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Get The Dates Of The Next Predicted Future Petrol Price Lows
In Major Australian Capital Cities
So You Can Save Money At The Bowser!

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How I Discovered Petrol Price Cycle Lows...

This happens to me all the time...

I get in my car and my petrol gauge is indicating close to empty.

I drive to where I was going and, on the way, I look at petrol prices at service stations.

“Do I buy today at $1.14/l or do I wait until tomorrow?” I ask myself.

“Will prices jump to $1.32 or will they drop to $1.01?”

It’s a risky choice.

If you are filling a 20-litre petrol tank each week that's an approximate a $200 ($0.20/litre saving when purchasing at the cycle low *20 litres *52 weeks) saving per year from some quick, yet smart hedging.

I’d rather that money in my pocket and not some Saudi Prince!

On a good day, that saving can get you a direct flight to Bali and back.

But alas, how do YOU know what will happen?

Although some mobile apps and websites tell you the real- time price of petrol in major Australian capital cities, who really cares if you know what the days petrol price is, or, find the cheapest daily petrol if it is at the peak of the price cycle?

You still paid the more for petrol than you should have.

It is kinda being penny wise, yet pound foolish.

Knowing when the petrol price is going to be at its low point of the cycle is the pipe-dream!

As I am a university lecturer in Innovation, I set about researching petrol prices in Australia.

And what I found was, that in Australia, petrol prices run in various cycles.

These cycles are aren’t always consistent.

Based on that understanding, despite their inconsistency, I decided to create an algorithm that could predict the come lows in the petrol price cycles.

As you can imagine, it was a very difficult and complex task.

Using the algorithm I created, for the past 5 years I have known when petrol prices are low and have capitalised on those savings at the bowser.

It was and still is the first and only algorithm in the world that accurately (within about a day) predicts the lows of the petrol price cycle in major Australian capital cities.

How Petrol Pricing Works In Australia...

Price, is amount of money asked for by a supplier from a customer, or the amount of money paid by a customer to a supplier for a product or service.

Pricing, is the process a supplier uses to set the price of a product or service for sale to a consumer.

When a supplier is deciding to set the price of a product or service they consider the “price point” – that is, the possible/hypothetical “points” of price on a graph they could sell a product or service for.

Prices could be:

• Fixed; or
• Changing (Also called Dynamic Price).

Those fixed or changing prices could be based on:

1. The raw cost of materials for the supplier;
2. The desired margin or profit for the supplier;
3. The market conditions/demand for the product or service by consumers; or
4. Through many other pricing strategies...

Petrol stations in Australia sell petrol on a dynamic pricing basis, and according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission petrol prices are based on “deliberate policies of petrol retailers, and are not directly related to changes in wholesale costs.”

I will not speculate as to what those policies of petrol retailers are, but the fact remains, that in Australia petrol prices occur in cycles – that is prices go from a high price point to a low price point and repeat.

This is referred to as the “Australian petrol price cycle”.

And the price at any given day in Australian petrol price cycle (the peak price to low price) is measured as an average for an entire state/region.


There are more than 8,000 petrol stations in Australia.

So, for example, in a hypothetical 14-day petrol price cycle in a single state/region the daily average of all those petrol stations could be as follows:

• Day 1: $1.47 per litre;
• Day 2: $1.45 per litre;
• Day 3: $1.44 per litre;
• Day 4: $1.41 per litre;
• Day 5: $1.39 per litre;
• Day 6: $1.38 per litre;
• Day 7: $1.35 per litre;
• Day 8: $1.29 per litre;
• Day 9: $1.23 per litre;
• Day 10: $1.21 per litre;
• Day 11: $1.22 per litre;
• Day 12: $1.25 per litre;
• Day 13: $1.45 per litre; and
• Day 14: $1.45 per litre.

This example is similar to what is reflected in several free “comparison” petrol price apps provided by government and commercial providers such Petrol Spy and so on.

This hypothetical 14-day petrol price cycle has a peak average state/region price and low state/region average price.

The peak is Day 1 at an average of $1.47 per litre and the low is Day 10 at an average of $1.21 per litre.


Although possible, petrol prices in Australia are never 2 days – that is a peak day, followed by a low day, followed by a peak day and so on – petrol prices in Australia incrementally decrease and increase in price over several days.

There are 3 ways to save money at the petrol bowser as a consumer:

1. Purchasing the cheapest petrol on any given day;
2. Purchasing the at the low of the petrol price cycle; and
3. A combination of both.

Way #1 To Save At The Bowser - Purchasing The Cheapest Petrol On Any Given Day

Now, even though each of the 14 days described above have an average price which is made up of all of those petrol stations in that state/region, there is still fluctuation and discrepancy in prices between individual petrol stations each day, that being a daily peak maximum price and a daily minimum price.

For example, on Day 1 the average petrol price is $1.47 per litre, however:

• Retailer A could be selling it for $1.47 per litre;
• Retailer B could be selling it for $1.45 per litre; and
• Retailer C could be selling it for $1.50 per litre.

The average of $1.47, $1.45, $1.50 is $1.47 per litre.

If consumers purchased petrol from the cheapest retailer on any given day, then they could potentially save the difference between the maximum price for the day and the minimum price for the day.

In the previous example of Retailer A, Retailer B and Retailer C, the maximum saving that is possible if the consumer shopped around for petrol, $0.05 cents per litre ($1.50 - $1.45 = $0.05 cents per litre).

Way #2 To Save At The Bowser - Purchasing The At The Low Of The Petrol Price Cycle

If the consumer purchased on the day of the low of the petrol price cycle, then they could potentially save the difference between the average price of the peak day of the cycle ($1.47), Day 1 and the average price of the low day of the cycle, Day 10 ($1.21).

In the case, buying petrol on the low day of the cycle is saving is $0.26 cents per litre ($1.47 - $1.21 = $0.26 cents per litre).

Obviously buying at the low ($0.26 cents per litre) is a greater savings than buying at the minimum price on the day ($0.05 cents per litre).

Way #3 To Save At The Bowser - Purchasing The Cheapest Petrol On A Day & Purchasing The At The Low Of The Petrol Price Cycle

Now, as I explained previously the price at peak and low is measured as an average in a state/region.

This means that at the low in the cycle there could be petrol stations selling lower than the daily average and at the peak of the cycle there could be petrol stations selling higher than the daily average.

In the attachment, this is the case.

On the peak, Day 1, Retailer C is selling petrol at $1.50 per litre - $0.03 cents per litre above the daily average ($1.47 per litre).

And on the low, Day 10, Retailer A is selling petrol at $1.20 per litre - $0.01 cents per litre below the daily average ($1.21 per litre).

Mathematically speaking, the most a consumer can save on petrol purchases is 1) at the petrol station with the cheapest price for a that day and 2) at the low of the petrol price cycle of the state/region.

And in our examples, that would be from Retailer A on Day 10 ($1.20), because the average price jumps back up to $1.47 per litre on Day 14.

In the case buying at the low AND from the cheapest retailer the consumer has potentially saved a minimum of $0.30 per litre ($1.50 - $1.20 = $0.30).

Obviously saving $0.30 per litre is better than $0.26 cents per litre and is much better than $0.05.

Way #3 is the way a consumer can maximum savings at the bower.

Currently there is real time petrol pricing for consumers via apps like Petrol Spy.

This is an absolute boon for consumers as outlined in Way #1.

But knowing when the next potential petrol price cycle low (Way #2 and Way #3) is in an Australian capital city region/state is the ultimate pot-of-gold for consumers.

How I Turned That Discovery Into The Petrol Price Predictor™...

The problem with the first version of the algorithm was it was only a mathematical formula.

This meant it was difficult for me to use it quickly.

As I know how to code software, I had the idea to integrate the standalone algorithm into software so I could quickly get a prediction of the next price low.

I decided the best first step would be a closed private Android app that I could use while I got into my car for the day.

So, I built it and started using in.

As it was so successful, I told friends and family about it and they started asking me to tell them when the next low in their city would be.

Each week I would SMS my family and friends informing them.

So that approximate $200/year saving I was making was multiplied to these people.

After a few years, messaging them got time consuming and I wondered if there was a better way…

There was – just send the APK file of the private Android app to them.


That was great for those friends and family who had Android phones, but not for those with other operating systems.

As I also had a Google Home voice device in my house, I then had the idea to integrate the algorithm into a Google Assistant voice app.

This obviously wasn’t an easy task either.

The result of this made the algorithm public and allowed iPhone users to access it via the Google Home phone app on the iPhone platform.

Yet, not many used Google Assistant voice apps – I was still ahead of mainstream adoption of this technology.

So again, I had the idea to integrate the algorithm into website that could be accessed on any mobile as well.

Again back to coding…

And the result was this website!

Obviously, the journey getting to this point wasn’t short, but you can now access future predicted petrol prices in major Australian cities with ease!

How The Petrol Price Predictor™ Works...

Here is how Petrol Price Predictor™ works...



All you have to do is:

1. Signin to your account (you will automatically be redirected to the predictor);
2. Scroll down the short menu to find your capital city name; and
3. You will get an email alert the morning of the predicted lows or you can download the .ICS file to import to your online calendar.

If you chose the second option in step three (3), your online calendar will send you a reminder on the day when the next predicted petrol price lows will be.

And it is as simple as that!

Really.

What You Get With The Petrol Price Predictor™...

Here is what you get with Petrol Price Predictor™...

1. Up to two dates for future predicted petrol price lows per Australian capital city, so you can plan your next petrol purchase, which means you can save money at the bowser.
2. Historical petrol price chart, so you can see where petrol prices have been previously, which means you can see where the petrol price cycle is currently.
3. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), so you can be confident that your data is encrypted, which means your personal details are safe.
4. Free software updates for the life of your subscription, so you have access to the latest algorithm changes, which means future low petrol price prediction will be better optimized.
5. Download dates for future predicted petrol price lows in your city as an ICS file, so you can import them to your online calendar, which means you will be reminded of the predicted petrol price low window in real-time.

How The Petrol Price Predictor™ Stacks Up...

Here is how The Petrol Price Predictor™ compares...

How The Petrol Price Predictor™ Could Work For You...

Even though I have personally used this for the last 5 years, as petrol price predicting has never been done before, sometimes people cautiously ask “does it ACTUALLY work like you say it does?”

Of course, it does!

So, let me give you some case studies case studies…

Case Study 1

On 27 February 2020 I made a video (date stamped for reference) that said petrol (specifically Regular Unleaded) would be at the lowest price in the cycle on 3, 4 or 5 March 2020.

Those dates passed and we now have data on what dates the low was at.

Guess what Sherlock?

I was right and the lowest was out by 1 day.

Regardless, if you were to buy on any of the days I said, the price difference was negligible!

Case Study 2

On Twitter on 29 March 2020, I made a bunch or predictions:

I said 5 or 6 April 2020 would be the petrol price low in Perth – and it was the petrol price low for the cycle.

I also said both Brisbane and Melbourne would have their petrol price low on 3 or 4 March 2020.

Likewise those dates were the petrol price low for the cycle.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Petrol Price Predictor™...

Here are more questions answered about the Petrol Price Predictor™...

Are petrol prices in Australia set randomly?

No. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission "petrol prices move up and down in regular patterns or cycles. The cheapest and most expensive days to buy petrol can change from cycle to cycle."

Is this the same as petrol price comparison website or app?

No. Petrol Price Predictor™ is completely different. petrol price comparison websites and apps indicate the average petrol price on any given day, which would be at the peak of the petrol price cycle. Petrol Price Predictor™ forecasts the dates of the next predicted petrol price lows in major Australian capital city regions.

Why is it a subscription?

Because the future petrol price cycle lows change all the time.

Do I need to install anything?

No, simply login and start straight away.

How do I cancel?

Simply login to your account, click on account settings and click cancel subscription. No need to call, email, or talk to anyone!

How do I get started?

Simply click the blue button below and you will be directed to signup. After you sign up for the 1 month trial, you will be asked for 1) your name, 2) your email address and 3) password for login to your secure dashboard and you are ready.

What fuel type does this work for?

All types of unleaded and e10 (not Diesel, LPG etc.)