Mohammad Khan is the proud new owner of Aus Petroleum at Harden, the fuel station on the corner of Albury Street and Station Street in Harden.
Mohammad gained his bachelor’s degree in engineering at the Western Sydney University and is very familiar with the Hilltops Region.
He has worked across the Riverina, South West Slopes, and the Snowy Mountains as a Fuel Technician for the past 15 years.
Despite currently living in South West Sydney, Mohammad expects to be in Harden weekly.
“I’m looking forward to being part of the local community and hope to get to know many other business owners and community members through the networking events run by HRDC and the Community Bank Harden Murrumburrah,” Mohammed said.
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“I understand the area was devastated by a natural disaster earlier this year, but I’ve seen in years gone by how vibrant Harden can be and hope to play a part in revitalising the central shopping area.”
The full renovation of Aus Petroleum may take up to 12 months, but residents of the twin towns of Harden-Murrumburrah will be able to fill up their tanks and make convenience store purchases from this week.
To enable Aus Petroleum to open as soon as possible, Mohammad has called in some help to work in Harden from Monday 18 August 2025. However, Aus Petroleum will soon be offering employment opportunities for locals and will offer services and products tailored to the preferences of the local community.
“We are excited to have a new business owner that is really committed to supporting our local community in its recovery," The CEO of the Harden Murrumburrah Regional Development Corporation (HRDC), Melissa Pinney said.
"Mohammad is already working with HRDC on collaboration opportunities with other local businesses and community groups and Aus Petroleum will be a great asset to our twin towns.”
Just one way Mohammad is demonstrating his commitment to the local community is the Community Discount locals will be able to take advantage of for the rest of August and all of September.
“Any local resident will get a 4 cents per litre discount for fuel purchased from Aus Petroleum in August and September 2025,” he said.
“In the coming weeks and months, the number of convenience products will continue to grow and there will be lots of work being done on the fuel station itself, including painting the exterior of the building and the installation of new fuel bowsers.”
New business is always welcomed in a small rural community, and Aus Petroleum is a great addition to the twin towns.
