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A scheme that mandates real-time petrol pricing information operates in South Australia to help motorists save at the bowser.
Petrol stations must report their fuel prices - or non-availability - to a central database, and any time their fuel price changes at the bowser they must report the new price to the central database within 30 minutes. The new price is then made available to the public via fuel price apps and websites.
By making it mandatory for all petrol stations to report their fuel prices, fuel price apps and websites now have more accurate fuel price information.
So next time you need to buy petrol, finding the cheapest price in your local area could just be a click away.
What's changing
Tougher penalties for fuel retailers who fail to report price changes or availability within 30 minutes will better protect motorists from a date yet to be set to enact Parliament’s decision.
This change will be supported by increased inspections – keeping retailers in check, and helping drivers access accurate, real-time information through fuel apps.
Penalties for not following the 30 minute reporting rule will be increased:
- expiations rise from $550 to $5,000
- maximum penalties double to $20,000
More information for retailers is available at the SA Fuel Pricing Information Scheme.
How to check fuel prices:
- See a list of fuel price apps and websites that have signed up under the SA Government's fuel price reporting trial.
- Download one of these apps or visit one of these websites to check petrol prices near you.
More information
Report any price mismatches to CBS (external site)
