Perth Southern Suburbs Cop 30 to 34 Cent Petrol Price Surge Overnight
Right, so if you filled up yesterday arvo in Perth's southern suburbs, give yourself a pat on the back. If you didn't, well, I reckon you're gonna cop it at the bowser this morning.
What's Gone On
The price cycle has kicked in hard across Western Australia, and fair dinkum, some of these overnight increases are taking the mick. We're talking 30 plus cents per litre jumps in places like Baldivis, Mandurah, and Forrestdale.
Here's the thing, right. Baldivis has copped the biggest hit, with unleaded jumping a massive 34 cents from 164.7 to 198.7 cents per litre overnight. That's not a typo, mate. Thirty four cents in one hit.
The Suburbs Getting Smashed
Let's break down what's happening across Perth's southern corridor:
Baldivis: ULP up 34.0 cents to 198.7 cents per litre. Premium 98 up 33.6 cents to 223.1 cents.
Mandurah: ULP up 32.3 cents to 200.2 cents per litre. Premium 95 up 31.3 cents to 215.7 cents.
Forrestdale: ULP up 31.4 cents to 197.3 cents per litre. Premium 95 up 31.3 cents to 213.0 cents.
Byford: ULP up 31.3 cents to 196.7 cents per litre.
Bibra Lake: ULP up 30.6 cents to 198.4 cents per litre.
Now, you'd be mad not to check what prices are doing before you head out. These surges tend to spread across the metro area over a day or two.
What This Means For Your Hip Pocket
Let's put this into real numbers. If you've got a 60 litre tank and you filled up yesterday at 165 cents, that's $99. Today at 199 cents? That's $119.40. A twenty dollar difference for the same tank of petrol.
That's four coffees, a couple of beers at the pub, or a decent lunch. Gone, just like that.
Where's Still Doing Alright
Not every servo has jumped yet. Worth keeping an eye on suburbs a bit further north or inland that might still be sitting on yesterday's prices. The thing with price cycles is they don't hit everywhere at once.
If you're out that way anyway, Balcatta and surrounds might still have some servos catching up. Prices there have jumped too, but averaging around 196 cents, which is still a few cents better than the southern suburbs.
Diesel Doing Its Own Thing
Interesting to note that diesel is telling a different story right now. While petrol has gone through the roof, diesel across WA is actually sitting pretty stable at around 188.3 cents average.
If you're looking for cheap diesel, Forrestdale is the spot right now with some servos showing 158.9 cents. Kwinana Beach is also competitive at 166.9 cents. That's a fair bit under the state average.
The Bigger Picture
Looking at the numbers nationally, NSW diesel actually dropped 3.8 cents to 191.6 cents average. Victoria diesel crept up a touch to 190.7 cents. But WA is still ahead of both on diesel pricing.
The Northern Territory continues to be the expensive cousin, with diesel averaging 239.1 cents. Some remote servos up there are charging nearly four bucks a litre if you can believe it.
What To Do Now
Here's my advice for Perth drivers this week:
- Check the interactive fuel map before you head out
- If your tank is half full, maybe wait a few days for prices to start dropping again
- Consider filling up in the outer suburbs where prices tend to be slightly lower
- Keep an eye on Bassendean, Welshpool, and industrial areas for trade pricing
Look, end of the day, the price cycle is what it is. Can't change it. But a bit of planning means more cash in your pocket for the important stuff. Can't argue with that.
If you got caught out this morning, don't stress too much. These high points usually last three to five days before they start coming back down. Just try to time your next fill for when we're heading back towards the bottom of the cycle.
