Diesel on the Tanami Road

Submitted: Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 14:29

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Member - Steve R (NSW)

Will be travelling across the Tanami later this year and will be seeking to buy diesel at Yuendumu and possibly Balgo. Does anyone know how reliable it is to purchase diesel from these communities please?

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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 16:52

Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 16:52

We've been up that way a couple of times and had no problems at Balgo or Bililuna, though at the former you need to be within weekday trading hours from memory

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Reply By: Member - Steve R (NSW) - Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 17:06

Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 17:06

Thanks Wildmax, however, it was my understanding that at Balgo the fuel was available 24/7.

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 19:25

Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 19:25

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Reply By: Member - Steve R (NSW) - Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 22:18

Monday, Mar 25, 2019 at 22:18

Thanks very much Peter

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Reply By: Ozi M - Thursday, Mar 28, 2019 at 08:54

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