Disclaimer

Last updated: 16 February 2026

1. General Disclaimer

All information, data, content, and materials available on Petrolmate (petrolmate.com.au) are provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is intended to constitute:

• Financial advice or financial product advice
• Professional advice of any kind (including motoring, mechanical, or automotive advice)
• A recommendation or endorsement of any fuel station, fuel brand, or fuel product
• A guarantee of any fuel price, saving, or outcome

You should exercise your own independent judgement and, where appropriate, seek professional advice before making any decisions based on information obtained from Petrolmate.

2. Fuel Price Accuracy

Petrolmate aggregates fuel price data from official Australian and New Zealand government APIs and community-contributed sources. While we endeavour to display accurate and current information, we make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any fuel price data displayed.

Fuel prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices displayed on Petrolmate may be:

• Delayed: There may be a time lag between a price change at a station and its reflection on Petrolmate
• Stale: Some prices may not have been updated recently by the data source
• Inaccurate: Data entry errors, transmission errors, or source data issues may result in incorrect prices being displayed
• Incomplete: Not all fuel stations or fuel types may be represented

3. Data Sources and Attribution

Fuel price data displayed on Petrolmate is sourced from the following official government APIs and community data sources, each subject to their own terms, conditions, and licences:

• NSW FuelCheck (New South Wales Government)
• Queensland Government fuel price data
• South Australia official fuel pricing data
• Western Australia FuelWatch (Government of Western Australia)
• Northern Territory MyFuel (NT Government)
• Tasmania FuelCheck (Tasmanian Government)
• Victoria Fair Fuel (Victorian Government)
• Community-contributed data for additional coverage across Australia and New Zealand

Petrolmate is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any of these government agencies. Data is used in accordance with the applicable terms and open data licences of each source. The accuracy and availability of data from these sources is beyond our control.

4. Machine Learning Predictions and Insights

Petrolmate uses machine learning models to generate fuel price predictions, trend analysis, price cycle detection, and personalised insights. These outputs are:

• Probabilistic estimates only: They represent statistical predictions based on historical data patterns and are inherently uncertain
• Not guaranteed: Past performance, patterns, and trends do not guarantee or reliably predict future results
• Not financial advice: ML predictions do not constitute a recommendation to buy or defer purchasing fuel at any particular time or location
• Informational only: They are provided to supplement, not replace, your own research and judgement

You acknowledge and agree that you use ML-generated predictions and insights entirely at your own risk. Petrolmate shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or adverse outcome arising from reliance on ML predictions or insights.

5. Blog Content

Blog posts and articles published on Petrolmate are generated using a combination of AI-assisted tools and data analysis. Blog content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and may:

• Contain inaccuracies, generalisations, or errors
• Reflect data and conditions at the time of writing, which may have since changed
• Include analysis and commentary that represents general observations, not personalised advice

Blog content should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any purchasing, financial, or other decision.

6. Third-Party Content and Links

Petrolmate may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content. We have no control over the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. The inclusion of any third-party link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by Petrolmate. You access third-party sites entirely at your own risk.

7. No Professional Relationship

Your use of Petrolmate does not create any advisory, fiduciary, professional, or client relationship between you and Petrolmate. We are not your financial adviser, professional consultant, or agent. You are solely responsible for your own decisions and actions based on information obtained from this website.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Petrolmate and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your use of or reliance on any information, data, or content provided through Petrolmate.

For the full terms governing your use of Petrolmate, including comprehensive limitation of liability and indemnification provisions, please refer to our Terms of Service.

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