel.
Those reductions were due to be phased out on a gradual basis between now and the end of the year.
However it's understood the first planned increase will now not go ahead on the first of September.
The Cabinet will hold an incorporeal meeting next week to sign off on the decision.

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