Questions and Answers
4 February 2005
What is temperature correction?
Temperature correction is the process of converting a volume of fuel at ambient temperature to a volume in litres that fuel would occupy if its temperature was 15 degrees Celsius ("L15"). Temperature correction is part of trade measurement regulation in each state and territory.
Why was temperature correction regulation introduced?
Fuel expands and contracts with changes in temperature. The regulation was introduced to improve certainty and transparency in the measurement of fuel.
What products does it cover?
All petrol grades including Unleaded, Lead Replacement and Premium Unleaded and all diesel grades including winter diesel products. It does not cover heating oil, kerosene or aviation fuels.
When did the state regulations take effect?
Regulations commenced in Victoria from 1 December 2002 and are known as the Trade Measurement (Fuel Measurement) Regulations 2002. Other states passed regulations subsequent to Victoria.
Who do the regulations apply to?
Generally, the regulations apply to all wholesale sales to resellers where the delivery is made direct from a "primary storage facility" such as a refinery-connected terminal or seaboard terminal. There are a number of exemptions such as:
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retail sales from resellers to consumers |
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retail sales through commission agents |
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fuel card sales such as Starcard |
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sales to commercial end user customers |
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sales ex depots |
What changed for resellers?
If the regulation applies to a reseller (refer above), the delivery docket shows volumes at L15 and ambient. The corresponding invoice subsequently shows the L15 volume and an L15 price. To ensure full transparency, the original ambient volume is also displayed for information on the invoice.
What has remained the same for resellers?
Sales to consumers continue to be made at ambient. Retail systems, accounting and stock management also continue without any change.
Who enforces the regulation?
The regulations are administered by the relevant trade measurement authorities in each state. For example, Trade Measurement Victoria will monitor compliance with the regulations which is already in place in that State.
Where can I find out more?
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review the Victorian Regulations and Guide at www.tmv.vic.gov.au
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review the Delivery Arrangements variations on this website |
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contact the Caltex Customer Feedback line on 1800 240 398 |
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email the Caltex Customer Feedback Group on cfg@caltex.com.au |
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or discuss with your Caltex Business Manager |
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