The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by over 28 cents per litre (cpl) to 132.9 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money.

FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 19 August 2020, branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Coles Express hiking by up to 41 cpl up to 145.9 cpl; Caltex and Caltex Woolworths up to 143.9 cpl; Puma up to 143.7 cpl; BP up to 142.9 cpl; 7-Eleven up to 141.7 cpl ; and Vibe up to 139.5 cpl.

Perth’s weekly petrol price cycle results in prices, on average, being cheapest on Monday and Tuesday and at their most expensive on Wednesday and Thursday – that’s why FuelWatch recommends filling up today.

If you need to fill up tomorrow, use FuelWatch as there are still 35 sites selling below 102 cpl. The difference between the highest and lowest priced sites is 48 cpl, which means you can save up to $28 on a 60 litre tank of fuel.

Tuesday’s cheapest ULP is available for:

• 101.3 cpl at 7-Eleven Midvale in the East;
• 97.7 cpl at Costco Perth Airport in the South; and
• 98.9 cpl at 7-Eleven Landsdale, 7-Eleven Wangara, Caltex Woolworths Greenwood and Liberty Landsdale in the North.

Wednesday’s cheapest ULP will be available for:

• 102.9 cpl at Caltex StarMart High Wycombe in the East;
• 97.7 cpl at Costco Perth Airport in the South; and
• 98.9 cpl at Liberty Landsdale in the North.

Drivers can head to the mobile compatible www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au site to find the cheapest fuel in their area. Log on after 2.30pm each day to compare today’s and tomorrow’s prices. You can also sign up for free emails along with the 10,500 others who benefit from daily updates. Alternatively, phone 1300 30 40 54.

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Media Contact: Alan Hynd, (08) 6552 9248 / 0429 078 791 / alan.hynd@demirs.wa.gov.au