Media Releases

MEDIA RELEASES 2026

AIP welcomes consultations on fuel security and low carbon fuels
AIP Statement on Fuel Security Package
AIP Statement on ACCC Investigation into Regional Diesel Supply
AIP Statement on Fuel Supply in Australia

MEDIA RELEASES 2024

Federal Budget a Breakthrough for Low Carbon Fuels

MEDIA RELEASES 2023

A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry

MEDIA RELEASES 2021

The Colour of Australian Unleaded Petrol Grades is Evolving: AIP Technical Market Update

MEDIA RELEASES 2020

AIP Statement on Fuel Security Plan

MEDIA RELEASES 2019

Perth to welcome global marine oil spill leaders May 2019

MEDIA RELEASES 2018

A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry – 18 July 2018

MEDIA RELEASES 2015

The colour of Australian unleaded petrol is changing

MEDIA RELEASES 2014

Coastal shipping reform will improve the competitiveness of Australian oil refining

MEDIA RELEASES 2013

A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry

MEDIA RELEASES 2012

The colour of Australian unleaded petrol is changing to red/orange
Downstream Petroleum 2011 – Industry Performance, Investment & Future Challenge

MEDIA RELEASES 2010

Downstream Petroleum 2009 – Industry Performance, Investment & Future Challenges

MEDIA RELEASES 2008

AIP welcomes a more realistic approach to the design of the Australian emissions trading scheme
Petroleum Industry Response to Announcement of National FuelWatch Scheme

MEDIA RELEASES 2007

ACCC finds that the petrol industry is fundamentally competitive
A Good Health Report Card for the Australian Petroleum Industry – 30 November 2007
Emissions Trading Task Group report provides a platform for responding to the climate change challenge
Petrol prices reflect higher international demand for petrol

MEDIA RELEASES 2006

Australian fuel market highly competitive & delivering benefits to consumers says Senate Inquiry into petrol prices in Australia
Petrol market reform will bring consumer benefits
Australian consumers continue to benefit from a competitive petrol market and retail price cycles
Australian fuel prices closely follow Singapore prices
AIP Submission to Senate Committee Inquiry into the Price of Petrol in Australia
AIP welcomes action to implement retail petroleum market reform
Downstream Petroleum 2005

MEDIA RELEASES 2005

Australian petroleum industry gets a good health report
Ethanol in the Transport Fuel Market

MEDIA RELEASES 2004

AIP welcomes continuation of retail petrol market reform
Media Release: Coastal shipping reform will improve the competitiveness of Australian oil refining
SPILLCON 2004
New fuel standards contributing to better air quality
Energy Statement points the way towards a sustainable industry
New Chairman for AIP
Downstream Petroleum 2003
Australian Refinery Industry – Meeting the Challenges

MEDIA RELEASES 2003

AMOSC Appoints New Manager
AIP Welcomes Budget Taxation Announcement

MEDIA RELEASES 2002

Launch Of Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel
To Business Editors And News Directors
Landmark Determination On Ethanol In Petrol
New Chairman For AIP
Upward Pressure On Petrol Pump Prices Continues
International Market Putting Pressure On Petrol Pump Prices

MEDIA RELEASES 2001

Oil Majors Lose Money Making And Selling Petrol In 2000
Occupational Health In The Oil Industry
A Touch Of Reality Called For In Petrol Price Argument
New Chairman For AIP
Safety Legislation Welcomed By Petroleum Industry
Petrol Price Cuts Goods News For Motorists

MEDIA RELEASES 2000

Time To Put Reality Back Into Petrol Prices Debate
AIP Appoints New Executive Director
Oil Industry Rejects Fuel Savings Claim
Oil Industry Supports Phase Out Of Leaded Petrol
AIP Welcomes Commonwealth Crackdown On Fuel Scam
AAA Called On To Support Reform To Stamp Out Petrol Racket
Oil Industry Urges Measures To Prevent Fuel Substitution Practices
Facts Demolish Oil Company Price Manipulation Claims

MEDIA RELEASES 1999

Oil Industry Action Agenda Released
Industry Welcomes ACCC Petrol Price Report
No Winners in Withdrawal of Petroleum Industry Reform Package
Oil Industry Urges Completion of the Reform Package for the Petroleum Products Industry
Oil Industry Responds to Senate Committee Recommendations for Reform of Industry Regulation