Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026
Viral Price Hike Incident
Footage of a 35-cent diesel hike at a Melbourne Shell station goes viral, intensifying calls for national regulation.
Rationing Reports
Reports emerge of regional fuel rationing and $3 per litre prices in some Australian areas.
Viral Incident
A TikTok video showing a 35-cent diesel hike at a Melbourne Shell station goes viral.
New Regulations Active
Victoria implements mandatory fuel price reporting and 24-hour price locks for 1,500+ retailers.
New Regulations Active
Victoria's fuel price transparency laws officially come into effect across the state.
Regional Rationing
Reports emerge of regional fuel stations limiting purchases to $20 per customer to prevent hoarding.
Supply Chain Anxiety
Middle East conflict escalates, leading to global oil market volatility and Australian fuel security concerns.
Victoria has introduced strict new fuel price transparency laws requiring over 1,500 retailers to lock in prices 24 hours in advance. The move follows a viral incident at a Melbourne Shell station where diesel prices were hiked by 35 cents per litre, highlighting growing consumer anxiety over fuel supply and price volatility.
The Victorian government has implemented mandatory fuel price reporting to curb sudden price hikes, following viral reports of predatory pricing at a Melbourne Shell station. The move comes as Middle East tensions trigger fuel rationing and supply chain anxieties across Australia.