Petrol Prices, News, Hints & Tips

The ACCC, provides a simple guide to the best days of the week, in general, to get the best petrol prices

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/751634/fromItemId/280309.

Chart S1 Days of the week for peaks and troughs in prices for unleaded petrol in Sydney—December 2007 to March 2008

The chart shows the number (and percentage) of peaks and troughs for each day of the week between December 2007 and March 2008. It shows that:

the most common day for prices to peak was Thursday, with all 17 peaks.
the most common day for prices to trough was Tuesday, with all 17 troughs.
 

News on Petrol Prices

For the last several weeks Premium fuels have been out of stock in many service stations in NSW.
This is due to an unexpected problem at Shell's Clyde refinery with equipment which provides high octane fuels.

Shell provides a significant proportion of the fuel supply to NSW so this has impacted people throughout Australia.

Coles/Shell stations without stocks of premium have introduced a banner at the end of their pump islands, giving motorists an early warning.

In the meantime, the Caltex refinery at Kurnell is still producing premium fuels, so motorists should shop around the various brands, as Premium fuels are still available.

Standard unleaded and other fuels are still available at Coles/Shell stations.

While it's rarely cited as a factor behind Australia's booming new car sales figures - 2005 saw the market come up just short of the magic million mark - the rising price of petrol has probably caused many people to get out of their thirsty old banger and into a new car that's smaller and more fuel efficient.

This is certainly evident in our changing tastes in cars. We're buying more four cylinder models, more diesels - especially diesel 4WDs - and more hybrids. We're buying far fewer Falcons and Commodores - which bodes ill for the future of the local car industry, but that's another story - fewer Toyota LandCruisers and Nissan Patrols.

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Petrol Saving Tips
When filling up your car, keep the hose in the tank until after the pump shuts off. As much as a half cup of petrol is in the hose after the pump stops and you've already paid for this petrol!

When you get in your car, settle in the kids, adjust the mirrors, fasten your seatbelt, ensure that all passengers are belted in and check all other details before you turn on the engine. If these little preparations take two minutes, then four trips per day, five days per week, add up to 34 hours a year when your car engine is idling and doing nothing!

Wherever possible, always try to use public transport to get to and from work. If this isn't possible, car pool with other people who live in the same area as you.

When sitting at a set of traffic lights or in traffic for an extended length of time, put your car into neutral or park. This can save a significant amount of fuel.

Organise your shopping trips by making lists of all the places you need to go. If you need to trade with a variety of businesses organise your trip so you attend to every trader in each location with one stop. Plan your trip in a logical geographical sequence so you won't be doubling back on yourself. This will give you a better fuel efficiency because you won't be stopping and starting your engine repeatedly and unnecessarily.

Always try to accelerate gradually and steadily rather than putting the foot down hard, taking it off quickly and then having to brake to stop from running into the car in front. This not only saves fuel but also makes your brakes last longer!

Don't wait until the fuel tank is empty before you buy petrol. If you do, you will find yourself at the mercy of service station pricing policies. Fill up more often so you can buy at the best price.

Did you know that if you travel at 80km per hour instead of 100km per hour, you will reduce your fuel consumption by 50%? I'm not saying we should all travel around at 80km per hour, but if you reduce your speed by even a small amount the rewards are substantial.

My suggested fuel saving tip concerns tyre pressures. Using the pressures recommended by the car manufacturer gives the car optimal results between handling, tyre wear and softness of ride. By increasing these pressures by only 2-4 psi, not only increases fuel economy, but also increases tyre life and handling response, while only slightly decreasing softness of the ride.

I don't carry unnecessary loads around in the car. Carrying around heavy materials that you're not using just wastes fuel. Keep the vehicle as lightly loaded as possible.

If you live within walking distance of your local shopping venue, walk there and back, and arrange to have your weekly groceries delivered by the store. Believe me, it not only saves you money, it saves your tired old back!

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