Great News! Seniors can get a petrol discount at United Petroleum

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, it's our mission to help Australian seniors get the best out of life without breaking the bank.

So it's with great excitement that we announce a wonderful–and much-needed–initiative by the New South Wales (NSW) government and United Petroleum.


The state government has roared into action, securing a fuel discount for seniors at any participating United service station. Seniors with an NSW Seniors or Seniors Savers card can get a 4 cents discount per litre on petrol.

While it may sound like a couple of cents, it amounts to quite a chunk off your petrol bill. To give it a bit of perspective, our savvy senior, Warren Smith, sheds light on what this might mean.

'The four-cent discount would make a huge difference to all seniors,' Warren insists, and we couldn't agree more.

For example, if you're filling up a tank with about 50 litres of your standard fuel priced at $1.70, you'll save approximately $2 a tank with this discount. Now that's nothing to scoff at! Especially considering how prices seem to levitate every time we turn around.


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New South Wales government partners with United Petroleum to offer discounts to seniors. Credit: Dawn McDonald/Unsplash


Recognising the impact of living costs on the elderly, NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison says the government has left no stone unturned in trying to introduce as many discounts as possible for constituents. In her appeal, she said, 'the rising cost of living was a problem,' stating that this initiative will ‘help keep more money in seniors’ pockets and ease price pressure at the pump’.

Harrison also added that she would welcome businesses to join forces with the government to provide more discounts for seniors.

'If there are any other businesses that want to partner with the NSW government to provide discounts for seniors, I'm all ears,' Harrison declared.


Still, this new partnership is not without criticism. Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier pointed out this offer is ‘laughable’ and not better than the regional travel card scheme, where $250 was pre-loaded in a card that could be used at any petrol station. The card could then be used as payment for any transport needs: petrol, taxi trips, bus services, Opal card top-ups or even pre-booked NSW trains. The Minns government, however, halted new applications for this card last July.

‘Mathematically, if you had a car with a 60-litre tank, you'd get $2.40 saving if you filled your car from empty. So you'd have to do that 105 times per year twice a week to save more than the $250 you get from the regional travel card,’ Saunders said.

‘Rather than putting up this silly idea of saving cents per litre at participating stores, let people have what they need,’ he added.

As of writing, it has yet to be confirmed if the same initiative will be available for other states in Australia. But while you wait, you may look around for deals you might find useful in your area with our handy online discounts directory.

For more information, you may visit United Petroleum’s website to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Meanwhile, NSW seniors who still don’t have a seniors card can also get started on getting one here.


Key Takeaways
  • Seniors in NSW will receive a fuel discount of 4 cents off every litre through a partnership with United Petroleum.
  • The fuel discount is expected to save seniors roughly $2 per tank when purchasing about 50 litres of fuel at $1.70.
  • NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison is open to more businesses providing discounts for seniors due to the rising cost of living.
  • Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier said this initiative is ‘laughable’ compared to the regional travel card.
  • It has yet to be confirmed if the discount will be available to other states in Australia.

With these discounts in place, it's hard not to feel like the king of the road. So, fellow members, it's time to hit the highway and enjoy the ride with your well-deserved perks.

What do you think of this new partnership, dear members? Do you think other state and territory governments should introduce the same discount? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
 
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i will stick to all the deals we have in queensland, and there are many.

The regional travel card was far better
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, it's our mission to help Australian seniors get the best out of life without breaking the bank.

So it's with great excitement that we announce a wonderful–and much-needed–initiative by the New South Wales (NSW) government and United Petroleum.


The state government has roared into action, securing a fuel discount for seniors at any participating United service station. Seniors with an NSW Seniors or Seniors Savers card can get a 4 cents discount per litre on petrol.

While it may sound like a couple of cents, it amounts to quite a chunk off your petrol bill. To give it a bit of perspective, our savvy senior, Warren Smith, sheds light on what this might mean.

'The four-cent discount would make a huge difference to all seniors,' Warren insists, and we couldn't agree more.

For example, if you're filling up a tank with about 50 litres of your standard fuel priced at $1.70, you'll save approximately $2 a tank with this discount. Now that's nothing to scoff at! Especially considering how prices seem to levitate every time we turn around.


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New South Wales government partners with United Petroleum to offer discounts to seniors. Credit: Dawn McDonald/Unsplash


Recognising the impact of living costs on the elderly, NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison says the government has left no stone unturned in trying to introduce as many discounts as possible for constituents. In her appeal, she said, 'the rising cost of living was a problem,' stating that this initiative will ‘help keep more money in seniors’ pockets and ease price pressure at the pump’.

Harrison also added that she would welcome businesses to join forces with the government to provide more discounts for seniors.

'If there are any other businesses that want to partner with the NSW government to provide discounts for seniors, I'm all ears,' Harrison declared.


Still, this new partnership is not without criticism. Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier pointed out this offer is ‘laughable’ and not better than the regional travel card scheme, where $250 was pre-loaded in a card that could be used at any petrol station. The card could then be used as payment for any transport needs: petrol, taxi trips, bus services, Opal card top-ups or even pre-booked NSW trains. The Minns government, however, halted new applications for this card last July.

‘Mathematically, if you had a car with a 60-litre tank, you'd get $2.40 saving if you filled your car from empty. So you'd have to do that 105 times per year twice a week to save more than the $250 you get from the regional travel card,’ Saunders said.

‘Rather than putting up this silly idea of saving cents per litre at participating stores, let people have what they need,’ he added.

As of writing, it has yet to be confirmed if the same initiative will be available for other states in Australia. But while you wait, you may look around for deals you might find useful in your area with our handy online discounts directory.

For more information, you may visit United Petroleum’s website to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Meanwhile, NSW seniors who still don’t have a seniors card can also get started on getting one here.


Key Takeaways

  • Seniors in NSW will receive a fuel discount of 4 cents off every litre through a partnership with United Petroleum.
  • The fuel discount is expected to save seniors roughly $2 per tank when purchasing about 50 litres of fuel at $1.70.
  • NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison is open to more businesses providing discounts for seniors due to the rising cost of living.
  • Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier said this initiative is ‘laughable’ compared to the regional travel card.
  • It has yet to be confirmed if the discount will be available to other states in Australia.

With these discounts in place, it's hard not to feel like the king of the road. So, fellow members, it's time to hit the highway and enjoy the ride with your well-deserved perks.

What do you think of this new partnership, dear members? Do you think other state and territory governments should introduce the same discount? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
 
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, it's our mission to help Australian seniors get the best out of life without breaking the bank.

So it's with great excitement that we announce a wonderful–and much-needed–initiative by the New South Wales (NSW) government and United Petroleum.


The state government has roared into action, securing a fuel discount for seniors at any participating United service station. Seniors with an NSW Seniors or Seniors Savers card can get a 4 cents discount per litre on petrol.

While it may sound like a couple of cents, it amounts to quite a chunk off your petrol bill. To give it a bit of perspective, our savvy senior, Warren Smith, sheds light on what this might mean.

'The four-cent discount would make a huge difference to all seniors,' Warren insists, and we couldn't agree more.

For example, if you're filling up a tank with about 50 litres of your standard fuel priced at $1.70, you'll save approximately $2 a tank with this discount. Now that's nothing to scoff at! Especially considering how prices seem to levitate every time we turn around.


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New South Wales government partners with United Petroleum to offer discounts to seniors. Credit: Dawn McDonald/Unsplash


Recognising the impact of living costs on the elderly, NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison says the government has left no stone unturned in trying to introduce as many discounts as possible for constituents. In her appeal, she said, 'the rising cost of living was a problem,' stating that this initiative will ‘help keep more money in seniors’ pockets and ease price pressure at the pump’.

Harrison also added that she would welcome businesses to join forces with the government to provide more discounts for seniors.

'If there are any other businesses that want to partner with the NSW government to provide discounts for seniors, I'm all ears,' Harrison declared.


Still, this new partnership is not without criticism. Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier pointed out this offer is ‘laughable’ and not better than the regional travel card scheme, where $250 was pre-loaded in a card that could be used at any petrol station. The card could then be used as payment for any transport needs: petrol, taxi trips, bus services, Opal card top-ups or even pre-booked NSW trains. The Minns government, however, halted new applications for this card last July.

‘Mathematically, if you had a car with a 60-litre tank, you'd get $2.40 saving if you filled your car from empty. So you'd have to do that 105 times per year twice a week to save more than the $250 you get from the regional travel card,’ Saunders said.

‘Rather than putting up this silly idea of saving cents per litre at participating stores, let people have what they need,’ he added.

As of writing, it has yet to be confirmed if the same initiative will be available for other states in Australia. But while you wait, you may look around for deals you might find useful in your area with our handy online discounts directory.

For more information, you may visit United Petroleum’s website to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Meanwhile, NSW seniors who still don’t have a seniors card can also get started on getting one here.


Key Takeaways

  • Seniors in NSW will receive a fuel discount of 4 cents off every litre through a partnership with United Petroleum.
  • The fuel discount is expected to save seniors roughly $2 per tank when purchasing about 50 litres of fuel at $1.70.
  • NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison is open to more businesses providing discounts for seniors due to the rising cost of living.
  • Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier said this initiative is ‘laughable’ compared to the regional travel card.
  • It has yet to be confirmed if the discount will be available to other states in Australia.

With these discounts in place, it's hard not to feel like the king of the road. So, fellow members, it's time to hit the highway and enjoy the ride with your well-deserved perks.

What do you think of this new partnership, dear members? Do you think other state and territory governments should introduce the same discount? Share your thoughts in
 
I already have a United app and get my 4 cents discount. I dont have to use my seniors card. So Jodie Harrison is not helping us to save at all. She is taking away the fact that her NSW government has stopped our $250 regional travel card that the previous government has been giving to regional NSW residents each year. It seems Chris Minns government is only looking after Sydney. The regional card has been great since cost of living is biting more in regional areas. We can use the regional card for petrol, travel taxi only and not for groceries and cigarettes as stated previously. Come on Minns Government look after all your Constituents..
 
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, it's our mission to help Australian seniors get the best out of life without breaking the bank.

So it's with great excitement that we announce a wonderful–and much-needed–initiative by the New South Wales (NSW) government and United Petroleum.


The state government has roared into action, securing a fuel discount for seniors at any participating United service station. Seniors with an NSW Seniors or Seniors Savers card can get a 4 cents discount per litre on petrol.

While it may sound like a couple of cents, it amounts to quite a chunk off your petrol bill. To give it a bit of perspective, our savvy senior, Warren Smith, sheds light on what this might mean.

'The four-cent discount would make a huge difference to all seniors,' Warren insists, and we couldn't agree more.

For example, if you're filling up a tank with about 50 litres of your standard fuel priced at $1.70, you'll save approximately $2 a tank with this discount. Now that's nothing to scoff at! Especially considering how prices seem to levitate every time we turn around.


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New South Wales government partners with United Petroleum to offer discounts to seniors. Credit: Dawn McDonald/Unsplash


Recognising the impact of living costs on the elderly, NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison says the government has left no stone unturned in trying to introduce as many discounts as possible for constituents. In her appeal, she said, 'the rising cost of living was a problem,' stating that this initiative will ‘help keep more money in seniors’ pockets and ease price pressure at the pump’.

Harrison also added that she would welcome businesses to join forces with the government to provide more discounts for seniors.

'If there are any other businesses that want to partner with the NSW government to provide discounts for seniors, I'm all ears,' Harrison declared.


Still, this new partnership is not without criticism. Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier pointed out this offer is ‘laughable’ and not better than the regional travel card scheme, where $250 was pre-loaded in a card that could be used at any petrol station. The card could then be used as payment for any transport needs: petrol, taxi trips, bus services, Opal card top-ups or even pre-booked NSW trains. The Minns government, however, halted new applications for this card last July.

‘Mathematically, if you had a car with a 60-litre tank, you'd get $2.40 saving if you filled your car from empty. So you'd have to do that 105 times per year twice a week to save more than the $250 you get from the regional travel card,’ Saunders said.

‘Rather than putting up this silly idea of saving cents per litre at participating stores, let people have what they need,’ he added.

As of writing, it has yet to be confirmed if the same initiative will be available for other states in Australia. But while you wait, you may look around for deals you might find useful in your area with our handy online discounts directory.

For more information, you may visit United Petroleum’s website to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Meanwhile, NSW seniors who still don’t have a seniors card can also get started on getting one here.


Key Takeaways

  • Seniors in NSW will receive a fuel discount of 4 cents off every litre through a partnership with United Petroleum.
  • The fuel discount is expected to save seniors roughly $2 per tank when purchasing about 50 litres of fuel at $1.70.
  • NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison is open to more businesses providing discounts for seniors due to the rising cost of living.
  • Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier said this initiative is ‘laughable’ compared to the regional travel card.
  • It has yet to be confirmed if the discount will be available to other states in Australia.

With these discounts in place, it's hard not to feel like the king of the road. So, fellow members, it's time to hit the highway and enjoy the ride with your well-deserved perks.

What do you think of this new partnership, dear members? Do you think other state and territory governments should introduce the same discount? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Hi, my husband went to a United Petroleum for petrol and was told that he had the wrong Seniors Card. We have had our cards for a number of years. Is there an updated version?
 
Utterly pathetic and just a marketing exercise, 4c wasn't a bad deal when petrol, was around $1.00. Todays price in Newcastle was $2.20 for 91. A more reasonable discount of at least 10c would get my custom.
 
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Hang on a second this is BS. Seniors already have a "travel card" which entitles them to $250 annually that can be used either for fuel for the car or, for travel on public transport. If I understand this correctly, the Government are saying "the travel card will now only be able to be used for fuel at a united service station".

What about those of us who live in regional areas. We don't have a "united" service station around the corner or a few blocks away. Let's also think about those who don't own a motor vehicle and use the "travel card" to ride on public transport.

This is nothing short of a con job by yet another Government. from both major parties, that promise the world before an election and then pull the rug out from under your feet the moment the election is over. The existing card will become nothing more than a shopper docket that will have restricted use with only one fuel outlet..... It stinks to high heaven, and someone is getting a kickback from united...
Totally agree - also why is it limited only to United ??
Once again the Seniors have been scammed.
 
RACT (same as NRMA in NSW) already has this partnership in Tasmania. Very useful as there are plenty of United service stations in Tassie - many more than Coles or Woollies have.
What about the rest of Australia 🦘.
I live South Australia.
 
Here at the Seniors Discount Club, it's our mission to help Australian seniors get the best out of life without breaking the bank.

So it's with great excitement that we announce a wonderful–and much-needed–initiative by the New South Wales (NSW) government and United Petroleum.


The state government has roared into action, securing a fuel discount for seniors at any participating United service station. Seniors with an NSW Seniors or Seniors Savers card can get a 4 cents discount per litre on petrol.

While it may sound like a couple of cents, it amounts to quite a chunk off your petrol bill. To give it a bit of perspective, our savvy senior, Warren Smith, sheds light on what this might mean.

'The four-cent discount would make a huge difference to all seniors,' Warren insists, and we couldn't agree more.

For example, if you're filling up a tank with about 50 litres of your standard fuel priced at $1.70, you'll save approximately $2 a tank with this discount. Now that's nothing to scoff at! Especially considering how prices seem to levitate every time we turn around.


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New South Wales government partners with United Petroleum to offer discounts to seniors. Credit: Dawn McDonald/Unsplash


Recognising the impact of living costs on the elderly, NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison says the government has left no stone unturned in trying to introduce as many discounts as possible for constituents. In her appeal, she said, 'the rising cost of living was a problem,' stating that this initiative will ‘help keep more money in seniors’ pockets and ease price pressure at the pump’.

Harrison also added that she would welcome businesses to join forces with the government to provide more discounts for seniors.

'If there are any other businesses that want to partner with the NSW government to provide discounts for seniors, I'm all ears,' Harrison declared.


Still, this new partnership is not without criticism. Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier pointed out this offer is ‘laughable’ and not better than the regional travel card scheme, where $250 was pre-loaded in a card that could be used at any petrol station. The card could then be used as payment for any transport needs: petrol, taxi trips, bus services, Opal card top-ups or even pre-booked NSW trains. The Minns government, however, halted new applications for this card last July.

‘Mathematically, if you had a car with a 60-litre tank, you'd get $2.40 saving if you filled your car from empty. So you'd have to do that 105 times per year twice a week to save more than the $250 you get from the regional travel card,’ Saunders said.

‘Rather than putting up this silly idea of saving cents per litre at participating stores, let people have what they need,’ he added.

As of writing, it has yet to be confirmed if the same initiative will be available for other states in Australia. But while you wait, you may look around for deals you might find useful in your area with our handy online discounts directory.

For more information, you may visit United Petroleum’s website to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Meanwhile, NSW seniors who still don’t have a seniors card can also get started on getting one here.


Key Takeaways

  • Seniors in NSW will receive a fuel discount of 4 cents off every litre through a partnership with United Petroleum.
  • The fuel discount is expected to save seniors roughly $2 per tank when purchasing about 50 litres of fuel at $1.70.
  • NSW seniors minister Jodie Harrison is open to more businesses providing discounts for seniors due to the rising cost of living.
  • Nationals leader Dugald Saunders earlier said this initiative is ‘laughable’ compared to the regional travel card.
  • It has yet to be confirmed if the discount will be available to other states in Australia.

With these discounts in place, it's hard not to feel like the king of the road. So, fellow members, it's time to hit the highway and enjoy the ride with your well-deserved perks.

What do you think of this new partnership, dear members? Do you think other state and territory governments should introduce the same discount? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
That sounds great for NSW but what about the forgotten state WA?
 

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