Fuel price alerts: get told when petrol gets cheaper
Published - 3 min read
How fuel price alerts work, how to choose a sensible target price, and how alerts for your usual stations and your area help you fill up at the right time.
Why alerts help
Prices at the same station can move several times a week. Instead of checking every day, an alert tells you when a station you use, or anywhere in your area, drops below a price you choose.
Choosing a target price
- Look at the recent price history for your usual stations.
- Set your alert a little below what you normally pay, not at a price that rarely happens.
- Use an area alert if you're happy to use any station nearby.
Don't wait too long
An alert is a nudge, not a reason to run the tank dry. If prices are rising, filling up now may be cheaper than waiting.
Alerts on Pennyfill
Pennyfill Pro sends alerts by notification or email when your saved stations or your area drop below your price, and tells you when a cheaper station is close by.