What has changed
The federal government has registered the Fuel Quality Standards (Conventional Diesel) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2026 (reference F2026L01342). This determination amends the existing quality standards for conventional diesel fuel in Australia. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water administers this rule under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000.
The determination came into force on 30 September 2026.
What the source document says
The source page does not detail which specific diesel fuel quality specifications have been changed. The full legislative text is available at the Federal Register of Legislation.
Key actions
- Check the full determination text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01342 to find out exactly what diesel fuel quality specifications have changed and whether they affect fuel you buy or sell.
- If you operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery that runs on conventional diesel, confirm with your fuel supplier that the diesel being purchased meets the updated standard.
- Set up a legislation alert on the Federal Register at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01342 to receive notifications if further amendments are made.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.