Petrol Prices
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Topic: Petrol Prices
Posted By: mummy_becks
Subject: Petrol Prices
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 6:15pm
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I read today that the price of 91 has gone under $2 a litre again (started by Shell), which is really good. But this morning I went over to Ohakune to get some groceries and Aus $'s and to put a bit of petrol in my car and it was $2.12 a litre. Now last time I saw the petrol price it was $2.02 a litre (as it was $2.03 in Waiouru). Now I know at this time of the year Ohakune is a tourist haven because of the skiing but really can they charge an extra 10c a litre?? Is there anywhere I can complain to coz that really isn't on. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
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Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 6:22pm
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thats rude!! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4 
 
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I havent filled up this week so I have no idea what the prices are at the moment. I guess they are allowed to charge whatever they like? But an extra 10 cents? Cheeky buggers!Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 6:38pm
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if they are an independant gas station then they can charge what they like but if they are a chain then thats another story.
The BP here in Matata always charge around 10c more and when i queried it that was my answer 
but yay if it does go under $2!!  i think its still $2.02 here
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 6:50pm
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Queenstown and wanaka are always like that as well and charge way more. I suppose they just say it costs more for deliveries or something. I have no idea where ohakune is though and whether they could claim isolation as an extra cost. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 7:07pm
| gisborne and wairoa are always about 2 cents dearer. bayview used to be 2 cents cheaper so EV ERYONE fueled up there. they got complaints so had to adjust. v. annoying |
Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 7:22pm
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 7:29pm
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Also, and it dosen't work this way when prices rise, lol, they might still be using the petrol they bought at the dearer price... ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 9:19pm
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funny how they dont drop the prices as quick as they are to raise them.... -------------   
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 14 August 2008 at 9:25pm
Oh no, you're mistaken, remember that report cleared them of that (YEAH, RIGHT!) 
Westport's always ridiculous, something like 10-15c a litre extra. But then if you stop at Arthur's Pass you almost need to take the deed to your house to pay for the petrol there
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melnel wrote:Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 15 August 2008 at 1:01am
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Its the isolation thing. Lizzle's right - Gissy and Wairoa are a few cents more expensive, but if you try Hicks Bay (right on the tip of east cape), its closer to 15 cents more. The best option, I think, is to see if you can get a fuel card that charges you the national price, rather than the local price, if you live somewhere affected by isolation charges. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 16 August 2008 at 10:24am
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It was 1.98 at Mangaweka yesterday - bit far, but... ------------- |
Posted By: MelanieAndBree
Date Posted: 16 August 2008 at 12:52pm
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We got gas (well my mate did) at gull yesterday and it was 1.98 I hope it hasnt gone up again cause i need to fill up before going to auckland! ------------- Melanie. Mum to Briahna Robyn, 3yrs |
Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 16 August 2008 at 3:29pm
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Ohakune is always expensive, surprised Waiouru wasn't, they're in the middle of nowhere, every where around the central plateau is, its not somewhere you want to run out of gas.
That's why Bulls Mobil is full on a Friday night with skiers going to the slopes. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 16 August 2008 at 4:11pm
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We are only 1c more than the national price here, only have Shell and Caltex. While we are the middle of nowhere you still have to come through here to go throught the north island unless you take the long way. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: nicola86
Date Posted: 16 August 2008 at 5:53pm
| Its great that the prices have gone down as it means more trips to my horses :) |
Posted By: LovelyMummy
Date Posted: 17 August 2008 at 1:00pm
| We got petrol the other day at BP & it was down to $1.99, hope it keeps going down!!! |