The average price of regular unleaded petrol (ULP) is set to increase by around 30 cents per litre (cpl) to 134.5 cpl tomorrow, so FuelWatch is encouraging Perth drivers, if they can, to fill up today to save money.

FuelWatch advises that on Wednesday 26 August 2020, most branded retailers are hiking their ULP price: Caltex and Coles Express hiking by 41-42 cpl up to 145.9 cpl; Caltex Woolworths and BP up to 143.9 cpl; Puma and 7-Eleven up to 143.7 cpl; and Vibe up to 139.7 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 45 sites selling below 104 cpl. The difference between the highest and lowest priced sites is 46 cpl, which means you can save up to $27 on a 60 litre tank of fuel.

Tuesday’s cheapest ULP is available for:

• 101.5 cpl at Vibe Upper Swan IGA Xpress in the East;
• 99.7 cpl at Costco Perth Airport in the South; and
• 99.8 cpl at Vibe Bassendean in the North.

Wednesday’s cheapest ULP will be available for:

• 102.9 cpl at Caltex StarMart High Wycombe in the East;
• 99.7 cpl at Costco Perth Airport in the South; and
• 99.8 cpl at Vibe Bassendean 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: Frankie Pennington, (08) 6552 9410 / 0409 090 407 / frankie.pennington@demirs.wa.gov.au