Released 01/11/2023 - Joint media release
Canberra motorists will continue to have access to real-time fuel pricing at petrol stations across the ACT, following a successful trial of the FuelCheck scheme in the ACT.
The ACT Government acknowledges that cost of living pressures are impacting Canberrans and that for many households the cost of fuel is a significant expense.
By continuing to work with NSW Government to provide the popular FuelCheck scheme in the ACT, Canberra motorists will be able to continue to find cost savings on fuel.
By shopping around and checking FuelCheck, Canberra motorists can enjoy savings of, on average, 11 cents per litre on standard unleaded, 15 cents per litre on premium unleaded; and 25 cents per litre on diesel and pay less than the national average for their fuel. This means, a motorist who drives an average of 12,100 kilometres per year could save around $140-$200 for a petrol car and $350 for a diesel car, annually.
Since FuelCheck’s introduction in the ACT in November 2022, the app was downloaded around 100,000 times by Canberrans. Over 95 per cent of ACT service stations have signed up to FuelCheck and there has been a high level of retailer and consumer satisfaction with the tool.
Along with giving motorists the capacity to save, FuelCheck also allows users to see information on when the best day of the week to buy, and to receive alerts on when prices drop at favourite stations.
More information on fuel pricing in the ACT and the FuelCheck scheme is available at www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Business and Better Regulation, Tara Cheyne:
“FuelCheck has been a great opportunity for small and independent ACT operators to take advantage of free price advertising and bring awareness of their location to a larger audience by opting into the scheme.
I’m greatly encouraged to see over 95 per cent of ACT service stations signed up to FuelCheck and continue to provide real-time pricing information via the scheme.
With strong retailer participation and a low level of issues or price mismatches, that were all readily rectified, there is no need to bring in industry specific regulation to compel participation by retailers in FuelCheck and the scheme will remain opt-in.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Fair Trading and Consumer Affairs, Shane Rattenbury:
“With fuel prices continuing to fluctuate due to wholesale market rates and broader global circumstances, the ACT Government is aware that the cost-of-living pressures weigh more heavily on some Canberrans than others.
For many households across Canberra, the cost of petrol is a significant expense to their household budget. The app gives power to the consumer to make educated and informed decisions on how and where they spend their money. “
Quotes to be attributed to Peter Khoury, NRMA Spokesman
“The NRMA is pleased to see the continuation of FuelCheck in the ACT to give motorists greater pricing transparency.
We have long supported transparency of fuel prices and the expansion of real-time fuel price data to the ACT.
As fuel prices remain volatile and cost of living continues to rise, FuelCheck will continue to make a massive difference for consumers by ensuring they can always find the best price fuel near them.
As the Christmas period approaches, real-time fuel prices will help motorists to better plan their journeys and when and where they should fill up.”
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