The first market study report under the petrol monitoring arrangements announced by the then Minister for Small Business, the Hon. Bruce Billson MP, in December 2014.,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Table of contents
Key points: 1. Petrol prices in Darwin have been significantly higher than other capital cities -- 2. High prices in Darwin were mainly due to high retail margins and profits -- 3. Darwin market structure is very concentrated -- 4. Weak retail competition in Darwin resulted in higher retail margins and profits -- 5. New entry into petrol retailing has the potential to resolve the competition problem in Darwin -- 6. The key steps to take are increased transparency and promotion of competition. Appendix A-F,