Articles tagged: Fuel prices
Fuel prices on par with other towns
Colac’s fuel prices have stayed consistent since falling from last year’s major hike, but experts still advise motorists to look out for a bargain at the bowser.
Petrol prices stuck too high
Colac motorists should shop around for the best fuel price, as prices stay put at their record highs, despite prices dropping in other areas, an expert says.
Fuel price pain for taxi firm
Colac’s taxi service has absorbed the expense of rising fuel costs, but says it is unsure how much longer it can sustain the rising prices.
Fuel-price battle’s new focus on gas
Fuel price campaigner Phil Edge is calling on Colac residents to continue a push for lower fuel prices in the region, including gas prices.
PETROL PUSH: Colac must continue fuel-price campaign
FUEL campaigner Phil Edge says people must continue standing up to Colac’s fuel retailers and fight against high fuel prices.
NOT PUMPED: Lorne motorists hit with station closure
LORNE residents and visitors could be without fuel next month after the town’s only fuel supplier decided to close its doors.
Petrol prices reduce but we can do better
A COLAC fuel price campaigner is urging people to build pressure on petrol retailers and says prices are still “unfair”.
Colac fuel prices feature in federal report, but no official finding
COLAC fuel price campaigner Phil Edge is pleased Colac petrol prices gained a mention in a Federal Government competition law review.
Minister recognises fuel price disparity
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has called on petrol retailers to end a fuel price disparity in Colac and is pushing a federal minister to take action.
‘Scary ramifications’ from high fuel prices
COLAC’S Mark Stevens says the city’s high fuel prices have “scary ramifications” for residents, traders and tradespeople.
Call for surveillance of Colac fuel prices
COLAC fuel campaigners and the region’s federal MP are pushing the Federal Government for “surveillance” of Colac’s petrol prices.
Community supports Colac fuel price campaign
THE COLAC HERALD today launches a campaign to encourage residents to have their say on Colac’s fuel prices.
Campaigner supports review for fuel prices
A COLAC petrol price campaigner and Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson are urging Colac businesses and residents to speak up about the city’s high fuel prices.
Homelessness fear over rising fuel cost
COLAC district pensioner Penelope Lane says Federal Government budget measures, including a proposed fuel excise rise, could force her into homelessness.
Council will look at Colac fuel price
COLAC civic leaders will investigate how the city can end its ongoing battle with high fuel prices.
LPG price on way up
COLAC'S LPG fuel price has fluctuated about 20 cents this week and is likely to rise.
Colac drivers feel petrol price pain
COLAC motorists are suffering after petrol retailers hiked prices this week.
Petrol stations refuse to explain high price
THE owners of Colac’s BP petrol stations have refused to explain why petrol is more expensive in Colac than at Geelong, Winchelsea and Warrnambool.
Motorist wants Colac fuel boycott
A COLAC man is urging other Colac motorists to travel to Geelong or Winchelsea to buy fuel to avoid “rip offs”.
More petrol price pain ahead
COLAC motorists are bracing for more pain at the bowsers as petrol prices are set to rise again in the next fortnight.
Cheaper to drive elsewhere for fuel
A COLAC district motorist drives to Winchelsea or Geelong to buy petrol because Colac’s fuel is too expensive.
Colac drivers pay premium fuel price
MOTORISTS were paying an average 17 cents more a litre for petrol in Colac than at Geelong bowsers this week.
Petrol price falls but not in Colac
COLAC and district motorists could have a frustrating wait for cheaper petrol while Melbourne prices have hit a 17-month low.
Bid to boycott Colac petrol
A COLAC district motorist is encouraging people to boycott the city’s petrol outlets in favour of cheaper prices up the highway.
