What this instrument does
The federal government has made a technical amendment to the fuel quality standards rules for petrol under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. The instrument is titled the Fuel Quality Standards (Petrol) Amendment Determination (No. 2) 2026.
Key dates
- Registered: 17 April 2026
- Repealed: 18 August 2026
What is amended
This instrument amends the Fuel Quality Standards (Petrol) Determination 2024. Schedule 1 of this instrument contains the amendments. The source does not specify which petrol quality parameters were changed or what the amendment requires in practice.
Administration
This instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Key actions
- Businesses that sell or blend petrol fuel can check the full text of the amendment at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00445 to see what specific petrol quality requirements have changed.
- The amended Fuel Quality Standards (Petrol) Determination 2024 is available to review to confirm fuel products meet the updated standards.
- The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water can be contacted for clarification on how the amended petrol standards apply.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.