Fuel prices in Sydney rise above $2 a litre shortly after an Albanese government cost-of-living measure is withdrawn. Multiple outlets report that regular unleaded crosses $2 per litre on Monday, with the increase occurring within hours of the end of the excise discount. The articles link the timing of the jump to the removal of the government support, describing it as the major cost-of-living measure ending. While the reports agree on the broad outcome—higher prices for regular unleaded in Sydney early Monday—they do not provide additional breakdowns such as the size of the price change, the specific tax or subsidy mechanism affected, or how prices compare across other cities. The coverage also does not include direct statements from fuel retailers, industry representatives, or motorists, focusing instead on the reported price movement and the immediate change in policy timing.