Getting A Fair Deal for Western Australian Motorists
Select Committee on Petroleum Products Pricing in Western Australia· 12 October 2000general_report
This 2000 WA parliamentary report investigates petroleum product pricing, focusing on price differences between metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas. It examines price fluctuations, government policies, franchising impacts, and LPG costs. The committee sought to identify measures to reduce price disparities and ensure fair deals for motorists.
Impact
Country motorists are disproportionately affected by high fuel prices due to limited competition and lack of price support. Franchisees are also impacted by oil company control. Recommendations aim to lower prices and increase competition.
transportresourcespublic_sectorpetrol pricesfuel pricingLPG autogascountry fuel priceswholesale pricesretail pricesprice controlfranchisingexciseGSTworld parity pricingcompetitionWestern Australia
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