By SONJA KOREMANS
SOUTHERN Downs motorists are the winners in a petrol price war being played out in their region.
Drivers in Warwick were filling up with some of the cheapest unleaded petrol on offer in Queensland during May, according to RACQ.
Warwick’s average price of unleaded at 131.7 cents per litre (cpl), was 5.7cpl less than Brisbane, and second only to Moranbah’s 128.7cpl average.
Ahead of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, the average price for unleaded fuel in Warwick remains at 131.7cpl today.
That compares to a steep 153.9cpl that motorists in some other Queensland regional areas are paying this afternoon.
RACQ spokesperson Renee Smith said competition in the Rose City continued to keep prices low.
“With many of Warwick’s service stations located near each other on main roads, there is strong competition among retailers which drives down prices,” Ms Smith said.
“Those in nearby Toowoomba were also benefiting from some of the best priced fuel,with city’s monthly average of 133.2cpl the fourth cheapest in the state.”
Despite Warwick’s encouraging May prices, Ms Smith has urged motorists to shop around.
“Motorists seeking the best fuel prices on offer should check the RACQ website, with our Fair Fuel Price service showing how much you should be paying at the bowser,”she said.
“It gives the power back to consumers by helping take the guess work out of fuel pricing, and over time can make a real difference to your budget.”
Check petrol prices in your region at Fair Fuel Price: www.racq.com.au
