Fuel Situation Survey

We’re seeking your feedback to better understand how rising fuel prices are impacting businesses across South Gippsland. Your feedback will help us get a clear picture of what’s happening on the ground and where we can focus our advocacy.

The survey is short and should only take one minute of your time to complete. All answers are confidential and will be collated together.
Which business sector are you in?*
Number of employees*
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Thinking about the current fuel situation, on a scale of 1 to 10—where 1 is low impact and 10 is extreme impact (e.g. potential business closure)—how has it affected your business?*

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1 is Low, 10 is Extreme
Increased delivery/transport costsIncreased material costsIncreased production costsLabour shortagesDecreased salesReduced profit marginReduced services, hours or capacityDelayed paymentsSupplier/sub contrator shortagesNeed to change suppliersMaterial shortagesBooking cancellationsOther (Please list here)
Fuel/travel costs too highFuel supplyGeneral cost of living pressuresWeather concernsEconomic uncertaintyChoosing closer/cheaper destinationsNo specific reason givenOther (please list)
Much lowerSlightly lowerNo changeHigher
Increased pricesReduced travel/deliveriesReduced services or capacityReduced staffing or hoursChanged suppliersAbsorbed the higher costsDeferred investment or spendingSwitched to more fuel-efficient vehicles/equipmentNo changes madeOther (please specify)
Additional comments on the fuel situation
If you would like someone from Council’s Economic Development Team to contact you to discuss this or other issues, please email business@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
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South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information provided in this form is collected for the purpose of government advocacy. Information will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and will not be disclosed without your consent, unless required by law.
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