Premier Pledges State-Owned Service Stations and Caps to Petrol Price Rises in Re-Election Bid

Some organisations have expressed concern about the effectiveness of government intervention on this scale.

A motorist fills his car at a petrol bowser in Brisbane, Australia on June 2, 2009. AAP Image/Dave Hunt

Public transport and cost of living continue to be key election pillars for Queensland Labor Premier Steven Miles, with a new promise to roll-out government-run service stations.

The announcement comes on the back of earlier transport-related election promises including 50-cent public transport tickets (which started on Aug. 5) and cheaper vehicle registration fees.