Buying fuel ( diesel) before crossing the WA/SA border
briche said
11:00 AM May 5, 2021
Just asking the question, I know that one of them is cheaper than the other but cannot remember which one. I would appreciate your comments please
briche
JeffRae said
11:16 AM May 5, 2021
Eucla is usually cheaper the Border Village
Ger08 said
12:06 PM May 5, 2021
Definitely Eucla. Border Village is super expensive.
Grumpytoo said
12:12 PM May 5, 2021
Came over last week. Eucla had no deisel due to contamination issue. Mundrabilla whitch is 70ks further on is cheapest at the momment
HandyWalter said
08:14 AM May 6, 2021
Most expensive is between and including Eucla and Belladonia. Going to WA I fill up at Ceduna and have enough to get to Norseman, and Visa Versa.
Bobdown said
10:50 AM May 6, 2021
HandyWalter wrote:
Most expensive is between and including Eucla and Belladonia. Going to WA I fill up at Ceduna and have enough to get to Norseman, and Visa Versa.
1200 ks on a tank, that's not bad HandyWalter or a lot of jerry cans.
It's not that bad at Eucla or Mundrabilla, but not at the Border Village.
Cheers Bob
HandyWalter said
11:17 AM May 6, 2021
3 jerry cans and a full tank. No probs at all, even towing a van behind!
Whenarewethere said
11:43 AM May 6, 2021
I can get from Ceduna to Norsmam with an additional 50L & not too much headwind, but I do stop & buy a hamburger with the lot at C0cklebiddy Roadhouse & a few goofballs for my sister!
Aus-Kiwi said
09:19 AM May 14, 2021
I took 2 Jerry cans . Topped up with $80 just to be safe and give a little to roadhouse and break on the way . From memory $1.80 a litre . I never want to run out of fuel out there !! 5 days . Next time Ill stop camp for longer on the way . No hurry !
fwdoz said
02:20 PM May 14, 2021
When we went across in 2019, Eucla & Mundrabilla were $1.80/L, after that is $2.20/L across the Nullarbor til you get to Norseman.
Whenarewethere said
03:36 PM May 14, 2021
Up to $2.25 in 2019 on the Great Central Road.
It is not worthwhile getting too hung up on price. If one pays an extra $0.50 per litre. 50 litres to get you to civilization is only an extra $25.00 better than running out!
Ge said
04:17 PM May 16, 2021
Buying fuel ( diesel) before crossing the WA/SA border
If you don't you could have a problem looming.
Geeco said
02:21 PM May 19, 2021
Currently in Esperance , travelled the Nullarbor last week. Prices are as follows for diesel;
Ceduna $1.329
Penong $1.379
Nullarbor $1.92
Eucla $1.76
Border Village $1.92
****lebiddy $1.85 ( seems the software has edited out the start of this place name)
Norseman $1.53
Hope this helps.
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:23:16 PM
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:24:56 PM
peter67 said
05:14 PM May 19, 2021
Norseman right now $1.61
Ger08 said
11:39 PM May 19, 2021
Geeco wrote:
Currently in Esperance , travelled the Nullarbor last week. Prices are as follows for diesel;
Ceduna $1.329
Penong $1.379
Nullarbor $1.92
Eucla $1.76
Border Village $1.92
****lebiddy $1.85 ( seems the software has edited out the start of this place name)
Norseman $1.53
Hope this helps.
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:23:16 PM
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:24:56 PM
Thanks for the prices - well be crossing in a month or two and it will help planning our fuel stops
Whenarewethere said
09:00 AM May 20, 2021
If traveling west, don't fill up to the last drop at Norseman. Wait till you get to Esperance or Kalgoorlie.
Cupie said
12:48 PM May 20, 2021
Ger08 wrote:
Geeco wrote:
Currently in Esperance , travelled the Nullarbor last week. Prices are as follows for diesel;
Ceduna $1.329
Penong $1.379
Nullarbor $1.92
Eucla $1.76
Border Village $1.92
****lebiddy $1.85 ( seems the software has edited out the start of this place name)
Norseman $1.53
Hope this helps.
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:23:16 PM
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:24:56 PM
Thanks for the prices - well be crossing in a month or two and it will help planning our fuel stops
I haven't bee across for several years, but in the 5 or more times that I did we always planned our usage to include topping up at Mundrabillia as they were always the cheaper one. It is not included on the list and when I looked at their web site they laimed cheaper fuel but didn't display current prices on the included notice board on the site.
The question arises 'are they still selling fuel'?
ps .. My petrol efi Patrol is thirsty (20L/100k towing on a good day) & has a small 80/90L tank. My strategy was to fill the tank at either Ceduna or Norseman depending on the direction I was traveling and carry 3x20L jerry cans. Watching my usage carefully I would use the jerry cans strategically & perhaps add a little at selected roadhouses along the way if necessary aiming to get to Ceduna or Norseman just comfortably. In any case a few extra dollars to help the roadhouses stay in business was no real issue in the scheme of things. I always tried to keep one 20L jerry can as an emergency back up in case of unexpected headwinds etc. using it only when close to the end of the crossing. BTW, fuel discount vouchers were available at Norseman & Ceduna.
pps. I usually carry one 20L can as an emergency holding on any outback trip.
Grumpytoo said
07:45 PM Jun 2, 2021
Currently at Eucla heading east. A heads up that Mundrabilla Road House is currently closed. Apparently had an accident there recently
Glennf
Stretch60 said
07:20 AM Jun 3, 2021
About to say best coffee crossing over 3 weeks ago, Mundrabilla 1st, Nullabor 2nd. The rest are ****e.
Poppabare said
09:24 AM Jun 3, 2021
Not so much about the cost of fuel or availability - some fuel stops have problems with internet connection (no card facility - Madura comes to mind) so it is wise to have some cash available. Also, keep your tanks topped up, you never know if the next stop has fuel. poppabare.
Just asking the question, I know that one of them is cheaper than the other but cannot remember which one. I would appreciate your comments please
briche
1200 ks on a tank, that's not bad HandyWalter or a lot of jerry cans.
It's not that bad at Eucla or Mundrabilla, but not at the Border Village.
Cheers Bob
I can get from Ceduna to Norsmam with an additional 50L & not too much headwind, but I do stop & buy a hamburger with the lot at C0cklebiddy Roadhouse & a few goofballs for my sister!
Up to $2.25 in 2019 on the Great Central Road.
It is not worthwhile getting too hung up on price. If one pays an extra $0.50 per litre. 50 litres to get you to civilization is only an extra $25.00 better than running out!
If you don't you could have a problem looming.
Currently in Esperance , travelled the Nullarbor last week. Prices are as follows for diesel;
Ceduna $1.329
Penong $1.379
Nullarbor $1.92
Eucla $1.76
Border Village $1.92
****lebiddy $1.85 ( seems the software has edited out the start of this place name)
Norseman $1.53
Hope this helps.
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:23:16 PM
-- Edited by Geeco on Wednesday 19th of May 2021 02:24:56 PM
Thanks for the prices - well be crossing in a month or two and it will help planning our fuel stops
If traveling west, don't fill up to the last drop at Norseman. Wait till you get to Esperance or Kalgoorlie.
I haven't bee across for several years, but in the 5 or more times that I did we always planned our usage to include topping up at Mundrabillia as they were always the cheaper one. It is not included on the list and when I looked at their web site they laimed cheaper fuel but didn't display current prices on the included notice board on the site.
The question arises 'are they still selling fuel'?
ps .. My petrol efi Patrol is thirsty (20L/100k towing on a good day) & has a small 80/90L tank. My strategy was to fill the tank at either Ceduna or Norseman depending on the direction I was traveling and carry 3x20L jerry cans. Watching my usage carefully I would use the jerry cans strategically & perhaps add a little at selected roadhouses along the way if necessary aiming to get to Ceduna or Norseman just comfortably. In any case a few extra dollars to help the roadhouses stay in business was no real issue in the scheme of things. I always tried to keep one 20L jerry can as an emergency back up in case of unexpected headwinds etc. using it only when close to the end of the crossing. BTW, fuel discount vouchers were available at Norseman & Ceduna.
pps. I usually carry one 20L can as an emergency holding on any outback trip.
Glennf
Not so much about the cost of fuel or availability - some fuel stops have problems with internet connection (no card facility - Madura comes to mind) so it is wise to have some cash available. Also, keep your tanks topped up, you never know if the next stop has fuel. poppabare.