The price of petrol in Logan and the Scenic Rim has started to rise again putting more pressure on the cost of living.
RACQ spokesperson Nicky Haydon says at 11am on Friday 33 sites (6.7%) across Greater Brisbane, including Logan parts of the Scenic Rim, were charging 224.9 cents per litre (cpl) for regular unleaded petrol (ULP) and others are expected to follow.
“If your tank is getting low, now’s the time to head to the bowser because we are seeing new record prices in Logan. While we don’t expect the price to go above 224.9cpl this fuel cycle, we will see more and more fuel companies hike petrol to this price.”
“The good news is, there are still plenty of more reasonably priced sites available across Logan and the Scenic Rim so, do your research and look for those companies charging 195cpl or less.”
Ms Haydon says the increase is part of the south east’s regular price cycle, but prices were being exacerbated by unprecedented global events.
“There are a number of factors leading to these incredibly high fuel prices. We currently have a very volatile global oil market due to the war in Ukraine and sanctions continually tightening against Russia.”
“We also have ongoing supply issues, OPEC’s production is not meeting global demand and all these factors are contributing to what we’re paying at the bowser.”
Ms Haydon is urging drivers not to support the companies charging 224.9cpl.
“It’s so important to do your research before filling up, use apps like the RACQ’s Fair Fuel Finder to track down the best deals near you.”
