New colour-coded warnings in the Service Victoria app flag expensive fuel prices alongside the cheapest options near you
The Victorian government has rolled out a new Servo Saver update that warns motorists which service stations are charging the most in their area.
From 13 April, drivers using the Service Victoria app will see a red “Highest Price” warning displayed alongside existing green markers for the cheapest fuel prices near them. The new feature is designed to make it faster to spot both the best and worst deals on your commute, and to put more pressure on retailers to keep pricing competitive.
“Our anti-price gouging laws are making a real difference – and we are cracking down on any retailers who are willfully trying to rip off Victorians,” consumer affairs MP Nick Staikos says.
“With these changes it’ll now be even easier avoid retailers ripping you off and find the cheapest fuel.”
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How the new fuel prices feature works
The update builds on Servo Saver’s existing colour-coded map. Stations offering the lowest prices in your area remain highlighted in green, while the most expensive now cop a clear red warning. The app has also improved how it displays different fuel types — unleaded, diesel, premium, E10 — so you can see availability at a glance without driving across town for nothing.
Victoria’s daily fuel price cap, which came into effect on 10 March, means retailers must lock in their maximum price by 2pm each day and publish it on Servo Saver by 4pm. That price can’t go up for 24 hours, though it can come down at any time.
Over $80,000 in fines for non-compliant retailers
The government has been cracking down on stations that aren’t playing by the rules. More than $80,000 in fines have been issued to over 25 retailers since 10 March for failing to report their prices, and Consumer Affairs Victoria continues to carry out inspections statewide.
Servo Saver has attracted more than 520,000 users since launching in October, with usage spiking dramatically during the recent fuel supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. All pricing data collected through the app is being shared with the ACCC, giving the national watchdog more evidence to investigate retailer behaviour across every postcode in the state.
Victoria now holds the country’s most detailed fuel data
The state now has the most comprehensive set of daily fuel data in Australia, according to the government. That dataset covers more than 1,500 registered retailers and feeds directly into the ACCC’s national monitoring framework.
The update comes as Victorians continue to feel the pressure of elevated petrol prices, with unleaded averaging around $2.41 per litre in Melbourne this month. Other recent cost-of-living measures include free weekend public transport, free travel for seniors and capped V/Line fares across regional Victoria.
Servo Saver is free, ad-free and doesn’t require a Service Victoria account to use. You can download the Service Victoria app via the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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