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5 Ways to Save on Petrol

5 Ways to Save on Petrol

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petrol-420x0The Fuel tax is set to rise next Monday adding further pressure to the soaring cost of living.

Average fuel prices have almost doubled since 2002 when they were around 87 cents per litre, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum. The latest data shows the average price across Australia has soared to $1.49 a litre.

Furthermore, the petrol price cycle and the idea of ‘cheap Tuesdays’ have seemingly disappeared, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald.

We know Australian motorists are fed up, so we’ve pulled together some tips to save at the bowser.

1.    MotorMouth
MotorMouth helps you find the cheapest petrol prices near you. The website includes a price map, a 7 day buying outlook and plenty of information to compare prices. For smartphone users, they’ve got an app you can download.

 2.    Discounts
Discounted fuel is not limited to the 4-cent shopper dockets from Coles and Woolworths. Discounted gift cards and specials are often available online. I like to keep my on Oz bargain to see what’s around. For example, just yesterday you could get 5% off Caltex Petrol eGift Cards.

3.    Be a mindful driver
You’ve probably heard some of these before, but there’s numerous ways you can become a more fuel-efficient driver. Make your fuel go further by driving in the right gear, stop starting less often, speeding less, using air conditioner sparingly and traveling light.

4.    Fill up when the price of fuel is cheap, not when your petrol tank is empty
If you wait until the red light appears on your dashboard before you start searching for the nearest petrol station you could be paying more than you have to. Try pay more attention to daily price fluctuations and fill up when it’s cheapest. MotorMouth can help you keep track.

 5.    Car-share
If all else fails maybe it’s time to ditch your car. If you have two cars maybe get rid of one. Car sharing might be a better choice than buying and maintaining your own.

Do you have any tips to save on fuel bills?

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Ken
Ken from NSW commented:

I believe the imminent price rise is going to be 0.4c/litre. Compared to the price differential servo/servo, it amounts to almost nothing. The increase will occur quarterly, for the next 3 years. I don't have a crystal ball, but over that period, it will probably still amount to almost nothing, compared to intervening price shifts, given the precarious position of world politics, and the removal of all our refineries. 

Bru
Bru from VIC commented:

An elderly cousin 80s was getting around town on his trike which looked pretty cool and kept him fit. That's a saving! Demand Councils to run more Buses! 

WAYNE
WAYNE from NSW commented:

Why? are we not using L.P.G ,Only the fact that the govt decided to up the tax & let the multi-nationals to flog it off overseas . Government for the mult-nationals.. 

Brian
Brian from NSW commented:

Just read about the New Nano technology, to save petrol. Have you checked it out John, it sounds interesting. 

Terence
Terence from QLD commented:

Buy your petrol as early in the morning as you can, fuel expands as it gets hotter so in effect you are buying less for your money in the middle of the day when the sun has been shining on the driveway. The Government does not care if the price of fuel is high because they receive a higher GST component. 

Leigh
Leigh from QLD commented:

I live on Sunshine Coast , the Matilda at Currimundi has 4 c off for Pensioners & Tradesmen every day . 

Belinda
Belinda from QLD commented:

We buy 90%+ of our oil from the Middle East and are at their mercy re:prices. WE (Australia) have large supplies of natural gas, so why aren't our cars, busses & trucks (?) running on OUR natural gas? It could be sold to us just above cost price (to the bowser) which would lower many of our transport costs and therefore cost of living, and help our balance of payments by not paying Middle Eastern countries. To me it seems so simple. 

Brian
Brian from NSW commented:

Charles do we get on to Motor Mouth and Discounts- are they web sites/ 

FiftyUp Club
FiftyUp Club from QLD replied to Brian:

Yep, here are the links are https://motormouth.com.au and https://www.ozbargain.com.au/tag/fuel 

Brian
Brian from NSW commented:

Petrol on the NSW Central Coast is always dearer than in Sydney. I was recently in Perth (90Km south) and unleaded petrol there was $1.33 p/l. and there are NO toll ways in Perth. Why do we pay more in the East? Brian 

Marilyn
Marilyn from NSW commented:

agreed, none of this information is new to we oldies. We have fund an independent BP station on Sunnyholt Road in Blacktown who is consistently 8 - 10 cents cheaper than woollies and Coles. needless to say he is always busy. How can he, do this all he time all year round? A really independent inquiry would probably provide answers but while ever Canberra harbours and breeds professional lobbyists his will not happen. Not only a 4th Estate influences us, but the insidious Lobbyist faction has to qualify as the 5ht Estate. 

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