- Published:
- Wednesday 28 May 2025
The Allan Labor Government has invited Victorians to have their say on draft fuel regulations that will level the playing field between multinational fuel companies and families and help families save money at the pump.
Minister for Consumer Affairs Nick Staikos today opened public consultation on proposed regulations which would require more than 1,500 fuel retailers across the state to report their fuel prices.
This data will feed directly into a new Service Victoria Fuel Finder feature, allowing motorists to make informed decisions about when and where they fill up.
The proposed regulations could save Victorian motorists hundreds of dollars a year at the bowser – putting money back in their pockets.
Extensive consultation held with industry since January has informed the proposed regulations and the new fuel finder feature. Public consultation will further expand on the engagement to date.
While commercial price reporting websites exist, the new fuel finder feature will include more fuel providers and will not promote any fuel outlets over others.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found Melbourne motorists could have saved up to $333 in 2023 by shopping around for lower priced fuel retailers and filling up at the lowest point of fuel price cycles.
Victorians have until 26 June to make a submission via Engage Victoria website, engage.vic.gov.au/victorias-fair-fuel-plan(opens in a new window).
Quotes attributable to Minister for Consumer Affairs Nick Staikos
“We’re helping Victorians find the best deal when they head to the bowser – putting money back in their pockets.”
“Making price reporting mandatory means motorists across the state will have access to reliable information to plan when and where they fill up the car.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Government Services Natalie Hutchins
“The fuel finder feature on the Service Victoria app will give motorists access to real time fuel prices from service stations across the state.”
“The fuel finder expands our offerings on the Service Victoria app, bringing together more than 170 government services online.”