The Allan Labor Government has confirmed strong compliance from fuel retailers across Victoria following the introduction of mandatory fuel price reporting regulations. The initiative aims to improve transparency and help motorists save on fuel by making real-time pricing available to the public.

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Retailer Compliance

  • Fuel retailers onboarded: Nearly 1,300 across Victoria
  • Compliance measures began: August 2025

Fuel retailers are now required to report their fuel prices to a centralised system connected to a new fuel finder feature on the Service Victoria app.

Service Victoria Fuel Finder

  • The fuel finder will enable motorists to compare local fuel prices in real time.
  • The feature is set to officially launch later in 2025.
  • Retailers must report prices every time they change.

Compliance Enforcement

  • Oversight: Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
  • Current actions:
    • Inspectors are visiting fuel retailers across the state.
    • CAV is informing businesses about their legal obligations.
    • Ongoing site inspections and compliance monitoring will continue.

Non-compliant retailers may face penalties under the new regulations.

Consumer Impact

  • According to 2023 data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Melbourne motorists could have saved up to $333 annually by refuelling at the lowest point in fuel price cycles and by shopping around.

Program Objective

The mandatory fuel price reporting is designed to:

  • Improve price transparency
  • Provide up-to-date fuel pricing data
  • Empower motorists to make informed purchasing decisions

The initiative supports cost-of-living efforts by ensuring drivers have access to accurate fuel pricing through the upcoming Service Victoria fuel finder tool.

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