We went for a drive yesterday and since I'd locked in petrol at 115.9 at 7 Eleven, my intention was to fill up in Geelong. However as we approached Geelong the price was 118.9. I bought E10 at a United for 116.9 and decided to keep the 7 Eleven discount until later in the week. The price in Melbourne is around 139.9.
Often when we leave for a trip to the regional or country areas the first thing we do is make sure the tank is filled up, or at least that's what I used to do. Now I check where I'm going and see if there's cheaper petrol along the way if the prices have recently peaked.
This is the second time in as many months. First in Bairnsdale in January and now in Geelong. In fact most of the south west part of Victoria has prices around 10 cents per litre lower than Melbourne.
The old habit of filling up before leaving home on a long trip is now something to reconsider. Yes it's convenient to fill up before leaving, but if you have to make a special trip to fill up, perhaps check the petrol prices in the towns you'll be travelling through. Stopping along the way is a good time to stretch the legs and you may save some money as well.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.PetrolPricesMelbourne.com.au
Often when we leave for a trip to the regional or country areas the first thing we do is make sure the tank is filled up, or at least that's what I used to do. Now I check where I'm going and see if there's cheaper petrol along the way if the prices have recently peaked.
This is the second time in as many months. First in Bairnsdale in January and now in Geelong. In fact most of the south west part of Victoria has prices around 10 cents per litre lower than Melbourne.
The old habit of filling up before leaving home on a long trip is now something to reconsider. Yes it's convenient to fill up before leaving, but if you have to make a special trip to fill up, perhaps check the petrol prices in the towns you'll be travelling through. Stopping along the way is a good time to stretch the legs and you may save some money as well.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.PetrolPricesMelbourne.com.au
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