The federal government is under pressure to reduce its fuel tax to ease the burden of rising petrol prices.
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has written to the Prime Minister, asking for action in the upcoming federal budget.
Average unleaded prices have increased to $2.20 a litre and could reach $2.50 a litre within weeks.
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