Last week, Leeton had the cheapest fuel in the state, while Wagga was more expensive than Griffith, which typically had some of the dearest petrol in the region. Highway travellers were hardest hit, with Gundagai having some of the most expensive petrol.

Peter Khoury from the NRMA said the NSW Government’s Fuel Check website and apps that used the data helped people save up to 30 cents at the pump.

However, he said it was up to motorists to shop around and buy the cheapest fuel if they wanted prices to drop.

“If the ones that are overcharging notice customers driving straight past it will put pressure on them to compete on price,” Mr Khoury said. “If there’s one thing the industry needs it’s more competition.”