How to refuel when driving in Australia ?
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Fuel Summary: Australian fuel prices are aligned with international oil prices, with gasoline costing about 2.11 Australian dollars per liter and diesel being slightly cheaper. Most gas stations are self-service and accept cash and credit card payments. Local fuel terminology: Gas station / petrol station Gasoline: Unleaded Diesel: Diesel How to distinguish diesel from gasoline: Green is 94 octane gasoline, blue is 95 octane gasoline, red is 98 octane gasoline, and black is diesel. Instructions for using the fuel pump: 1. Semi-self-service refueling: The refueling process is simple, park and turn off the engine, open the fuel tank cap, insert the fuel gun into the tank opening, press the fuel gun valve twice, and start refueling. You need to keep pressing the fuel gun valve during the refueling process. After the tank is full, the gun will automatically stop. Then, go to the convenience store to pay by reporting the pump number. Both cash and card payments are accepted. 2. Manual refueling: Some small gas stations have staff who will assist with refueling. Refueling precautions: Fuel prices vary regionally in Australia, with larger cities generally having cheaper fuel and more remote areas having more expensive fuel. There are many gas stations in Australia, making them easy to find. Most gas stations close at night, but larger areas have 24-hour gas stations. You can choose a refueling point based on your itinerary. Gas stations generally provide some simple free car washing tools for self-service use. Recommended local gas stations: 1. There are plenty of gas stations along the Australian highways, and carltex, BP, Shell, and 7-11 are all large gas stations with reliable fuel. BP's fuel is resistant to burning, and Shell's fuel has good power. 2. Some gas stations partner with large supermarkets, offering fuel vouchers with a minimum purchase of goods: Spending 30 Australian dollars at Coles entitles you to a fuel discount at Shell with the receipt, while Caltex corresponds to Woolworths.