Victoria’s fuel price reforms are now in effect, introducing updated legal requirements for fuel retailers to improve fuel price transparency and predictability for motorists.
What’s changed for fuel retailers
From 10 March 2026, fuel retailers must:
- set and report tomorrow’s maximum fuel price (cap) for each fuel type
- ensure fuel prices only decrease from the set cap during the day (prices cannot increase)
- update price information as soon as practicable, and within 30 minutes of any change
- report when a fuel type becomes temporarily unavailable.
Prices reported by retailers feed directly into Servo Saver – the official fuel price comparison tool in the Service Victoria app. This allows drivers to make informed decisions about where and when to refuel.
Compliance and support
Consumer Affairs Victoria is providing guidance and support to help fuel retailers understand and meet their reporting obligations.
From 10 March new penalties and fines apply for breaches. We will monitor the marketplace to ensure ongoing compliance and take enforcement action where needed.
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