As Tasmanians prepare to hit the roads over Easter, the RACT has named the 10 cheapest petrol stations across the state.
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The cheapest petrol stations have been identified by the RACT’s GasBuddy app as having the lowest unleaded price over the past few months.
They are:
- Shell Dunalley (119 Arthur Hwy).
- Shell Risdon Vale (42 Sugarloaf Rd).
- BP Scamander (122-124 Scamander Ave).
- BP St Helens (6 Circassion St).
- United Scottsdale (34824 Tasman Hwy).
- Pineview Service Station, Scottsdale (2 George St).
- United Hagley (84 Meander Valley Rd).
- Bothwell Super Store (18 Patrick St).
- Bothwell Garage (16 Highland Lakes Rd).
- BP Wynyard (31 Inglis St).
RACT Member Assist general manager Darren Moody says the outlets are inTasmanian tourist areas or in regional or rural parts of the state that are “on the way” to traditional holiday locations.
He said the RACT wanted motorists to support petrol outlets that were offering cheaper prices to encourage competition and drive prices down.
“If motorists do not already have it, I would encourage them to download the GasBuddy app for access to real time fuel prices via their mobile device,” he said.
Mr Moody said there was no reason motorists should experience an increase in fuel costs this Easter.
“The wholesale price has been within a five-cent range for a number of months and there are no real signs that it will move too far from there over the weekend,” he said.
“While a number of states are at the low point of their price cycle, with the cycle likely to end any day now, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne could see a price jump this week and may be paying more for petrol than Tasmanians over Easter, we are certainly not expecting that scenario to play out here.”
Mr Moody said RACT Roadside Assist calls usually increased from country areas during the Easter holidays.
“Flat batteries are the number one reason for RACT Roadside Assistance call outs,” he said.
“While regular servicing, repair and maintenance won’t absolutely guarantee you a breakdown-free Easter, it will help avoiding a call out.
“Replacing timing belts, for example, should form part of any maintenance schedule.
“A broken timing belt can cause thousands of dollars damage to your engine.”
While some minor showers are forecast for Easter, the RACT has warned motorists to ensure tyres are in good condition and inflated correctly.
“If towing a boat or caravan, make sure the lights work, and that the coupling and safety chain are in good order,” Mr Moody said.
“Proper wheel bearing maintenance is also highly recommended if you have not had the trailer out for a while.”
Mr Moody said as daylight saving would end during Easter, motorists would be travelling in darker conditions earlier in the evenings, so make sure all lights were working and switched on when appropriate.
“If possible, avoid driving at dusk or dawn because of animals on the road,” he said.
“And roadworks across the state meant motorists should allow extra time for their journey this Easter.”