Keeping up with fuel prices (and getting the best deal)

[PhilT]

@passerbye123

Has anyone else noticed this.

I think so.

Games Petrol Companies Play

A decade ago the price spread between 91 and 98 was about $0.12/litre. About 5-7 years ago it went to about $0.16, and today I found it had gone to $0.20 at my local Coles Shell servo. Why? a) servos are not required to post prices for 95 and 98, only 91, and they are still allowed to post their discounted price for 91 (at least in VIC). b) more cars today require 95 and 98 so the ratio of 95/98 to 91 is increasing over time, and they can price it “under the radar” (ref “a” above). c) human…