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Weekly petrol prices

The average price of unleaded petrol in Australia fell 2.8¢ to 134.1¢ a litre nationally in the week ending March 3, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s ‘Weekly Petrol Prices’ report. The...

Reflections on 2018: Caltex Australia

How did 2018 shape up for the P&C industry? Convenience World asked key figures to reflect on the past year. This week: Caltex Australia Executive General Manager Convenience Retail Richard Pearson. Last year, 2018,...

Weekly diesel prices

The average price of diesel fuel in Australia rose by 1.6¢ to 146.2¢ a litre nationally in the week ending March 3, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum’s ‘Weekly Diesel Prices’...

Three in four Aussies still eat home-cooked meals

Despite the relentless drive towards convenience, most Australians still prefer to eat home-cooked meals, says new research. Global research company the NPD Group did a pilot study on home-prepared meals. It found that...

Hobart to become Australia’s first plastic-free city?

Hobart could become the first Aussie city to ban single-use plastic by 2020 after a vote in the city council. The council voted eight to four in favour of the bylaw, although several...

Peak ice-cream: Christmas run-up tops consumption

December may not be Australia’s hottest month, but it’s the month when Aussies eat most ice-cream, according to new research. Payments company Square has released 2018 ice-cream sales data, analysing Australia’s consumption habits...

7-Eleven Fuel App wins Asian NACS Award

7-Eleven Australia has won the NACS Asian Convenience Retail Technology Award for its Fuel App. The awards took place at the NACS Convenience Summit Asia in Shanghai, China, last week. 7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay...

Caltex announces 2018 full-year results and buyback

Caltex has announced its financial results for the 12 months ending December 31, 2018. The company says its RCOP (replacement cost of sales operating profit) NPAT (net profit after tax) result of $558...

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