Many regional fuel retailers still ripping of motorists

04 March, 2016

Victoria’s leading transport advocate RACV says some motorists in country Victoria are being ripped off by fuel retailers who are refusing to pass on the lower prices being experienced in other regional centres and in parts of Melbourne.

The average regional petrol price is hovering at around 111.2 cents per litre. The cheapest average petrol price in our monitored locations can be found at Wallan where unleaded was selling for 96.9 cents per litre while the most expensive fuel can be found at Corryong with petrol retailing at 123.4 cents per litre and Traralgon at 120.4 cents per litre.

RACV Manager Vehicle Engineering, Michael Case, said the higher prices in regional Victoria are completely unjustified.

“If Wodonga, Bairnsdale, Ballarat and Bendigo are able to sell petrol at around $1 per litre there’s simply no good reason why fuel retailers in other towns and cities can't also.

“Frankly, they are being ripped off and we suggest motorists shop around and bypass any retailer that is charging too much for fuel.”

“Send a message to those service stations that are ripping off drivers, by supporting those keeping their prices down,” he said.

Monitor fuel prices using the RACV website at www.racv.com.au and average prices for regional areas. If using a mobile device go to m.racv.com.au 

Media inquiries: Lynette Keogh RACV Public Affairs: 03 9790 2572 or 0407 910 278