[Joke Post] 7-Eleven Fuel Lock Stacking + 69c/L Govt Discount (April 1 Trial, VIC only?) @ 7-Eleven

HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 07:41
Last edited 01/04/2026 - 09:21 by 1 other user

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Not sure if anyone else has noticed this yet, but something strange happening with fuel this morning.

Filled up in VIC and the numbers didn’t line up. Board showed 287.9, but final charge came out at ~218.9/L.

Asked the cashier and they mentioned there’s a one-day federal fuel relief trial (April 1) applying an automatic ~69c/L discount at the pump.

Gets better, I had a 7-Eleven Fuel Lock active, and it looks like the discount stacked on top of the locked price.

So roughly:

  • Fuel Lock price: 287.9
  • Govt discount: -69c
  • Final paid: ~218.9

Didn’t scan anything extra, just paid as normal and it applied automatically.

Not sure if:

  • VIC only
  • Certain locations
  • Or some kind of glitch/limited rollout

Might be worth trying today if you’ve got a Fuel Lock saved.

Enjoy!

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  • sniffingforabargain on 01/04/2026 - 09:08
    +18

    Pretty tasteless joke given the current crisis. Your past April Fools posts have at least a hint of cleverness or absurdity, but this is just baiting people who are genuinely struggling to pay for fuel right now. Read the room.

    • griffy on 01/04/2026 - 09:16
      +5

      Agree, not the best topic for a joke post.

    • dosada on 01/04/2026 - 09:24
      -1

      Calm down, your petrol price didn't go up because of the joke.

      • bargainhunter9 on 01/04/2026 - 09:28
        +4

        Yes, but people believing the joke will go out, fill their tank, only to find out that this discount doesnt exist, when they couldve possibly filled up at a cheaprr servo

      • ronnknee on 01/04/2026 - 12:10

        Some people feel burdened by the fuel price increase one way or another. It can be a bit cruel to give them false hope.

    • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 12:27
      -1

      It was satire. Not a policy proposal. You’ll survive.

      • Clear on 01/04/2026 - 13:49

        Each year people are getting more and more offended by April Fools jokes. We're certainly losing our culture. They miss out this year from the rest of us.

  • BargainsGrabber on 01/04/2026 - 07:43
    +14

    Happy April fools

    • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 07:45
      +1

      If it’s an April Fools joke it’s the most expensive one the government’s ever run

    • Yummy on 01/04/2026 - 11:00

      Happy Labor's April fools, everyday.

  • OZBMate8911 on 01/04/2026 - 08:02
    +8

    You had me until 69 😂😭

  • MS Paint on 01/04/2026 - 08:28
    +7

    Govt discount: -69c

    Checks date.

    • mapax on 01/04/2026 - 08:37
      +7

      OP is just trying to get people in trouble for harassing servo attendants by asking to be given the 69 special…

      • MS Paint on 01/04/2026 - 08:37
        +5

        I've already tried. Great success.

        • mapax on 01/04/2026 - 08:40
          +1

          Nice. The most I got was the occasional free donut from the girl that used to work at my local.

          • MS Paint on 01/04/2026 - 08:40
            +2

            @mapax: It's how you use the donut that's important.

  • Weshouldgetsushi on 01/04/2026 - 08:00
    +6

    Nothing like forcing the price down to reduce demand when supply is reduced?

  • I Smell Pennies on 01/04/2026 - 07:43
    +5

    No deal, my local had no prices displayed it was free!!

    • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 07:45
      -2

      Yeah that’s part of it, “dynamic pricing mode” apparently.
      If the board’s blank it just applies the adjusted rate at the pump, so they might actually owe you money. Mine didn’t show properly either until I started filling.

  • pvl on 01/04/2026 - 09:26
    +4

    Don't waste time and electricity for this.

  • TEER3X on 01/04/2026 - 07:49
    +3

    Costco is ~222.7 in Epping, Melbourne, no mucking around needed.

  • whitlam on 01/04/2026 - 09:18
    +2

    69? Nice…I hear it's valid till 4:20pm

  • Reecey on 01/04/2026 - 09:26
    +2

    Op is hilarious /s

  • MrZ on 01/04/2026 - 08:04
    +1

    287.9?? Where the heck are you filling up at?

  • bdl on 01/04/2026 - 08:45
    +1

    69c? Nice!

  • michael9865 on 01/04/2026 - 09:07
    +1

    Where is it showing up as 287 as eveerywhere in vic for me is showing 319

  • reactor-au on 01/04/2026 - 09:12
    +1

    The fuel excise has only been cut 26c

  • donman92 on 01/04/2026 - 09:22
    +1

    EV users having a laugh (not me)

  • sandman20104159 on 01/04/2026 - 09:28
    +1

    missed opportunity could have been 67c off… 6….7….

    • HopSkipJumpFallSplat on 01/04/2026 - 10:02
      +1

      Thats only for the youngens that can't handle a 69.

      • MS Paint on 01/04/2026 - 10:27

        Too much of a mouthful for them.

  • donkeyhokey on 01/04/2026 - 10:25
    +1

    Ah you got me you (profanity) 😂 well played.

  • tenpercent on 01/04/2026 - 12:11
    +1

    Thanks OP.
    Bought 420.

  • Loki556 on 01/04/2026 - 07:57

    Isn’t this the fuel excise discount kicking in?

    • JCRALLYART on 01/04/2026 - 08:50
      +4

      by the time they finished what they have left and with the new truck delivery, you looking at a week wait and I bet you won't get all 26 cents saving, surely those oil companies can continue to say oil level going down and price need to continue to increase so lucky if you can get 10-15 cents . Finally consumers never gets the full benefits

  • Dollar General on 01/04/2026 - 08:03

    Post the receipt

  • gibbs on 01/04/2026 - 08:19

    Nice try…. show us the receipt

    • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 08:52
      -1

      I’ll grab it when I get back to the car, didn’t think people would be this invested

      • yaozy on 01/04/2026 - 08:55

        hahahaha

  • Rrpnothanx on 01/04/2026 - 08:28

    Will Coles Shell, EG Ampol woolies also give this 69c/L off?

  • Mortin on 01/04/2026 - 08:54

    May this this dovernment discount is Aprils fools joke
    Government trying to fool us

    • Lizard Spock on 01/04/2026 - 08:59
      +1

      The government, yes.

  • codename47 on 01/04/2026 - 09:14

    Easy just checkout online with code APFL69

  • battler on 01/04/2026 - 10:36

    No OzB enecoins post today either :(

  • KKraig on 01/04/2026 - 08:57
    -1

    No evidence of deal - april fools story

    • Lizard Spock on 01/04/2026 - 09:00
      +2

      Are you not entertained? Is this not what you came for?

  • GregRust on 01/04/2026 - 09:12
    -1

    Will this stack with Officeworks pricebeat and JB Hifi Perks?

  • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 07:43
    -2

    Just checked my receipt and it literally says “APRIL RELIEF ADJ -69.0c/L”, not sure if that’s the official name or not

    • Gunnar on 01/04/2026 - 07:46
      +14

      Your post sounded like a 1 April type of situation as well 😉

      • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 07:48
        -3

        Yeah I thought the same until I saw the total… could just be a weird coincidence

    • CodeXD on 01/04/2026 - 08:04
      +2

      Waiting for pic of receipt ☠️

      • HamBoi69 on 01/04/2026 - 08:52
        -2

        I’ll grab it when I get back to the car, didn’t think people would be this invested

        • Dan4113 on 01/04/2026 - 09:24
          +2

          How far did you park your car?

    • JCRALLYART on 01/04/2026 - 08:47

      I put an hour ago and there is no relief, I just get the lock price

  • Jaduqimon on 01/04/2026 - 07:50
    -2

    Filled up 10 jerry cans plus my dodge ram now im broke. Thanks OP…..

    • mapax on 01/04/2026 - 08:11

      What year dodge ram?

      • Gunnar on 01/04/2026 - 08:19
        +4

        An old one judging by he only had 10 cans

        • mapax on 01/04/2026 - 08:21

          Haha, that’s what I was thinking. Those 10 jerrys won’t get em far.

          • Jaduqimon on 01/04/2026 - 08:58

            @mapax: 10 cans was all i could get. Went to bunnings and people were panic buying the jerry cans too

            • sandman20104159 on 01/04/2026 - 09:27
              +1

              @Jaduqimon: w@nk yank tank!

            • Gunnar on 01/04/2026 - 09:42

              @Jaduqimon: Sorry to hear that you're the only RAM owner who has to run their errands. I just get the apprentice to do this

              I'm actually thinking about just panic buying a Bunnings

  • Techefy on 01/04/2026 - 09:30
    -5

    DONT MAKE JOKES ON FUEL PRICE. THAT MAKES ME ANGRY!

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