Cleaner Fuel Standards Are Now in Force
On 15 December 2025, Australia quietly crossed a line it had been trailing behind for decades. New petrol quality standards officially came into force, bringing Australia closer to international fuel benchmarks and modern vehicle emissions technology. While the announcement itself was not dramatic, the operational and commercial implications are still unfolding and will continue to […]
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.
Fuel Quality Standards Tighten, What Service Station Owners Need to Know
Did you know that, from December 2025, Australia has begun enforcing major updates to petrol quality standards that will affect every service station in the country. These changes aim to reduce vehicle emissions, improve public health, and bring our fuel in line with global best-practice.