Fuel Cost On Plenty Highway

Hi,
we did Boulia to Alice last July and got fuel at Jervois. It cost a bomb, something like $2.10 per ltr. But heck, we had no choice. Be advised that Tobermorey Station is now closed, NO fuel. That stuffed us up as we had planned to get some there. It was a tight trip for us to get on to Jervois. Had to do the whole lot in 2 wd which made it quite a trip. Would have prefered 4wd but we couldn't risk the fuel capacity. (hence my previous re carrying spare)

There is also limited fuel at Gemtree Caravan Park. A large tank makes a difference. I went across on one tank towing a Kimberley Karavan. All in 2wd. The road was reasonable but there has been rain and floods across there since.
The price of around $2.10 sounds about right for last year at Jervois Station.
DW

Hi,

Went across the Plenty last Sept. From memory the fuel at Jervois was over $2.00 a litre for both diesel and ulp. I didn't take a lot of notice because we didn't fill up as we were carrying enough fuel to make it from Boulia to Alice.

Cheers,

Geoff

Don't forget to take cash with you as some places like Jervois don't accept credit cards.

When travelling we take about $2000 in cash just in case.

At Christmas unleaded was $1.85 to $2.00 and diesel was between 20c cheaper to the same price as ulp.
Cheers

Wayne
Just get fuel, or don't go there..that's the reality od travel in the Outback

Sounds a bit harsh, but that is the reality of it..

On the Canning last year we Paid $3.20 a lt, at Kunawarratji (well 33), and cash only.


Cheers
Bucky