The daily average price of unleaded fuel in Mount Isa has reached a new record, following a slow upward trend in the New Year.
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RACQ reported on January 14 that the average cost of unleaded petrol had reached a record high of 174.4 cents per litre (cpl), but has since surpassed that reaching 178.9cpl on January 17.
RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie said while fuel prices across regional Queensland had been very slowly trending upwards in recent weeks, prices at most service stations in Mount Isa soared by almost 20cpl in a matter of days.
"This is because only now are we seeing the impact of last year's high oil prices - which hit other parts of the State towards the end of 2021 - flow on to what Mount Isa motorists are being charged at the bowser," Ms Ritchie said.
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"The good news is we're not expecting prices to go much higher, equally however, they're not likely to drop by any significant amount over the coming weeks.
"Our advice is to use apps to shop around before you fill up - this includes checking prices along your route or at your destination, as you may find it's cheaper to fill up there."
Unleaded prices are approximately 10 to 15 cents dearer in Mount Isa then those in Brisbane and Townsville.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
