By JONATHON HOWARD
FUEL prices at the Noosaville BP service station have remained the same for months, despite several dips below 140 cents per litre for unleaded.
Several Noosa motorists asked if Noosa Today could investigate why the Noosaville BP, on the corner of Mary Street and Weyba Road, has refused to budge from prices for unleaded of $145.9c/litre, diesel 160.9c/litre and LPG 96.9c/litre.
Noosa Today has also monitored the prices and found no change in the past month.
One motorist said he believed the BP service station was cashing in on tourism dollars – rather than following the fuel-based market trends.
Noosaville BP relieving manager Graeme Brown acknowledged that the fuel prices had remained the same for “sometime” but said the business was attempting to be as fair as possible.
“The running costs for Noosa’s only 24-hour service station – that’s also open seven-days a week including public holidays – means BP has to set the price somewhere,” he said.
“There’s the occasion when the price will fall or it could also rise.”
Mr Brown added the quality of BP’s fuel, including the cleanest rated LPG, meant the business offered a premium product.
“It’s really important to keep LPG systems clean, and this is something BP can offer,” he said.
Meanwhile, the cheapest fuel on the coast can be found at United Doonan for around 139c/litre for unleaded.
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