Mobil Avondale

I mean, it’s a petrol station, it’s got pretty standard service, BUT it’s considerably cheaper than anywhere else between Henderson and Mt Albert, and I think is one of the cheapest in Auckland according to something I read. I actually change my route to work so I pass it when I need petrol…

CHEAP PETROL — did that catch your attention? No kidding though… we drove past the Mobil in Avondale after a visit to the New Lynn night market last Thursday evening and our jaws dropped: their fuel price for the regular ol’ 91 octane was sitting at $ 1.97 a litre. Not only has it been ages since we’ve seen prices drop below the elusive $ 2 mark, but it was nearly twenty cents cheaper than some of the gas stations around town!
This particular Mobil branch actually has two forecourts (to meet their increasing demand perhaps): the main one off Great North Road and another that you can enter via West Coast Road. Even at 9pm the place was still pretty busy but the line moved quickly so we were in and out within about 15 minutes.
It’s probably not worth driving out of your way all the way to Avondale (especially if you live on the Shore like me) to save money on petrol but if you’re driving nearby and with fuel prices this competitive, it sure doesn’t hurt to stop by and fill up your tank.