My question is for the Minister for Consumer Affairs. Last month our government announced that we would be tackling fuel prices at the pump by limiting how service stations raise their prices. Under this new policy, petrol stations will be banned from increasing the price of petrol under 24 hours. More importantly, they will be required to publicly report changes in prices the day before, which we can check on our phones through the Service Victoria app to make the best choice on where we need to go nearby. This policy will help folks save money at the bowser because they will know in advance what the price will be at the servo, which will not be able to increase it for a whole day. This policy is not a silver bullet in tackling the cost of petrol, but it will mean that people, including in my electorate, will be able to see what the petrol is going to cost the next day and make a decision on where to fill up in advance. My question for the minister is this: how will these changes work to benefit commuters and drivers in my electorate of Laverton?
Fair Fuel Plan
19 February 2025