Fuel prices climb in pandemic aftermath

THE days of record cheap fuel are over, the with average fuel price for unleaded in Toowoomba increasing by almost 17 cents per litre, following a sharp increase in June.

RACQ has revealed Garden City motorists will now pay 121.3cpl at the bowser.

RACQ spokeswoman Renee Smith said prices jumped after oil prices steadily increased in May and June.

She said while oil was now at $US 40 per barrel, it remained substantially lower than the $US 60 per barrel experienced in January.

“It was good while it lasted but unfortunately the days of 100cpl unleaded are behind us for now,” she said.

There are three petrol stations in Toowoomba where you can fill up your tank for well under the current average.

Metro Petroleum Toowoomba on James St and Russel St is offering unleaded for 109.7cpl, and BP High St is selling it for 110.9cpl.

From there prices jump to 117.9cpl at a number of Caltex and 7-Eleven service stations around town.

Ms Smith said no matter where you were in the state, the advice remained the same.

“Motorists underestimate how much power they have when it comes to keeping prices as low as possible, if they would only do a little bit of homework,” she said.

“We’re urging motorists to use tools like apps to fill up for the best price possible. Supporting the fuel companies offering the cheapest price will encourage competition in your local area.”

Note: Prices were current and accurate at the time of writing this article.