Cost of Fuel and Consumer Pressure for Reform: What’s Really Driving Prices in Australia
Fuel prices remain one of the most visible and emotionally charged costs facing Australians. Whether you are a daily commuter, a regional operator, or a small business owner reliant on transport, price movements at the bowser are impossible to ignore. What many consumers do not realise is that fuel pricing in Australia is not simply […]
Environmental Compliance for Service Stations: What not to get wrong in 2026
In 2026, environmental compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes , it’s about proving your site can withstand regulator scrutiny as a whole system. One weak link can unravel your entire operation. Across Australia, many service station operators manage environmental compliance separately. Fuel systems are handled one way, waste is handled another and stormwater sits somewhere […]
Fuel Security & Minimum Stockholding Obligations Defining 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, Australia’s fuel industry is entering a new era of compliance. The Minimum Stockholding Obligation (MSO), introduced under the Fuel Security Act 2021, is now fully operational, and regulators are signalling that enforcement will intensify in 2026. For service station operators, this is not a distant policy issue, it is […]
Fuel Leak Training Scenario: How a Simple Oversight Became a Full UPSS Compliance Incident
One of the best learning opportunities we have is to understand in a directly relatable way, the very real possibilities and risks involved with service station compliance so consider the following training scenario and how you would deal with it. What happened on this hypothetical forecourt didn’t begin with an explosion or a dramatic failure, […]
How Misrepresented Fuel Can Cost Operators More Than They Realise
ACCC enforcement is increasing and operators need to understand the real compliance risks behind signage, additives, and product claims. In the fuel-retail industry, most operators focus on the visible elements of compliance: pump accuracy, tank integrity, environmental monitoring, and safe operations on the forecourt. In focus currently is an increasingly scrutinised area – and one […]
When a Service Station Leak Costs $9 Million: Lessons for Today
Nearly a year after the NSW Kanwal case made headlines, the fallout (and opportunity) continues to grow. Fines are rising, enforcement is tightening, and directors may now be held personally liable, even if companies wind up. Here’s why every service station owner needs to act now and how OP can help you stay ahead.
Navigating Victoria’s Fair Fuel Plan: Console Operators as Consumer Advocates
Across Australia, state governments are cracking down on fuel price opacity. For service station owners, this means real-time price reporting is no longer optional, it’s a legal requirement. In Victoria, the Fair Fuel Plan is rolling out in 2025, we’ll look at that more closely in this article. In NSW, the FuelCheck system has been […]
Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage
Contamination risk doesn’t care whether a site sells coffee or just fuel. Across Australia, environmental regulators are sharpening scrutiny – especially on service stations – due to their underground infrastructure and potential for long-term soil or groundwater harm. In June 2025, several official updates reinforced this trend, making environmental compliance a critical, ongoing business consideration.
Take Control Of New Mandatory Climate Change Reporting
Australia’s new mandatory Climate Change Reporting (CCR) laws, are now effective as of January 1, 2025. This marks a transformative shift in business accountability that requires businesses to take a proactive approach to climate risk and emissions reporting. For service station operators, this means navigating new regulations that can feel overwhelming.