Important Disclaimer
Fuel Crisis Australia is currently in beta.All data, prices, predictions, reserve estimates, and information displayed on this website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, or suitability of any information on this website.
No Financial Advice
This website does not provide financial advice. Nothing on Fuel Crisis Australia should be interpreted as financial, investment, trading, or any other form of professional advice. The fuel prices, crude oil prices, exchange rates, prediction market data, and reserve estimates shown on this dashboard are for informational purposes only.
You should not make any financial decisions — including but not limited to fuel purchasing, commodity trading, or investment decisions — based solely on the data presented on this website. Always consult a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions.
Data Accuracy
The data displayed on this website is sourced from third-party APIs, government databases, and public data sources including but not limited to: the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), FuelWatch WA, NSW FuelCheck, Yahoo Finance, Polymarket, and GDELT. While we endeavour to present accurate and up-to-date information, the data could be completely wrong and is at best an estimate.
Reserve countdown estimates are interpolated between weekly government data publications and may not reflect actual real-time stock levels. Fuel prices shown are indicative averages and may not reflect prices at individual service stations. Crude oil and exchange rate data may be delayed.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law, Fuel Crisis Australia, its operators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, this website or any information provided herein.
This includes, without limitation, any loss of profits, business, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Beta Status
This website is in active development (beta). Features, data sources, and functionality may change without notice. Data may be incomplete, delayed, or temporarily unavailable. We accept no responsibility for any decisions made based on information that may be affected by the beta status of this platform.
Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
Fuel Crisis Australia does not require user registration or collect personal information directly. However, the following data may be collected automatically through third-party services:
- Google Analytics (GA4): Anonymous usage data including page views, session duration, approximate location (city-level), device type, and browser type. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
- Google AdSense: May use cookies to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalised advertising at Google Ads Settings.
- Vercel Analytics: Basic server-side analytics including request counts and response times. No personal data is collected.
Cookies
This website uses cookies from Google Analytics and Google AdSense. These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site and serve relevant advertisements. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.
Third-Party Links
This website contains links to external websites including government agencies, news outlets, and Amazon Australia. Some links to Amazon Australia contain affiliate tracking codes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. When you click on a third-party link, you are subject to that website's own privacy policy and terms.
Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
Fuel Crisis Australia is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.au. Some links on this site — particularly in our buying guides — are affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of these links, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Data Retention
We do not store any personal data on our servers. All analytics data is retained by Google according to their standard data retention policies. Cached API data (fuel prices, oil prices, news articles) is stored temporarily on Vercel's edge network and automatically expires based on configured cache durations.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
Australian Privacy Act Compliance
We comply with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) to the extent they apply to our operations. If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us via the methods listed below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Disclaimer from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or the data presented on Fuel Crisis Australia, please reach out via the contact information provided on the website or through the feedback mechanisms available on the platform.
Fuel Crisis Australia is operated as a public information resource. All data is provided for general informational purposes only. Use at your own risk.