Has there ever been any thought by forum members to start up a specific area where by members that are in the throws of making the crossing can update fuel prices
I'm not computer savy so hence the question and I have not seem to be able to find some form of current? pricing
I do realise the fluctuation of prices over a given time but if one was able to at least get an average I believe it would be a help to all
regards
geoffc
Aus-Kiwi said
11:38 PM Apr 9, 2016
$1.08 to $1.18 in SA . $1.52 over the Nullerbore .. 1.25 in Norsham . Further on around $ 1.15 or do up the coast .,Dangara so far .
Pamela G said
06:39 AM Apr 10, 2016
Have a look at wiki fuel its free . may not always be accurate as it is crowd driven and relies on other to update
aussie venturer said
08:30 AM Apr 10, 2016
Hi Geoffc,
Download the fuel map app,it is pretty good.It is customer updated with the price and time with the date and lists most I think servo's in town.
Well worth it.
Regards Aussie venturer.
Yuglamron said
08:50 AM Apr 10, 2016
I don't know how many 7-11 fuel stops there are outside Qld but their android app will give current fuel prices where ever you are.
kiwijims said
10:17 AM Apr 10, 2016
geoffc wrote:
Greetings one and all
Has there ever been any thought by forum members to start up a specific area where by members that are in the throws of making the crossing can update fuel prices
I'm not computer savy so hence the question and I have not seem to be able to find some form of current? pricing
I do realise the fluctuation of prices over a given time but if one was able to at least get an average I believe it would be a help to all
regards
geoffc
In W.A. go to this Web Site for up to the minute fuel prices...........
I am like the majority of us - I love to spend a buck or two less than I have to for any item I use/need. Particularly, if that item is something I need to purchase on a regular basis.
Obviously, if I pass through a town that has cheap/er fuel I will fill up ... and if it is that cheap, then the jerry can may get a drink as well. However, I gave up years ago caring about what price per litre fuel was.
I travel full-time and ultimately drift from town and area to town and area. That always means using fuel and needing to refill the tank every 450Km or so.
I gave up worrying how much per litre fuel would be where I WANTED to go. It is a necessity - unfortunately - therefore, I have to pay the price at the outlet I need to refuel at.
For instance, if I want to travel across the Nullarbor then the price per litre will not deter me. I will have to pay the prices set by the roadhouses. Sure, I could fill a number of jerry cans and avoid the roadhouses - but that adds weight (and uses up storage areas) so probably impacts fuel economy anyway. I could buy a long-range tank - but that too costs a bob or two, and how often would I really need it. Except in actual 'remote areas' servos are rarely more than a few hundred Km apart.
Cheers - and avoid the worries and enjoy the journey - John
geoffc said
11:43 AM Apr 10, 2016
Hi and greetings to all that have added to my initial post. Many thanks
I think John (Rockylizard) has actually hit the nail on the head with his comments (thanks)
I suppose in retrospect the purpose of my initial post was that in theory it would sort of be nice to know what is a head of one as we travel across this vast land of our's
Once again many thanks to those members that posted replies
geoffc
in transit said
02:35 PM Apr 10, 2016
John.
I love your attitude. It sums up what this life-style should be all about.
Aus-Kiwi said
03:43 PM Apr 10, 2016
Yes well ? Even at $1.5+ (For diesel) a litre it's not too bad considering last year it's what where paying on east coast .,
Grumpytoo said
04:53 PM Apr 10, 2016
Came off the crossing yesterday fuel. Fuel at $1.56 except at Eucla and Mundrabilla where it was $1.48. Remains at $1.56 until Norseman then starts to fall until Kalgoolie.
Bruce and Bev said
10:03 PM Apr 10, 2016
$1.05 for diesel in about 12 different fuel outlets in Perth metro - (north, south and hills) tomorrow.
Most of the others seem to be around $1.12.
Rocky is right about long range tanks - looked at getting one fitted when I first bought my ute and told it would be about $1800!!! That's one hella lot of fuel I bought and as John says, its extra weight causing more fuel to disappear out the back.
My tank only holds 72 lt, but have done all the States other than NT and Tas and although I carry 2 x 20 litre jerry cans of fuel in the holders provided by the van manufacturer, have only used one can once, when a country servo decided to close for the day so he could travel over to a regional city to watch the gee gees. The locals presumably knew what was happening, but us nomads found the "lights were off" that day
I usually end up emptying the jerry cans into my ute only to stop the fuel from going stale
Roving-Dutchy said
09:12 AM Apr 11, 2016
Take care when travelling long distances outback that you don't bypass a roadhouse because you don't like their price, as you know you have enough fuel to get to the next roadhouse.
But what happens if the next roadhouse is down for some reason maybe late fuel delivery or the generator has failed.
You are now up the creek without a paddle and the next road house is 200k's away. It hasn't happened to us but I have seen it happen to other travellers especially if you are using LPG, Have seen holdups of travellers for 4 to 5 days waiting for a LPG delivery.
Our rule is always to fill up before leaving each morning and always have enough fuel to get to the next major centre if bypassing any roadhouse.
Cheers
David
rockylizard said
09:34 AM Apr 11, 2016
Gday...
Spot on David (Roving-Dutchy).
When I do the Nularbor, for instance, I fill at each roadhouse for three reasons -
to ensure I have more than enough fuel in case of roadhouse 'problems' ahead;
to help 'spread the cost' of the fuel, so the cheaper ones offset the dearer ones; and
to give each roadhouse some business to help ensure they all remain viable.
And besides, it is good to stretch the pins every few hours anyway and swap tall tales and true with the locals and fellow-travellers.
Cheers - John
LLD said
06:38 PM Apr 11, 2016
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
Spot on David (Roving-Dutchy).
When I do the Nularbor, for instance, I fill at each roadhouse for three reasons -
to ensure I have more than enough fuel in case of roadhouse 'problems' ahead;
to help 'spread the cost' of the fuel, so the cheaper ones offset the dearer ones; and
to give each roadhouse some business to help ensure they all remain viable.
And besides, it is good to stretch the pins every few hours anyway and swap tall tales and true with the locals and fellow-travellers.
Cheers - John
Ditto to all of the above plus:
Roadhouse out of fuel type that I needed,
Been a torrential downpour which has leaked into the underground tanks,
And the funniest was the power being out and the petrol generator was empty. Had to syphon what little petrol was in my motorbike to start the generator so we could get petrol to fill up the generator and fill my bike back up again. Everyone was sitting around singing "There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza".
Greetings one and all
Has there ever been any thought by forum members to start up a specific area where by members that are in the throws of making the crossing can update fuel prices
I'm not computer savy so hence the question and I have not seem to be able to find some form of current? pricing
I do realise the fluctuation of prices over a given time but if one was able to at least get an average I believe it would be a help to all
regards
geoffc
Hi Geoffc,
Download the fuel map app,it is pretty good.It is customer updated with the price and time with the date and lists most I think servo's in town.
Well worth it.
Regards Aussie venturer.
I don't know how many 7-11 fuel stops there are outside Qld but their android app will give current fuel prices where ever you are.
In W.A. go to this Web Site for up to the minute fuel prices...........
http://www.fuelwatch.wa.gov.au/fuelwatch/pages/home.jspx
K.J.
Gday...
I am like the majority of us - I love to spend a buck or two less than I have to for any item I use/need. Particularly, if that item is something I need to purchase on a regular basis.
Obviously, if I pass through a town that has cheap/er fuel I will fill up ... and if it is that cheap, then the jerry can may get a drink as well. However, I gave up years ago caring about what price per litre fuel was.
I travel full-time and ultimately drift from town and area to town and area. That always means using fuel and needing to refill the tank every 450Km or so.
I gave up worrying how much per litre fuel would be where I WANTED to go. It is a necessity - unfortunately - therefore, I have to pay the price at the outlet I need to refuel at.
For instance, if I want to travel across the Nullarbor then the price per litre will not deter me. I will have to pay the prices set by the roadhouses. Sure, I could fill a number of jerry cans and avoid the roadhouses - but that adds weight (and uses up storage areas) so probably impacts fuel economy anyway. I could buy a long-range tank - but that too costs a bob or two, and how often would I really need it.
Except in actual 'remote areas' servos are rarely more than a few hundred Km apart.
Cheers - and avoid the worries and enjoy the journey - John
I think John (Rockylizard) has actually hit the nail on the head with his comments (thanks)
I suppose in retrospect the purpose of my initial post was that in theory it would sort of be nice to know what is a head of one as we travel across this vast land of our's
Once again many thanks to those members that posted replies
geoffc
I love your attitude. It sums up what this life-style should be all about.
Most of the others seem to be around $1.12.
Rocky is right about long range tanks - looked at getting one fitted when I first bought my ute and told it would be about $1800!!! That's one hella lot of fuel I bought and as John says, its extra weight causing more fuel to disappear out the back.
My tank only holds 72 lt, but have done all the States other than NT and Tas and although I carry 2 x 20 litre jerry cans of fuel in the holders provided by the van manufacturer, have only used one can once, when a country servo decided to close for the day so he could travel over to a regional city to watch the gee gees. The locals presumably knew what was happening, but us nomads found the "lights were off" that day
I usually end up emptying the jerry cans into my ute only to stop the fuel from going stale
But what happens if the next roadhouse is down for some reason maybe late fuel delivery or the generator has failed.
You are now up the creek without a paddle and the next road house is 200k's away. It hasn't happened to us but I have seen it happen to other travellers especially if you are using LPG, Have seen holdups of travellers for 4 to 5 days waiting for a LPG delivery.
Our rule is always to fill up before leaving each morning and always have enough fuel to get to the next major centre if bypassing any roadhouse.
Cheers
David
Gday...
Spot on David (Roving-Dutchy).
When I do the Nularbor, for instance, I fill at each roadhouse for three reasons -
And besides, it is good to stretch the pins every few hours anyway and swap tall tales and true with the locals and fellow-travellers.
Cheers - John
Ditto to all of the above plus:
Roadhouse out of fuel type that I needed,
Been a torrential downpour which has leaked into the underground tanks,
And the funniest was the power being out and the petrol generator was empty. Had to syphon what little petrol was in my motorbike to start the generator so we could get petrol to fill up the generator and fill my bike back up again. Everyone was sitting around singing "There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza".