The ALRTA has weighed in as the government considers Australian fuel standards changes
In its weekly newsletter, the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) says the federal government is considering fuel standards.
The ALRTA says the government is seeking views on improvements to Australia’s fuel quality standards, with a draft regulation impact statement being released that canvasses various options.
The primary focus is on petrol standards to pave the way for the introduction of Euro 6d emissions standards for light vehicles. Improved fuel quality might ensure:
- Better air quality
- Improved health outcomes
- The latest and cleanest vehicle technology works as designed
- Greater access to more efficient vehicles.
The regulation impact statement has found that a change to the diesel standard is not required, according to the ALRTA.
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The association says current standards vary significantly across the globe and Australia’s diesel quality is already very close to the European Union standard. The ALRTA says there is no evidence of any potential operability issues with Euro 6 trucks in Australia.
The ALRTA says a change to the Australian diesel standard would simply be another regulatory cost we do not need.