When it comes to running the household budget, at this time of the year we’ll take whatever good news we can get.
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It seems Central West motorists may have a small reprieve with news that fuel prices are expected to drop in the coming three to four weeks according to the NRMA.
But don’t crack the bon bon just yet.
Let’s not forget that fuel prices in the region will be coming down from a four-and-a-half year high, so the much anticipated drop may not be something to write home about.
Sadly however when it comes to making ends meet, every little bit helps.
Of course in this day and age, the onus is on all of us to be vigilant when it comes to how we spend out money including where we buy out petrol, and the sort of prices we pay for it.
There are all sorts of ways for us to comparison shop and we’re constantly being told to use mobile petrol pricing apps.
In fact drivers travelling long distances are encouraged to turn to the NRMA which provides live petrol prices from all of the services stations in NSW.
The reason why these services have proved so popular is because falling and rising petrol prices impact on all of our household budgets.
In fact the latest statistics from the national food charity Foodbank reveal that many households are only one large or unexpected bill away from disaster.
However it’s hard to factor fuel into a household budget when the price of fuel fluctuates so wildly.
It’s this high cost of fuel, particularly around Christmas time, that can often mean families can’t afford to travel great distances to be together.
About 17 million road trips are predicted this Christmas season, so it should come as no surprise that petrol companies will boost prices in line with this increasing demand.
In reality for many of us buying petrol is a non-negotiable expense especially when your job, your social life or your family’s movements depend on it.
However it’s the deliberate price increases that hurt the most.
With Christmas fast approaching let’s be real, small petrol price drops will do little to ease drivers’ distress.
What we need is a substantial drop in petrol prices that can make a real difference to families coping with the extra costs the festive season brings.
