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Welcome to the latest edition of FuelWatcher, the newsletter that saves Australian motorists money with fuel saving tips and information.

FuelWatch leads the field

FuelWatch has always maintained a strong focus on utilizing technology for the benefit of our users. One recent example is the development of our new SMS service, meaning the cheapest fuel prices can be delivered directly to your mobile. While this is a highly visible service, FuelWatch also has a number of other projects on the go, aimed at making fuel prices more accessible for all Australian motorists. One such project has focused entirely on Web Service development, and from a recent article published by The Australian, on March 25th 2003, it is obvious FuelWatch is leading the field in this arena.

Building a Web Services application, based on XML, WSDL and SOAP technology for the technos, we have developed a system that makes the dissemination of fuel prices to our business partners much more efficient. To read the article click here.

Moving on…

After just over a year with FuelWatch I am leaving to pursue a career in Ireland. Thanks for all your feedback during my time at FuelWatch. It has no doubt helped to shape the direction we have moved in. In my place I would like to extend a warm welcome to Bernadette Murray, who has joined FuelWatch as the new Marketing Manager. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and am sure Bernadette will gain as much from working as closely with our users as I have.

Until next month, continue to enjoy the savings!

Alexandra Christopher
National Manager
achristopher@fuelwatch.com.au

Damien Reid, our guest editor, with more fascinating news on the Fuel and Auto front.

Clean Fuel Survey Chooses Diesel Over Hybrid
The respected JD Power and Associates, which regularly monitors automotive trends around the world, claims consumers would prefer a new-age clean diesel engine over hybrid electric should fuel prices begin to skyrocket. 

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Saving Fuel Has Never Been So Easy!
Right now, motorists are looking for ways more than ever to save money at the bowser with prices over the $1 per litre mark in most states and up to $1.10 in the country. So we know about driving lightly and shopping around for the best prices, but there’s another easy way to save fuel and it’s right underneath you.
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New car reviews proudly supplied by News Limited.

Juicing up the future
IS diesel a vital element of the future of motoring? BMW thinks so, as STUART MARTIN finds.

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Global praise for turbo
FORD'S Falcon XR6 makes all the right noises, says KEVIN HEPWORTH.

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The average, lowest and the highest prices for last month in each city were:

City Average Lowest Highest Adelaide 100.4 87.9 107.9 Brisbane 90.5 79.7 99.9 Melbourne 97.9 88.9 106.9 Perth 101.4 91.8 109.9 Sydney 99.3 87.9 110.0

The price leading service stations for each city last month were:

Brisbane	Service Station Liberty Address Corner Kessels Road & Springfield Street Suburb Macgregor Average Price for month 87.0
Sydney	Service Station Shell Address Corner Cumberland Road and Flint Street Suburb Ingleburn Average Price for month 93.7
Melbourne	Service Station Metro Fuel Address Corner Manningham Road and Bulleen Road Suburb Bulleen Average Price for month 95.4
Adelaide	Service Station Liberty Address Corner Grange Road and Welland Avenue Suburb Welland Average Price for month 97.9
Perth	Service Station Oasis Address Wanneroo Road Suburb Tuart Fill Average Price for month 94.8

FuelWatch is committed to helping Australian motorists get a better deal on fuel by providing them with free and easily accessible information on fuel prices.

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