The government is set to publish a proposed budget by the end of September before it is debated in December.
Deputy Lucy Stephenson said she withdrew her proposition to cut fuel duty following “constructive discussions” with Maclean.
Maclean said he could not discuss budget measures as they were being developed.
He said it was “possible” people might feel worried that there would be no relief before next year.
He said: “Of course things are much more expensive than they were three years ago, but we’ve seen the pace of increases reduce slightly, which is encouraging.
“The first quarter of next year is going to be where people are likely to feel the greatest pressure, and that’s what we’re focusing on.”
The director of ATF Fuels in Jersey, Jon Best, said: “Wholesale fuel prices have reached their highest level in four months.
“While the Channel Islands are geographically distant from the Middle East, they are not insulated from the global energy market.
“Fuel is traded in an international marketplace, meaning disruptions to supply, production, or distribution anywhere in the world can have a direct effect on local wholesale costs.”
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