Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been quick to reject the proposal and Mr Pearce's colleagues are not backing the idea.
Greens Senator Christine Milne says the focus should be on cutting back Australia's reliance on oil.
The Greens say both sides of politics should stop bickering over populist measures to drive down fuel prices...
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