The RACQ is urging drivers to fill up the tank now as petrol prices at some sites hit a staggering new high.
Club spokesperson Nicky Haydon says some fuel companies in Brisbane are charging $2.21.9 cents per litre for regular unleaded petrol .
“While that price is only being observed at a handful of sites in Brisbane, unfortunately we’re expecting more locations to follow suit in the coming days.”
“Currently the expensive sites are mostly on Brisbane’s southside, around Rocklea and Alexandra Hills, as well as north of the city in and around Kallangur and Mango Hill.”
“ Logan, the Scenic Rim, Ipswich, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are yet to see prices quite as high, but this could change at any time, so now is the time to fill up before cheaper fuel prices disappear.”
Ms Haydon says a range of global factors were to blame for the never-before-seen prices.
“The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a spike in oil prices in recent weeks, while ongoing international supply and demand issues, along with high Terminal Gate prices, are also continuing to have an impact and flow onto prices at the bowser.”
“Oil prices remain incredibly volatile so we’re closely monitoring the situation.”
“Some regional centres are also trending towards two dollars a liter, but we shouldn’t see those prices hit for another week or so.”
Ms Haydon urges drivers to shop around.
“The majority of sites in Brisbane are still charging $1.80 per litre or less for ULP – that’s why it’s so important to shop around and buy now.”
“Filling up at the cheapest sites compared to the most expensive, can save you at least $20 based on a 50-litre tank.”
“No matter where you live in Queensland, do your research and use apps like the RACQ’s Fair Fuel Finder to track down the service stations near you with the best deals.”
