Cuts to petrol and diesel taxes extended until November

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The excise cuts amount to a 27c cut per litre of petrol and a 32c cut per litre of diesel. File picture: Nick Ansell/PA

Families returning to the work and school commute won't be bracing for an imminent hike in their fuel bills after cuts to petrol and diesel taxes were extended until November.

After a little over an hour of debate during an emergency sitting, TDs voted to retain the cuts which were introduced following the fuel crisis.