Having a Roadside Assistance plan will assure you that help is only a phone call away if your vehicle breaks down. An average Australian travels about 36 km to and from work, and then there are vacation times and various other needs to travel in and around the country. Although the necessity for this type of service is evident, a vehicle can break down at any time, and sometimes it can happen out of nowhere. In such instances, reliable roadside plans of 24/7 Roadservices Australia come in handy. The good news is that there are many fantastic plans available, each of which provides a unique combination of services at the best possible price.

Roadside Assistance offered by 24/7 Roadservices Australia:

Jump starting a dead battery, Flat Tyre changing, Towing, Lockouts, and Fuel delivery are all included in the various roadside assistance plans. In some cases, your car got breaks down in nowhere. In that case, some of our plans cover accommodation, and you can also hire a car for smooth travel.

Let’s look into some of the best plans offered:

While there are many roadside plans available all over Australia, 24/7Roadservices Australia, offers various plans to meet the needs of motor vehicles, motorbikes/scooters, caravans, motorhomes, trailers and mobility scooters with or without membership at a basic cost of $69 per annum. All the 24/7 roadside assistance plans are cost-effective and come with various benefits tailored to suit individual preferences.

Best Plans for Motorbikes and Cars:

3-star plan for one year:

24/7’s basic policy 3-star plan that starts at $69 per year will be suitable for those requiring basic cover. The roadside plan offers four service calls per annum with a towing limit of 20 km in metropolitan cities and 50 km in the countryside.

The policy also covers:

• Jump-Start assistance (battery if required, at customer cost)
• Change flat tyre(s) if a roadworthy spare is available
• Emergency Fuel ( at customer cost)

3 Star plan for two years:

The 3-star plan for two years has the same entitlements per year as the 3-star plan for one year, however, comes at the very competitive price of $110 for the 2 years. So, you save $28 and have all of the same benefits stated in the 3-star basic plan. So, it’s a win-win situation and you don’t need to worry about your roadside renewal for 2 years.

These plans are for basic cover. However, the plans enlisted below are the best roadside plans for people who need extra cover, travel frequently or require added features. All 24/7’s plans are suitable for cars of all ages. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

4 Star plan for one year:

Yet another cost-effective plan which comes from 24/7Roadservices Australia, is its 4-star plan for one year. At the cost of $99 per year, a policyholder has all of the benefits available on a basic policy with added extras including unlimited callouts, lockout assistance (limit of $70), ambulance cover (limit of $250), car hire (limit of $360) and breakdown accommodation cover (limit of $360). Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Plans suitable for those requiring Top Cover:

5 Star plan for one year:

The best 5-star one-year plan of 247 RSA is Suitable for those who:

• Need top cover
• Travel frequently
• Take up long journeys

The roadside assistance service plan costs $121 per year and has many excellent benefits.

Along with the entitlements available in the 3-star one-year plan listed above, you also receive:

• Unlimited Callouts
• Towing 50km metropolitan
• Towing 100km country
• Lockout assistance, a limit of $70 is provided
• Ambulance assistance is provided during accidents covering up to $400.
• Car hire cover with a limit of $700
• Breakdown accommodation with a limit of $700.
• Accident accommodation cover in case of an accident with a limit of $300.

Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

5 Star 1 year – Emergency plan:

24/7 has rolled out another plan best for any emergencies at $221 per year. This plan includes comprehensive benefits included in the 5-star one-year plan with an additional advantage on the commencement of the plan. In all the above plans, the commencement period is 48 hours, whereas the Emergency plan starts immediately.  A waiting period of 30 days applies to the car hire, ambulance and accommodation cover on emergency plans. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Mobility Scooter:

There are two best policies available for Mobility Scooter

3 Star Plan 1 year Mobility:

The plan costs $69 per annum, with up to 4 service calls per annum. Besides offering towing assistance for up to 30 km when you lose the key, it covers transportation costs during the breakdown. This is for up to 3 x $30 per annum. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

3 Star Plan 1 year Mobility (Emergency):

The plan costs $169 per annum and has the extra benefit of an immediate start, with up to 4 service calls per annum. This offer also has towing assistance for up to 30 km when the key is lost and covers transportation costs up to 3 x $30 per annum during the breakdown. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Roadside services for oversized vehicles:

Motorhomes

Depending on the vehicle’s size and weight, 24/7 has the best roadside assistance plans tailored to meet your requirements. For example, if you own a motorhome within the size of GVM 5 to 8 tonne with lengths varying from 6.5 m to 9 m, you have three plans to choose from for your vehicle assistance.

Premium plan one year:

The plan comes with the best available cover for towing up to (50 km in metropolitan cities and 100 km in the country), tyre changes, jumpstarts and battery replacement (battery at customer cost), out of fuel and lockouts (covered up to $100). The plan also includes coverage for an ambulance, car hire, and accommodation during breakdowns away from home. This roadside assistance covers vehicles up to GVM 5 tonne and up to 6.5 metres in length, at the cost of $149 per year.  Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Premium plus one year:

Tailor-made Premium One Year and Premium Plus Plan are for larger motorhomes. This is for up to 8-tonne GVM and 9 metres in length. Cover for just $180 per year. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Premium plus one year (emergency):

This plan is a replica of Premium Plus but with a difference in its commencement period. While Premium Plan and Premium Plus commence within 48 hours of joining, Premium Emergency starts immediately for only $280 per year. A waiting period of 30 days applies to the car hire, ambulance and accommodation cover on emergency plans. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Caravans

24/7Roadservices has come up with various caravan roadside assistance depending on the size of the caravan.

3 Star Plan 1 YEAR:

It comes at $69 with four service calls per annum and provides basic cover for caravans up to 3.5 Tonne and up to 5.5m long,  with a towing limit of 20 km in metropolitan cities and 50 km in the countryside. The policy also covers:

• Jump-Start assistance (caravan battery if required, at customer cost)
• Flat Tyre repair (if a roadworthy spare is available)
• Emergency Fuel (fuel at customer cost)

5 Star Plan 1 YEAR:

At $121 per year, this plan covers the same size caravan as the 3 Star 1-year plan with the following extra benefits:

• Unlimited Callouts
• Towing 50km metropolitan
• Towing 100km country
• Lockout assistance, a limit of $70 is provided
• Ambulance assistance is provided during accidents covering up to $400.
• Car hire cover with a limit of $700
• Breakdown accommodation with a limit of $700.
• Accident accommodation coverage up to $300.

Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Premium Plan 1 Year:

Have a larger van, the Premium Plan 1 year for $149 per year, covers caravans up to GVM 5-tonne and up to 6.5 metres in length. Premium Plan 1 year covers the basic assistance of jumpstarts (battery at customer cost), tyre changes and emergency fuel (fuel at customer cost) plus the following extras:

• Unlimited service calls per annum.
• Lock-out assistance, covered up to $100.
• 2 x $50 Taxi Cover per year when broken down.
• Towing assistance up to 50km in metropolitan cities and up to 100km in country areas can be provided.
• Ambulance assistance is provided during accidents covering up to $400.
• Car hire cover up to $700.
• Break down accommodation up to $700.
• Accident accommodation coverage up to $300.

The plan starts after 48 hours of joining. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Car + Caravan 1 year:

For the ultimate cover, choose the Car + Caravan 1-year membership. The plan costs $180 per annum; it covers both the car and caravan (each needs to be within GVM 8 tonne and 9 metres in length). The car + caravan covers the basic assistance of jumpstarts (battery at customer cost), tyre changes and emergency fuel (fuel at customer cost) plus the following extras:

• Unlimited service calls per annum.
• Lock-out assistance, covered up to $100.
• 2 x $50 Taxi Cover per year when broken down.
• Towing assistance up to 50km in metropolitan cities and up to 100km in country areas can be provided.
• Ambulance assistance is provided during accidents covering up to $400.
• Car hire cover up to $700.
• Break down accommodation up to $700.
• Accident accommodation coverage up to $300.

The plan starts after 48 hours of joining. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Car + Caravan 1 year (Emergency)

Require immediate assistance for your car + caravan, utilise the emergency car + caravan membership for just $280 for one year, including the initial callout. The one-year emergency plan has all of the benefits of the Car + Caravan; with the added benefit of immediate assistance. A waiting period of 30 days applies to the car hire, ambulance and accommodation cover on emergency plans. Full cover and terms and conditions can be viewed at www.247roadservices.com.au

Meeting all the Customer needs is the special nature of 24/7Roadservices Australia. Taking into account the vehicle makes/model and size and the level of cover required. Whether you have a small vehicle or a large one, drive local or travel long distances, 24/7 Roadservices Australia have a plan for you.

No matter what the age of the vehicle is or where you are located. 24/7 Road services Australia is waiting to take your call. Australian call centres operate 24/7, 365 days of the year. Our friendly customer service team is there to help and with the best value memberships on the market, they have you covered, Hassle-Free!

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The Causes of the Fuel Price Hike

Fuel prices are one of the most common causes of the economic crisis in the last century. It can be caused by many factors such as oil prices, government policies, production costs, and others. Global supply and demand determine the fuel price. Therefore, a rise in fuel prices adversely affects individuals, businesses, and the economy. Let us see its impact on each category:

Impact on Individuals

Rising fuel prices severely impact the monthly household budget. As a result, people are unlikely to drive to the location to make purchases. In addition, a higher fuel price means extra cost for transporting a commodity.

The transportation charges on every commodity raise the price of essential goods. In addition, most of the products we use today contain petroleum derivatives. These petroleum derivatives are prevalent in a wide range of industries.

Impact on Businesses

An increase in fuel prices can affect businesses of all sizes. Fuel prices can increase costs and decrease efficiency for companies that rely heavily on transportation to get them to and from their locations.

Apart from individuals, businesses experience areas where they will encounter challenges; these include:

1. Supply and Overhead Costs: When a company has vendors and suppliers who must regularly transport goods from and into its premises for smooth daily operations, it will have to spend a good amount on its operations. Therefore, the transportation costs limit their income opportunities.

2. Jobs: When other counteractive measures don’t yield good results, companies will begin to cut down on staffing as layoffs and reduced work hours.

3. Pricing: When businesses are highly pressurized, even after taking several initiatives, they will pass on the burden to the consumers, costing them more.

Additionally, for businesses with a large number of employees who commute to work, an increase in fuel prices can lead to higher employee costs and reduced productivity.

How will Fuel Price Hike Affect the Entire Economy?

When individuals and businesses experience a financial setback, it reflects on the economy. For example, a rise in fuel price can increase the cost of goods manufactured overseas. As a result, the cost of many majorly used products goes up, resulting in inflation.

Inflation refers to the reduced ability of a unit of currency to purchase only fewer goods and services. In the long run, this situation curtails economic growth. In addition, a sluggish economy decreases the selling ability of businesses.

Further, this forces them to re-evaluate their hiring plan, which means fewer job opportunities. Therefore, if the respective governments don’t intervene at the right time, it can lead to economic turmoil.

What is the Reason for the Fuel Price Hike?

Although demand for fuel is a cause for the price hike, some scenarios altered the global supply-demand pattern for fuel prices. These variations impacted global fuel consumption, which led to the actual reasons for the fuel price hike.

As we have seen the enormous impact of rising fuel prices, let us now discover the reason for the fuel price hike: 

1. Post-pandemic demand for fuel

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden drop in demand for oil, reducing its supply. However, the oil demand peaked during the post-pandemic phase, whereas the supply was still not meeting the pre-covid levels. These situations have altered the supply and demand pattern of fuel prices.

Due to this flickering pattern, the rising demand and the fuel supply don’t match, leading to a hike in the fuel price.

2. Cuts to Oil Production

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and other oil-producing countries had curtailed oil production, citing the pandemic. However, they could not ramp up oil production to the global economy’s recovery speed.

Therefore, the slower ramping up of oil production has contributed to the rising fuel prices.

3. Russia-Ukraine War

When the fuel prices were steadily rising, Russia’s plan to go to war with Ukraine aggravated the spike in oil and gas prices in just a few weeks.

This is because Russia is one of the significant oil-producing countries globally.

4. US Sanctions on Russia impact the global market

Despite Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US has issued some sanctions on Russia, aiming to block its primary revenue from oil and gas imports. This move has curtailed Russia’s ability to export oil to the global market. Consequently, the market reacts with a rising price.

History of Global Transportation

The discovery of fossil fuels powered the industrial revolution to tap into fuel resources like coal, oil, and natural gas. Steam and electrical engines powered the global transportation system with these energy reserves. However, this vehicle consumes less fuel, less than 5% of the world’s energy reserve fuel.

As of today, global transportation thrives, facilitating the movement of people and goods. According to the Energy Information Administration, vehicles consume 25 per cent of the world’s energy reserve.

Motor gasoline and diesel dominate energy consumption. While motor gasoline is primarily used to move people, diesel fuel helps transport goods. In addition, petroleum products account for the largest share of transportation energy.

For the past few years, rising fuel prices have been a cause of concern universally. Although governments are trying to deal with it, their efforts have not been fruitful.

What Alternatives are Available?

Transitioning to alternative fuels is one way to combat price hikes today…

The government and authorities can take advantage of this opportunity to drive people towards a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable fuel option.

Here are some steps to efficiently ease your life amidst the rising prices:

Using Public Transport System for Travelling

Accessing public transport during these unprecedented times is the best option. However, governments have to motivate people to use public transport,

Here are some ways to encourage the public:

1. Governments can issue incentives in free or discounted bus, rail, or public transportation passes.
2. Incorporate some new gadgets such as headgear, internet, or music in each seat to attract the paying public.
3. Students can be encouraged to adapt to active travel options such as walking and bicycling.

Using Electric Vehicle for Travelling

Electric cars are becoming a more viable option when it comes to alternative fuel energy. Rechargeable electric car batteries are an excellent replacement to combat fuel consumption.

In addition, electric vehicles have the following benefits over gas-powered vehicles:

1. The running costs of electric vehicles are five times less expensive than gas-powered vehicles.
2. Covering a mile with electric vehicles is two to three times less expensive.
3. Electric vehicles are well-suited for highway driving.
4. They allow drivers for quick acceleration, avoiding risky driving situations.
5. If the durability of electric car batteries worsens, their cells can be serviced and replaced.

These batteries consist of minerals and elements like cobalt, lithium, and nickel, which can be used to produce new batteries.

The fuel consumption in electric car batteries is energy that is rechargeable or can be produced using solar panels, meaning it runs on renewable energy…

Using Solar Energy to Generate Fuel

Recent developments in solar energy have allowed us to combine sunlight and water to produce hydrogen, solar fuel. Solar fuel is sustainable, doesn’t emit carbon dioxide, and is storable and versatile.

A well-known example of solar fuel is the zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell car. These cars are powered by hydrogen, stored in a fuel cell, and later used to extract electricity. These cars can travel up to 400 miles between fill-ups due to hydrogen tanks.

However, the high cost and the need for fueling stations curtails its benefits.

Possible Solutions to This Problem

Despite the challenges, there are numerous ways to save fuel. For example, you can always drive shorter distances or focus on increasing fuel efficiency. For this purpose, plan your trips using a GPS route planner strategically.

This will help you find highways or routes with minimum stoppage, less traffic, and fewer diversions. This way, you can maintain a steady speed and achieve fuel efficiency.

In addition, you can always use a fuel consumption calculator to estimate your trip’s fuel cost based on fuel efficiency, distance, and gas price.

Tips for Saving Fuel in Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Apart from planning your route trips, you have to focus on maintaining your vehicle to achieve maximum efficiency. Here are some tips to follow:

1. Turning off a car with its engine boosts fuel efficiency by 4 per cent, depending on the nature of the repair.
2. When you fix a faulty oxygen sensor, you will notice a 40 per cent increase in fuel efficiency.
3. Avoid excessive idling and utilize cruise control and overdrive gears to use the engine efficiently.
4. Check your Tyres for proper inflation at least twice a week to reduce fuel consumption by 3 per cent.
5. Oil your motor as per the manufacturer’s recommendation to reduce fuel consumption by 1 per cent to 2 per cent.
6. Keep your acceleration at a constant rate and try to drive slowly.
7. Some credit cards tie up with certain gas stations or petrol pumps and offer discounts. You can avail yourself of this offer to save on fuel spending.

Petrol vs Diesel: Which fuel Consumes more?

Petrol and diesel are used in cars and trucks. However, petrol consumes more fuel than diesel. Petrol engines work by using air as a source of energy, while diesel engines work only by using oil.

Specific fuel Consumption of Diesel Engines and Petrol Engines:

Diesel engines typically use less fuel than petrol engines. However, because diesel engines produce more heat, they require more fuel to maintain a given speed and distance. You can adjust your driving habits to conserve fuel to compensate for this. Or else the emergency roadside assistance plans will be helpful for you to overcome that kind of situation.
For example, you can drive at lower speeds and take shorter trips. You can also use the cruise control to save even more fuel when possible.

Petrol engines are less efficient than diesel engines when converting energy into motion. This means that a given quantity of petrol will consume more energy than a given quantity of diesel for shorter distances.

Conclusion

The pandemic-induced low gasoline supply and a war-induced high demand for crude oil have caused fuel price hikes. In addition, Russia’s sanction due to its invasion of Ukraine has worsened the scenario.

Governments of several countries are taking various measures to tackle fuel price hikes. Still, this scenario is expected to remain for quite some time. Hence, adapting to alternative fuels and strategic fuel consumption are the only options to tide over this rising wave until it subsides.

However, this situation calls for the need to completely adapt to a sustainable and renewable alternative energy source in the long run. In that sense, hydrogen fuel cars are an excellent option.

Hence, we have to work on building the required infrastructure and cost reduction to avail the best use of this technology.

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