Perth motorists are set to receive a minor reprieve at the fuel pump this Friday, with unleaded petrol prices experiencing a slight dip across the city. In a notable development, one generous service station will offer unleaded petrol below the dreaded $1.90 per litre mark, providing a rare moment of relief amidst persistently high fuel costs.
Significant Savings at Burk Cannington
The standout deal will be at Burk Cannington in the southern suburbs, where unleaded petrol is priced at 189.3 cents per litre. This figure marks the lowest price seen in weeks, following a period where fuel costs skyrocketed due to the ongoing Middle East war. Interestingly, this same outlet made headlines last Tuesday when a typographical error forced it to sell fuel for nearly $4 a litre, highlighting the volatility in the market.
Overall Fuel Price Trends in Perth
Despite the bargain at Burk Cannington, the broader picture for Perth remains challenging. The city's average price for unleaded petrol on Friday will dip to 220.8 cents per litre, a marginal decrease of just 4.7 cents from Thursday's average. Vibe emerges as the overall cheapest retailer, with an average unleaded petrol price of 211.7 cents per litre, while Caltex is the priciest at 229.5 cents per litre.
Diesel prices show little movement, with the average settling at 321.7 cents per litre, down slightly from Thursday's 322.9 cents. Meanwhile, LPG is the only product to see an increase, rising from 145.1 cents to 145.6 cents per litre.
Cheapest Petrol Locations Across Perth
For motorists seeking the best deals, here are the cheapest petrol stations in Perth on Friday:
- Atlas Fuel Forrestfield in the East at 199.9 cents per litre
- Burk Cannington in the South at 189.3 cents per litre
- Burk Landsdale in the North at 199.3 cents per litre
Comparatively, on Tuesday, the cheapest petrol was available at:
- Atlas Fuel Ascot in the East at 204.9 cents per litre
- Vibe Oakford Truckstop in the South at 199.2 cents per litre
- Vibe Bullsbrook in the North at 204.7 cents per litre
Regional and Statewide Fuel Situation
Regional areas are following Perth's lead with slight price decreases. Bunbury will host the lowest prices outside the metro region, with unleaded petrol at 222.7 cents per litre on Friday. However, fuel shortages continue to plague parts of Western Australia. According to the FuelWatch website, four service stations across the state are completely out of unleaded petrol and diesel, while several others face shortages of one fuel type.
Service Stations Without Unleaded or Diesel:
- Ballingup Liquor & General
- Condello’s Liquor Waterloo
- Hills Emporio
- Walkaway General Store
Service Stations Without Unleaded Petrol:
- Ampol Foodary Broome
- Shell S24 Bull Creek
- Mt Barker Fuel Services
- United Mount Barker Roadhouse Truck Stop
- Shell Reddy Express Port Hedland
Service Stations Without Diesel:
- Liberty Dongara
- IOR High Wycombe
- Shell S24 Redcliffe
- Shell Geraldton Truckstop
- Serpentine Falls Roadhouse
- BP Canning Vale OPT
- UGO Mundaring
- Ampol Picton Depot
- Shell S24 Redcliffe
While Thursday saw steady fuel stock in most areas, these ongoing shortages underscore the broader challenges in the state's fuel supply chain. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and check FuelWatch for real-time updates to navigate the fluctuating prices and availability.
