The NSW Government has stepped up efforts to protect motorists by strengthening fuel price transparency across the state. At the centre of this push is FuelCheck, a real-time tool now covering around 2,400 service stations, allowing drivers to instantly compare fuel prices and make informed decisions at the pump.
The initiative comes as rising living costs continue to impact households, with fuel prices playing a major role in everyday expenses. By improving visibility and accuracy of fuel pricing, the government aims to ensure motorists are not misled and can access fair pricing across metropolitan and regional areas.
FuelCheck is designed to give users greater control over their fuel spending. The app allows motorists to track price cycles, compare nearby stations, save favourite locations and receive alerts when prices drop – helping eliminate guesswork and encouraging competition across the fuel market.
The platform has seen a massive surge in popularity, reflecting its growing importance for drivers. Downloads increased from around 25,000 in February 2026 to nearly one million in March, while usage has also spiked significantly, with millions of returning users relying on the app to check fuel prices in real time.
Following discussions at the NSW Fuel Security Roundtable, new measures have also been introduced to improve accuracy. Fuel retailers are now required to notify the government via FuelCheck if fuel is unavailable, ensuring stations without supply are removed from listings and motorists have access to reliable information.
Under NSW regulations, fuel retailers must register with FuelCheck, update prices in real time and ensure that advertised prices match what is charged at the bowser. Strict penalties apply for non-compliance, including fines and significant legal consequences for businesses that fail to meet these requirements.
To enforce the rules, NSW Fair Trading has launched a statewide compliance blitz, carrying out inspections across both city and regional locations. Authorities have already conducted hundreds of checks and issued penalty notices, reinforcing the message that misleading pricing will not be tolerated.
Minister Anoulack Chanthivong said the crackdown is aimed at ensuring fairness for motorists, while Commissioner Natasha Mann emphasised the importance of accurate pricing for consumer confidence. Motorists are encouraged to report discrepancies through the app as the government continues to strengthen accountability across the fuel sector.
