A guide to fuel types in Australia | Fuel in Focus

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of rising fuel prices in Australia and the suitability of different petrol options for various vehicles.

Drivers across Australia are paying more at the bowser as fuel prices remain unstable. So does it make sense to go for cheaper petrol options when filling up? The answer depends largely on your engine requirements, as not every fuel works for every vehicle.

Topics covered

• fuel types
• petrol options
• engine requirements
• fuel prices
• automotive advice

Keywords

• fuel types
• Australia
• petrol prices
• engine requirements
• automotive advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SBS

Places: Australia, bowser

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