HIGHLANDERS are being urged to take action on high petrol prices.
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ACT Fuel Watch co-founder and former Bowral resident Benjamin Ling said a targeted approach was the most effective.
“I’d recommend residents went to one station per town - it will force the other stations to compete,” Mr Ling said.
“Just go for the petrol, don’t buy anything in store.”
“If everyone agrees on a station and not to buy within the station, it will make a difference.”
ACT Fuel Watch founders and Canberra residents implemented a successful campaign called No Fuel Friday, which was held in January and February last year.
The founders recommended motorists purchased petrol from two stations in the least expensive suburb. According to Mr Ling, the campaign resulted in a decrease in the average petrol price by 15 to 20 cents.
While the campaign had ended, Mr Ling said efforts had continued.
"We are continuing to promote selectively shopping for fuel as well as skipping in store purchases," he said. "The price has gone down by around six cents per week."
Mr Ling recommended Highlanders downloaded the Petrol Spy mobile phone app to keep track of petrol prices.
Petrol Spy is crowd-sourced and compares prices by postcode.
Mr Ling said the more users on the app, the more up-to-date the information was.
For more information, visit petrolspy.com.au