{"id":660274,"date":"2026-05-09T18:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T18:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/660274\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T18:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T18:06:18","slug":"how-wa-drivers-can-claim-their-100-fuel-support-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/660274\/","title":{"rendered":"How WA drivers can claim their $100 fuel support payment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Philipps\" data-testid=\"author-avatar-image\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/245a9dc77424f23f4ec226ed4c0d90d56d9e73a0ff3a04ffd72ae9cb4692f3a3.png\"  width=\"64\" class=\"sc-9a01536c-0 libeSR\"\/>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watoday.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>AAA<\/p>\n<p>What is the fuel support payment?<\/p>\n<p>The payment is a cost-of-living measure to help Western Australians with fuel costs. It is a one-off payment aimed at helping with fuel costs in the wake of price hikes caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>Who is eligible to receive the payment?<\/p>\n<p>The funding is available for anyone with a valid Western Australian driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n<p>It is also included for drivers with a learner\u2019s permit, a provisional permit \u2013 or P-plates \u2013 and those on extraordinary licenses.<\/p>\n<p>This also includes people with a valid motorcycle licence or heavy vehicle licence, although the payment is only available once for each driver.<\/p>\n<p>Related Article<a href=\"https:\/\/www.watoday.com.au\/business\/companies\/wa-treasurer-disappointed-as-editor-s-jokes-fall-flat-20260508-p5zv3a.html\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sc-cba76dee-0 hdiTqm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti was left unamused by a string of pointed jokes from the editor-in-chief of the state\u2019s dominant tabloid.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778349977_714_7640558bb729a9144c49683ea61c9a1811f8b812.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/a>Can EV drivers receive the payment?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, electric vehicle drivers with a valid licence are still able to claim the one-off payment despite not using petrol or diesel in their vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>What if you have a cancelled or suspended licence?<\/p>\n<p>If you have a cancelled or suspended licence you will not be eligible to receive the payment. It is only for valid WA licences.<\/p>\n<p>Do I have to spend the payment on fuel?<\/p>\n<p>Technically, no. All applicants will receive $100 into their bank account via the ServiceWA app.<\/p>\n<p>When can people start applying for the payment?<\/p>\n<p>Claims can be made from July 1 this year to coincide with the start of the new financial year.<\/p>\n<p>How do I apply for the payment?Related Article<a href=\"https:\/\/www.watoday.com.au\/politics\/western-australia\/100-will-barely-fill-my-tank-but-i-ll-take-free-money-when-its-on-offer-20260429-p5zsav.html\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sc-cba76dee-0 hdiTqm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Treasurer Rita Saffioti.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778349978_913_3fa81e0b7c227696b43ecd9780c42c1beef796fe386df9fa0b36a0965948720b.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The fastest way to receive the Fuel Support Payment is through the ServiceWA app. You can download the app and enter your valid information to receive your $100 payment.<\/p>\n<p>Do I have to accept the payment?<\/p>\n<p>No, there is no obligation to download the app, nor claim the $100 payment.<\/p>\n<p>Premier Roger Cook has already said he does not plan to use the money, despite being eligible to receive it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Save<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 JmUoF\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watoday.com.au\/goodfood\/saved\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-12 sc-d1b14060-2 jyLmZI iQLtAb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n<p>From our partners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. 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