I am pleased that today the ACT Government has agreed to conduct a review into the NSW FuelCheck scheme that will consider the merits of extending its use in the ACT.
With the cost of living rising higher each day, Canberrans are keen to use all the tools at their disposal to manage their household budgets.
I’ve heard from many constituents who report that the ACT Government’s pilot of the NSW FuelCheck scheme has proved invaluable in helping them secure the best fuel deals possible.
We know that ensuring transparency in the ACT’s fuel market is an issue of key importance to the community.
In previous years, Canberrans have paid much more for their fuel than Sydneysiders and those just across the border in Queanbeyan.
FuelCheck goes a long way in keeping the cost of fuel fair for ACT consumers by discouraging price gouging and keeping retailers accountable.
The motion passed today, with tri-partisan support, called on the ACT Government to:
- extend the pilot of the NSW FuelCheck scheme; and
- continue monitoring the price of fuel in the ACT to ensure prices remain fair and comparative to other capital cities.
I look forward to hearing more about the outcomes of the NSW FuelCheck scheme pilot review soon.
