Petrol - New Price Hike Hits
Issue Date: - Monday, 29 September 2008
Tomorrow (1 October 2008) Caltex and BP are increasing the price of unleaded petrol (ULP) by up to 14 cents per litre (cpl) to 156.9 cpl at a number of their metropolitan sites. This follows similar price movements by Caltex and BP over the last couple of days.
The average price of ULP across Perth tomorrow will be 148.9 cpl, however more than 170 service stations will still be selling for less than this price.
FuelWatch is encouraging motorists to buy their petrol today or tomorrow while cheaper prices are still available and to check petrol prices before they buy.
Motorists are encouraged to buy their fuel from retailers who maintain cheaper prices.
In the Eastern suburbs tomorrow the cheapest fuel can be purchased from Gull Karagullen Motors for 142.9 cpl.
In the Northern suburbs tomorrow the cheapest fuel can be purchased from Caltex Woolworths Morley Galleria for 141.3 cpl.
And South of the river tomorrow the cheapest fuel can be purchased from Gull Parmelia for 141.5 cpl.
Motorists can find the best prices before buying by checking the FuelWatch website at www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au , telephoning 1300 55 08 08 or by watching the nightly news on Channel 7 for the FuelWatch segment.
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