Tag Archive for Fuel Prices

Savvy: 76% of Australians under financial stress from petrol prices

A survey of 1,077 Australians has found that the current fuel situation in Australia is causing huge financial stress.  ● 76% of respondents, equivalent to 21 million Australians, said that current fuel prices are causing them either moderate or major financial stress ● Rising fuel costs have forced 80% of Aussies to cut back on…

ACCC To Monitor Fuel Excise Cut

The ACCC notes that the Federal Budget announcement of a six-month reduction in fuel excise from midnight. Under direction from the Federal Government, the ACCC currently monitors fuel prices, costs and profits and reports on these each quarter. The ACCC can compel refiners, importers, terminal operators, wholesalers, and retailers to provide information relating to fuel…

FuelWatch Site hits record Million visits in a month

The FuelWatch website has reached an all-time record with more than a million visits in a month from motorists on the hunt for Perth’s cheapest fuel. “The record number of people seeking fuel price information indicates the growing popularity of FuelWatch and how valuable the community finds this service.” Western Australian Commerce and Industrial Relations…