Commissioner for Consumer Protection, Gary Newcombe has announced that the FuelWatch website has been revitalised to enhance its search and interactive mapping features, making it easier for motorists to find the cheapest fuel sites in their area.
“The mobile-friendly website now has an interactive map that displays the brands and prices of all sites within an area defined by the user on a dynamic map, so motorists can more readily determine both price and distance,” Mr Newcombe said.
“A list of available sites from the lowest to the highest prices is displayed next to the map,” he said.
“After 2.30pm each day, the page will show both that day’s and the next day’s prices which, under FuelWatch rules, are locked in for a 24-hour period.”
Mr Newcombe said the updated website marked a major milestone in the 20-year history of FuelWatch.
“When FuelWatch was introduced in January 2001, it was the first fuel price monitoring program of its kind in the world, providing consumers with price transparency and certainty by allowing them to make an informed decision on the best time and location to buy fuel,” he said.
“Providing free fuel price information to the Western Australian public has been a crucial service, resulting in substantial savings for budget-conscious motorists by clearly indicating where and when they can get the best deal.”
The Commissioner said the FuelWatch website got, on average, about a million visits every month, proving its value to the WA community.
Mr Newcombe said fresh branding would celebrate the 20th anniversary of FuelWatch with a new logo retaining the iconic ‘searching bowser’ image but with green and purple colours.
