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6 Apps That Help Find Which Fuel Price Is Right
Updated 8 Nov 2023
Michael Jacobson
Now more than ever, Australian motorists are searching for cheaper fuel.
The days of 99c fuel are well and truly gone, and recently we’ve had to endure prices going over $2 a litre.
Luckily, fuel price apps have become more prevalent in recent years, as a readily accessible weapon against the rising cost of living.
1. FuelCheck
A state-based app that offers users immediate access to up-to-date fuel pricing details encompassing all service stations throughout New South Wales.
Users can search for the least expensive options, allowing them to filter by brand or fuel type (E10, Regular, LPG, etc.)
2. Vroom Fuel Price Compare
A free mobile app that compares fuel prices in QLD, NSW, and WA leveraging government data.
Discover the most affordable fuel prices based on your location and preferred fuel type. You can also utilize Siri to locate the nearest petrol station, and get directions too.
3. My 7-Eleven
The app scans for the nearest 7-Eleven fuel stations in your area, taking into account your preferred fuel type, and presents the most competitive local fuel prices.
Plus with the Fuel Price Lock functionality, users can specify their desired fuel type, and the app brings up service stations with the best-priced fuel which you can secure it for a duration of up to 7 days.
4. FuelMap
All station information is added and edited by users just like you!
When you add a current fuel price, it is then shared with other users on the Fuel Map app. For WA users, fuel prices are automatically updated using FuelWatch.
Fuel Map also shows your fuel history so you can keep track of your purchases and your vehicle's fuel economy!
5. PetrolSpy
PetrolSpy has thorough coverage of all fuel stations across Australia, and with every daily price update, you have the chance to win a $25 fuel card as a contributor!
Check out their Unleaded and E10 fuel price cycle graphs for all metro areas in Australia.
6. Simples: Compare & Save
Amongst the wide range of products available on the Simples app, you can also find the fuel prices in your area with a tap of a finger.
Just search suburbs, locations, fuel brands or fuel types and they’ll show you petrol prices and stations on the map.
While finding the best app for you is a matter of personal preference, all reflect how fuel pricing is one of the most contentious aspects of motoring.
That's where a fuel price app may be a godsend.
There are a few other ways to save, with discount vouchers and special memberships offered through the big supermarkets... Keep an eye on the media as well, most radio stations give local price reports when petrol is likely to go up or down.
Further savings can be achieved via general improvements to driving efficiency and fuel economy.
Regularly servicing your car can also help keep your car as fuel-efficient as possible. Replacing air and oil filters will make a smoother running engine, and mechanics will make sure your tyres are inflated to the correct PSI.
Using AutoGuru to book your car for a service is convenient and hassle-free. You're just a few clicks away from quotes from trusted service providers, and no surprises!
Written By
Michael Jacobson
Michael Jacobson is an award-winning Queensland-based writer.
His appreciation for motoring began as a young journalist covering racing from Simmons Plains in Tasmania.
Over the years he has interviewed many Australian and international motoring greats.
He has also been driven around Lakeside Raceway at ferocious speed, circumnavigated the Gold Coast Indy circuit at more than 200kmh and managed to squeeze 365,000 kilometres out of a Toyota Starlet.