Fuel saving guides

No-nonsense guides to paying less at the pump in Australia.

Guide

How to find the cheapest fuel in Australia

Where prices come from, why they swing so much, and the fastest ways to always pay less.

Timing

Fuel price cycles: the best time to buy in each city

What price cycles are, why they exist, and how to buy near the bottom in your capital.

Fuel types

E10 vs 91 vs 95 vs 98: which petrol should you use?

Octane, ethanol and economy explained — and whether premium is ever worth the extra.

Savings

15 ways to save money on fuel

Simple, proven habits that shave real money off every tank — no gimmicks.

Discounts

Fuel dockets explained: Coles vs Woolworths

What the 4c is really worth, why it's capped there, and when using it costs you money.