From the start of next year, many service stations across Australia will be required to continue accepting cash payments under new federal rules aimed at protecting access to essential goods. What the New Rules Mean for Service Stations From 1 January, fuel retailers that fall within the scope of the new policy must allow customers to pay with cash for in person purchases of fuel and other essential items. The rule applies to transactions of up to $500 and during standard trading hours, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The government says the change is designed to ensure customers who ...

Freedom Fuels has announced a change to how it supplies fuel in Brisbane as part of a wider plan to build a stronger and more flexible supply network across the East Coast. The update is designed to support long-term reliability and better outcomes for wholesale customers. What Is Changing After a detailed commercial review, Freedom Fuels has decided it will finish operations at the Quantem Pinkenba Terminal in January 2026. From February 2026, fuel supply in Southeast Queensland and along the East Coast will continue through a broader mix of third-party terminals, supported by long term supply agreements. This approach ...