Relief at the bowser as petrol prices fall

On Sunday, February 16 local consumers were paying $142.7/litre, however on Sunday, February 23 locals were filling up for an average $138.6/litre.

The drop comes as a relief for many drivers, as they had previously been forking out nearly $1.50/litre for regular unleaded fuel before Christmas.

AIP data reveals prices have dropped nearly 10¢/litre since Sunday, December 15, when locals were paying $146.5/litre.

RACV senior vehicle engineer Nicholas Platt urged locals to fill up while they could, as prices were expected to rise again.

“Prices in Shepparton generally follow the same patterns as the wholesale prices, with a fairly constant margin,” Mr Platt said.

“Recent falls in retail prices in Shepparton are due to a drop in the wholesale price, which is currently at the lowest we’ve seen since July and August last year.

“The wholesale prices have begun to trend up slightly.

“If that continues, we would expect Shepparton prices to rise slightly, as has been the pattern in the past." he said.

Mr Platt said the best way to avoid the petrol price pain was to shop around.

“Use a price comparison app or the RACV fuel prices website to find the best deal,” he said.

Fuel comparison site Petrol Spy revealed locals pulling up at the bowser yesterday ««Tuesday»» were paying as little as $127.9/litre.

Shepparton’s APCO station in Numurkah Rd came in the cheapest at $127.9/litre, while Liberty Fuels in Benalla Rd and both Woolworths Caltex stations were priced at $129.9/litre.

Former Shepparton local Jack Farrall was filling up at Liberty Fuels yesterday and was pleased to see the cheaper prices.

“I have been visiting family in Shepparton and I’m just filling up before I head back to the NSW Central Coast,” Mr Farrall said.

“Looking at the prices here they are nearly 10¢ cheaper than what I usually pay where I live.”

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