Fuel prices move constantly, and a lot of the advice out there is either obvious or doesn't hold up. Here's what genuinely moves the needle.
Fill up on a full tank, not repeated half-tanks. It sounds trivial, but topping up little and often means you're statistically more likely to catch prices mid-cycle rather than at the low point, and you're making more trips to the servo than you need to.
Use the right grade, not a higher one "just in case". As covered in our fuel grade guide, running premium in a car that only needs 91 doesn't help performance or economy — it just costs more per litre for identical driving.
Join a loyalty program that actually pays back per litre, not just occasional discount codes. Speedway Rewards gives points on every fill and every in-store purchase, automatically, with no minimum spend — it's the difference between saving on the fills you were already making versus needing to change your behaviour to benefit.
Check tyre pressure monthly. Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance, and that translates directly into more fuel burned per kilometre — it's free to check and takes two minutes at any servo with an air pump.
Drive smoother, not just slower. Aggressive acceleration and braking burns noticeably more fuel than smooth, anticipatory driving at the same average speed — this alone can be worth more than choosing a cheaper bowser.
And don't underestimate an independent, locally-run station's ability to price competitively — being run by the person who owns it, not a head office, means Speedway operators can respond to local competition directly rather than waiting on a corporate pricing committee.
