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Guides
Everything we know about fuel.
Plain-English explanations, fact-checked against ACCC and state agency data.
Timing
How petrol price cycles work
Why prices spike and decline, how long each city's cycle runs, and how to time your fill-ups to save 25c per litre.
4 min read →Basics
Fuel types in Australia, explained
U91, U95, U98, E10, diesel and LPG — which one your car needs and what happens if you use the wrong one.
3 min read →SavingsSeven practical ways to save on fuel
Ranked tactics that actually reduce your annual fuel bill — from timing to tyre pressure.
5 min read →AppsWhat is 7-Eleven Fuel Lock?
How the Fuel Lock scheme works, when to use it, and why auto-locking saves more than manual.
4 min read →PolicyFuelCheck, FuelWatch and the ACCC
How official price reporting works in Australia, which states have it, and which are behind.
6 min read →EVEV charging costs, decoded
Per-kWh, per-minute, subscription vs. pay-as-you-go — here's how to actually compare prices.
5 min read →