RACT members can now save on fuel at two dozen locations across Tasmania under a new partnership launched today with local companies Bennett’s Petroleum and Bonney Energy.
The collaboration between the three Tasmanian-grown organisations provides immediate 6-cent per litre fuel discounts at 24 service stations statewide, including popular Mood Food and Zoom Food outlets.
RACT CEO Mark Mugnaioni said the partnership delivers on one of members’ most valued benefits, with plans to expand to more locations in coming months.
“To be able to partner with two trusted Tasmanian-grown brands to deliver rewards for our members in one of the areas that they value most is a fantastic result,” Mugnaioni said.
The initial rollout begins immediately, allowing RACT’s thousands of members to access fuel savings while the organisations work to increase both the number of participating locations and the scale of discounts available.
“We know our fuel rewards are something our members value. While there is still more to do, we want to get things rolling as soon as possible,” Mugnaioni said.
Future plans include extending the fuel rewards to unmanned service stations operated by the partners.
The change comes after RACT dramatically cut ties with former discount partner United Petroleum, following revelations one of its franchisees had been knowingly underpaying migrant workers.
As reported by Pulse in February, KLM Foods Pty Ltd was ordered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court to pay almost $180,000 in penalties for underpaying four workers more than $20,000.
The court heard that the workers, from India and Bangladesh, were paid flat rates between $16 and $23 per hour, resulting in underpayments ranging from $2,597 to $9,574.
“I want to thank RACT members for their patience and support as we have transitioned to these new fuel rewards arrangements, and to reassure them this is only the beginning of the benefits that we plan to deliver through this new partnership,” Mugnaioni said.
Members can access details about participating locations through the RACT website.
