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Find the cheapest petrol in Adelaide with real-time pricing apps

Here’s all the apps you can use, to find a bargain at the bowser, and how to report servos who aren’t complying.

South Australians can now shop around for a bowser bargain with real-time fuel pricing at their fingertips.

Motorists are now able to access real-time data through apps to assess what the nearest and best petrol price is. 

All petrol retailers must submit their prices to an aggregator, with the data then available for app developers to use.

Any change in price must be updated within half an hour, or the retailer risks facing a hefty fine.

It’s hoped this will ensure motorists are better informed, helping to deliver cost of living relief to households right across the state.

A screenshot of the RAA app

The Productivity Commission estimates that access to real-time fuel pricing information will save motorists more than $3 million a year

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman says “Service stations that fail to comply could face penalties ranging from a $550 expiation fee to a maximum penalty of $10,000.

Consumer and Business Services Commissioner Dini Soulio says his team will be closely monitoring retailers to ensure they are complying with the new laws.

“In the lead-up to the launch of this scheme, my staff worked closely with retailers to ensure they understand their responsibility,” Commissioner Soulio said.

“We have also commenced a tender process for a data validation service, to ensure accuracy and validity of fuel prices,” he said.

The RAA’s motoring expert, Mark Borlace, says this scheme will be particularly beneficial to motorists near the end of a petrol price cycle

“Prices tend to jump around and differ greatly at the end of a cycle, so this scheme will help motorists find the cheapest price,” Mr Borlace said.

“The RAA is using this aggregated data to inform its app, which is free for all South Australians. It will allow motorists to search for the best price, and map their route to get the best deal, every day,” he said.

The real-time fuel price scheme will run as a trial for two years.

Find the cheapest fuel near you by using one of the following fuel price apps or websites. 

Fuel price logo

Fuel Price Australia

Download from Google Play

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Motor Mouth

Download from the App Store or Google Play 

Pumped

Pumped

Download from Google Play

RAA

RAA

Download from the App Store or Google Play

Spy

Petrol Spy

Download from the App Store or Google Play

Other apps will be added as they come on board with the scheme. 

Visit SA.GOV.AU  for more information on how to check fuel prices. 

If prices don’t match between the browser and a fuel price app, or petrol stations are missing from a fuel price app report this to Consumer and Business Services (CBS) or through any of the fuel price apps or websites.

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