Liberals fuel price inquiry for regional Victoria

Victorian Liberal MPs have successfully moved for Victoria’s Parliament to conduct an inquiry into regional fuel prices.





“This is a huge issue locally with drivers in Maryborough, Stawell, Ararat, Miners Rest, Beaufort, Lucas, Avoca, Creswick, Clunes, St Arnaud and Donald all scratching their heads in frustration at the petrol pumps”, Member for Ripon Louise Staley said.




“The Liberals have listened to community concerns and hope this inquiry can lift the lid on country fuel prices.”






 Look at fuel price comparison technology

 Investigate the impact of pricing on families, businesses and industry

 Assess the influence of regulations and legislation on fuel pricing


Shadow Minister for Community Safety Ed O’Donohue who moved the motion in Parliament to set up the inquiry said long-distance travel is unavoidable for many country people.


“I think an important context to understand is in places where transport and fuel options are limited there often is not the same choice of jumping on the bus, train or making alternative travel arrangements if petrol is too expensive or if the price goes up,” Mr O’Donohue said.


“This is for many people across regional Victoria an issue of a fixed cost. The question has to be asked: why does that cost vary so significantly in areas where there seems little rationale or understanding for that.”


Fuel prices are just one of the cost-of-living pressures Victorians can share with the CostWatch website,

