Across Australia, scrutiny around underground fuel systems continues to increase. Environmental regulators expect service station operators to demonstrate that their tanks are properly monitored and that potential leaks would be detected early. The question many independent operators should be asking in 2026 is simple. Are we genuinely compliant, or are we just assuming we are? For many sites, SIRA reporting is still managed manually. Daily dips are recorded, sales and deliveries are entered, and a reconciliation figure is calculated. On the surface, this feels compliant. However, the detail matters. Under Australian standards such as AS 4897, leak detection systems are ...

From 10 March 2026, new fuel pricing rules will apply to service stations across Victoria, bringing tighter reporting requirements and substantial penalties for non compliance. Under the updated framework, Consumer Affairs Victoria will have expanded authority to issue infringement notices to retailers who fail to correctly register or report fuel price changes. Service station operators who breach the rules may face fines of more than $3,000 per offence. More serious or repeated breaches could result in court action, penalties exceeding $24,000 and potential convictions. What Service Stations Must Do Each day by 2 pm, every Victorian service station must submit ...