Recent global events involving the United States and Venezuela have sparked headlines about oil supply, petrol prices, and potential risks for fuel markets worldwide. While the situation sounds dramatic, the real world impact for Australian service stations is more nuanced and, for now, less alarming than some commentary suggests. Venezuela holds some of the largest oil reserves on the planet, yet for years its output has been constrained by sanctions, under investment, and ageing infrastructure. Recent intervention by the United States has created uncertainty, but it has not triggered the kind of sudden supply shock that typically pushes fuel prices ...

A recent survey of more than 2,000 motorists by the RAA has highlighted some clear and consistent frustrations drivers experience when visiting service stations. While many of these behaviours may seem minor on their own, together they have a real impact on congestion, safety, customer satisfaction and ultimately site performance. For independent operators, these insights are worth paying attention to. They highlight practical areas where small operational improvements can make a noticeable difference to the customer experience. The top petrol station pet peeves According to the survey, the most common frustrations reported by drivers were: Drivers blocking the bowser while ...