Tag: fuel

Lack of competition driving high Brisbane petrol prices

The ACCC has released the findings of its study into the Brisbane petrol market, which shows a lack of competition is causing Brisbane motorists to pay more for petrol than those in...

Household fuel spend lowest in 30 years

All of us will be all too familiar with the periodic debate about petrol prices. This debate is often prosecuted by politicians and motoring associations who appear to use selective facts to allege...

NightOwl to swoop into WA market following agreement with Viva Energy

Viva Energy Australia and NightOwl Convenience have announced the signing of an Agency Deed that will see NightOwl operating five Shell-branded service-station sites within the next 12 months, and enter the Western-Australian...

Pie Face opens at United Preston

United Petroleum’s Preston service station in Melbourne is the latest of the company’s outlets to  include a Pie Face restaurant. United says shoppers can now enjoy a delicious range of handcrafted oven-fresh pies...

Convenience Worldwide: hurricanes hit US consumer confidence

In the wake of two historic back-to-back hurricanes that curtailed fuel supply and increased demand, consumers say that they are feeling less optimistic about the state of the economy, according to the...

Fuel price data can benefit motorists and retailers

Fuel price data from websites and apps empowers price-sensitive consumers, said ACCC Chairman Rod Sims speaking at the Asia Pacific Fuel Industry Forum this week. The industry can then attract these consumers...

Petrol prices low, but margins high

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) June quarter 2017 report on the Australian petroleum industry shows low petrol prices, but high retail margins. According to the ACCC, petrol prices were at the...

New fuel reporting laws

The Australian parliament formally passed the Petroleum and Other Fuels Reporting Bill (2017) last week, writes ACAPMA. This bill was developed following extensive consultation with industry and other stakeholders over the past 12...
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