In the slow lane for electric cars
Australia is a net fuel importer and no longer makes passenger cars. There is no reason for our tardiness in […]
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Shell in court over claims it hampered fossil fuels phase-out
Environmentalists say firm broke Dutch law by expanding its fossil fuel operations A court in The Hague will hear claims
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Fuel security fears draw support for refining rescue
South Australian independent Senator Rex Patrick has thrown his weight behind the push led by the Australian Workers Union for
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7-Eleven Dubbo: $2.1M new 24 hour service station proposed
Plans have been lodged to bring a major international service station chain to Dubbo and the city’s mayor believes it
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WA planning one of world’s longest continuous electric car networks under climate policy
Key points: It is hoped the network will see an uptick in electric cars on WA roads Labor also plans
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Are we unplugging the electric car already? New government taxes threaten to put the brakes on EV sales before they take off
How do you encourage motorists to choose cleaner, greener cars whilst still ensuring everyone pays their fair share for using
Barr rules out electric vehicle tax but road user charges are coming
Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr has ruled out a specific tax on electric vehicles but that doesn’t mean EV
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Qld says Vic, SA jumping the gun on electric vehicle tax
Queensland’s Transport Minister says Victoria and South Australia have “got the timing wrong” on introducing a tax on electric vehicles,
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Think taxing electric-vehicle use is a backward step? It’s actually an important policy advance
The South Australian and Victorian governments have announced, and New South Wales is considering, road-user charges on electric vehicles. This
Battery-electric trucks will win race against fuel cells and e-fuels – researcher
Battery-electric trucks are set to take over heavy duty road freight because they are much cheaper to run than other
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Push for Queensland government to tell drivers when mandatory fuel price reporting will become permanent
The RACQ is calling for the Queensland Government to tell drivers when mandatory fuel price reporting will become a permanent
‘Tech loving geeks’ confused by Victoria’s electric vehicle tax
Sarah Moran and her colleagues run Girl Geek Academy, which teaches women and girls how to use tech, develop games
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Exxon Mobil has lowered its outlook on oil prices for the next 7 years
Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM 6.66% has lowered its outlook on oil costs for a lot of the following decade, in
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How To Boost Engagement On Your Petrol Station’s Facebook Page
So, you’ve taken the leap and created a Facebook business page for your petrol station. Great! Unfortunately, creating your page
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Ampol’s new CEO sets cracking pace
As a former CFO, Matt Halliday is heavily focused on the numbers that matter for shareholders. Ampol’s $300 million off-market
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Police seek pair after Elmore petrol theft
Police have released images of people they hope to speak to regarding a petrol theft in Elmore. A silver Holden
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Teen filling up at Sydney servo carjacked at knifepoint
A teenager filling up at a Sydney service station was attacked and had his luxury Mercedes stolen overnight. About 7pm,
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Ampol pushes ‘Buy Australian’ as it mulls shutdown of Qld refinery
Ampol chief executive Matt Halliday says the push by the fuel group to try to capitalise on a “buy Australian”
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Triangle pushes discussions about BP refinery shutdown
Triangle Energy has met with state and federal governments to find a solution after BP announced the shutdown of its
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Ampol weighing all options as Australia’s oil refinery crisis persists
Fuel giant Ampol has described rival BP’s decision to shut the country’s largest oil refinery as a warning of the
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Tips For Keeping Your Best Employees
As small business owners, we all know that finding good employees who are the right fit for your petrol station
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Peters prevented food distributor from engaging with other ice cream makers, ACCC alleges
Key points: The ACCC alleges Peters rejected PFD’s request to distribute competing ice creams to stores PFD was the only
Australian Automobile Association wants electric vehicles tax to go national
Australia’s peak motoring organisation is calling for the taxing of electric vehicle owners to be rolled out on a national
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Four servos held up in western Sydney
Four service stations in Sydney’s west have been held up by armed bandits overnight and police believe the incidents are
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The ACT is set to be the most electric vehicle-friendly jurisdiction in Australia, offering interest-free loans and free rego
Pro-electric vehicle policies make up a major part of the Australian Capital Territory’s new governing agreement signed earlier this month
South Australian Fuel Retailers Frustrated Over Unclear and Unfair Lockdown Rules
South Australian petrol station operators have been left confused and frustrated by the lack of detail on restrictions placed on
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Police charge man following break and enter at Orange petrol station
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged break and enter in Orange last week. Three men
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WA service station sells for $5.4m as locals fill up
Melbourne-based investment company Fawkner Property has bought a service station near Mandurah, south of Perth, for $5.4 million. The 184sq
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Robbery at Smithfield service station
Police are at the scene of a service station robbery at Smithfield. About 6.15am on Wednesday 18 November, a man
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CHOICE slams hand sanitiser sold in petrol stations across Australia
A hand sanitiser sold at petrol stations around the country has been slammed as ineffective after failing independent testing. Consumer
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