petrol
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ACCC Takes Petrol Giants To Court Over Price Sharing
Consumer regulator the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is sometimes criticised for not doing more to ensure petrol pricing is fair and competitive. That situation appears to have reversed dramatically today, with the ACCC taking Woolworths, Coles, 7-Eleven, BP and Caltex to court over allegations of “price sharing” that has reduced competition in the…
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Plan Your Move For Off-Peak Traffic Times To Save On Petrol Costs
A DIY move saves money with proper planning and prep. Part of that planning includes accounting for not just the cost of petrol, but how your vehicle consumes the petrol in traffic. Plan your move for off-peak traffic times to save a bit of money.
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Why Costco Won’t Make Petrol Cheaper
In a new twist in the long-running Australian petrol wars, Costco is preparing to join the discount petrol market. Sydney’s second Costco outlet, scheduled to open later this year, will reportedly sell heavily discounted fuel.
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How Petrol Stations Are Making It Harder To Find ‘Cheap Days’
Petrol isn’t cheap: the average cost in Australia over the last year was 143 cents a litre. When weighed up against other locations, Australia still comes out as one of the less expensive OECD countries, but shifty behaviour by retailers means it’s getting harder and harder to buy petrol at the lowest price point.