A new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) highlights the vital role smaller, independent petrol retailers play in keeping fuel prices competitive across the country. Cities With More Independents See Lower Prices According to the ACCC, fuel prices are generally cheaper in cities where there is a strong mix of smaller operators competing alongside the major chains. The findings show that Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, which have a higher number of independent fuel brand,s recorded lower average prices for regular unleaded petrol between mid-2022 and mid-2024. Meanwhile, Brisbane and Canberra, where independents have a smaller presence, recorded ...

Running a successful independent service station takes more than just long hours and hard work; it also requires the right tools behind the scenes. For Sri Reddy, who operates BP Mount Waverley in Melbourne, having a reliable and insightful POS system has proven to be one of the most important factors in managing the site effectively. After a brief period using another POS platform, Sri recently returned to Beacon and says the decision has given him renewed confidence in how he operates the business. A Familiar Platform That Delivers Sri initially implemented Beacon POS when he took over BP Mount ...