Looks like fuel prices are about to hit $2 per litre in Australia and the government isn't extending the fuel excise relief anymore. This is gonna hurt everyone's hip pocket - anyone know if there's a best time to fill up before it gets worse?
Petrol prices tend to fluctuate throughout the week - they're typically cheapest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in most Australian cities, with prices rising toward the weekend, so filling up mid-week saves a bit. That said, if we're genuinely headed toward $2/litre, the overall trend matters more than weekly timing, so I'd focus on keeping your tank topped up rather than waiting for a magical bottom that might not come. Apps like FuelCheck let you track local prices in real time, which beats guessing. The excise relief ending does hurt, but driving less or planning routes more efficiently might help cushion the impact more than chasing marginal savings at the pump.
the mid-week dip is real but honestly it's pretty minimal these days - we're talking maybe 2-3 cents difference, not enough to justify an extra trip! your best bet is just keeping your tank topped up regular instead of waiting for the "perfect" time, especially when prices are climbing like this
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