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The quality of fuel in Australia is regulated by the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (the Act) that places an obligation on the fuel industry, including fuel suppliers, to supply fuels that meet strict environmental requirements. The requirements are in place to reduce the adverse effects of motor vehicle emissions on air quality and human health, and to enable Australia to effectively adopt new vehicle engine and emission control technologies. The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts is responsible for developing and enforcing a number of fuel quality standards made under the Act.
Fuel quality standards have been set for Petrol, Diesel, Biodiesel and Autogas. Ethanol has a fuel quality information standard. A Diesohol standard and a standard for fuel grade ethanol are being considered. Monitoring is undertaken to ensure compliance with the standards. Penalties apply if standards aren't met.
Emerging fuel quality issues include: Olefins; Racing Fuels; Ethanol; Review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act; Alternative and Renewable Fuels.
Information tailored for you:
Consumers: complaints about fuel quality; fuel sampling program; ethanol in petrol
Fuel suppliers: your responsibilities under the Fuel Quality Standards Act; Clean Fuels Bulletin; labelling ethanol blends
Industry: report of the Biofuels Taskforce; apply to vary a fuel standard; annual statements for producers; Fuel Standards Consultancy Committee; Policy papers for comment; racing fuels
Consultants: calls for tenders and expressions of interest; background and discussion papers; Clean Fuels Bulletin