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Hi
Welcome to the latest edition of FuelWatcher,
the newsletter that saves Australian motorists
money with fuel saving tips and information.
Another Bumper Year For FuelWatch!
The end of 2002 will mark another bumper year
for FuelWatch, with community support ever
increasing. A number of organizations have come
on board in supporting FuelWatch in the past 12
months, showing that it is not only FuelWatch
that is working to relieve the frustrations of
motorists over fluctuating fuel prices.
FuelWatch is now featured across Austereo, News
Limited and the Seven Network, in addition to a
range of other partners, meaning cheaper fuel
prices are always at hand in newspapers, on
television, radio and the internet. As the
holiday season draws near fluctuating petrol
prices will no doubt be in the spotlight once
again, so we encourage you to stay tuned to
FuelWatch and our partners to ensure that you
always get the best deal on fuel.
Ethanol debate
Last month we launched the first in a series of
articles about alternate fuels, with guest
editor Damien Reid investigating zero emission,
hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. In
response to overwhelming feedback from you, the
user, this month Damien reports on the debate
over the use of ethanol as an additive to fuel.
The article is certainly thought-provoking and
well worth a read, so make sure not to miss it!
Stop, Revive and Survive
We encourage all motorists to take extra care as
the holidays approach, and if you’re traveling
long distances make sure to take regular breaks
from driving. We want to see everyone back
safely next year, when we’ll be launching our
new website and giving away some great prizes,
so please take care. Remember, stop, revive and
survive.
From the entire team at FuelWatch we wish each
and every one of our FuelWatchers a happy,
healthy and prosperous new year.
Alexandra Christopher
National Manager
achristopher@fuelwatch.com.au
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Damien Reid, our guest editor, with more fascinating news on
the Fuel and Auto front.
Bodies Push For 10% Ethanol Limit
Leading motoring bodies including as the
Australian Automobile Association have
encouraged the development of alternative fuels
such as ethanol, but warn that when mixed with
petrol, the amount of ethanol could have
disastrous effects. [Read
more]
What Is Premium Unleaded Petrol?
Marketing has a lot to answer for when it
comes to selling cars. After decades of
stereotyping, it’s too late to change
perceptions and no matter how much convincing
and hard facts you may present, when you mention
a performance car, the general reaction is you
don’t give a damn about economy. [Read
more]
New car reviews proudly supplied by News
Limited.
Subaru's New Impreza
Changes to the Impreza are not just
skin deep, as STUART MARTIN reports. Begone the
bug-eye Impreza, behold the more attractive WRC-friendly
Impreza range for 2003. Subaru insists this is
more than just a head/tail-light and bonnet
scoop (it's 20mm wider) facelift to perk up the
looks. [Read
more]
Road Test: Mazda RX-8
MAZDA'S exciting RX-8 will be available in
Australia next year. STUART MARTIN took the
first test drive in Japan. In many eyes, Mazda's
RX-8 looks better in production than in concept
(RX-EVOLV) form, sitting on the road with an
aggressive squat.
[Read
more]
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Each month we will have a fuel saving tip that has
been sent in from one of our FuelWatcher's. If you know of a way that can help
other FuelWatcher's save money on their fuel bill please
send it in. If your tip is published we will send you a $25 FREE fuel
voucher.
This month's winner is Bill Veldmeyer from
Queensland.
"Petrol on a busy
highway can cost 2 to 3c more per litre than the
same brand and same grade at a quiet corner just
a few blocks away, so make sure to compare
prices along the routes you normally drive."
Congratulations,
your $25 free fuel voucher is on the way!
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The average, lowest and the highest prices for last month in each city were:
| City |
Average |
Lowest |
Highest |
| Adelaide |
87.1 |
77.5 |
95.9 |
| Brisbane |
81.2 |
71.4 |
92.9 |
| Melbourne |
87.6 |
79.9 |
97.9 |
| Perth |
89.5 |
81.9 |
99.9 |
| Sydney |
87.1 |
78.9 |
99.9 |
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The price leading service stations for each
city last month were:
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| Brisbane |
| Service Station |
Independent
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| Address |
Sherwood
Road |
| Suburb |
Rocklea |
| Average Price for month |
76.8 |
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| Sydney |
| Service Station |
Shell |
| Address |
Hamilton
Road |
| Suburb |
Fairfield |
| Average Price for month |
80.3 |
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| Melbourne |
| Service Station |
Caltex |
| Address |
Corner
Footscray Road & Moreland
Street |
| Suburb |
Footscray |
| Average Price for month |
82.1 |
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| Adelaide |
| Service Station |
Mobil |
| Address |
Corner The
Golden Way & Sunnybrook
Drive |
| Suburb |
Wynn Vale |
| Average Price for month |
85.0 |
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| Perth |
| Service Station |
Liberty |
| Address |
Orelia
Avenue |
| Suburb |
Orelia |
| Average Price for month |
84.9 |
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