Aussies are finding creative ways to save on petrol amid what experts are calling the largest oil supply disruption in global history.

The growing conflict in the Middle East has seen fuel prices surge by 39 per cent in the past month, according to the NSW Government’s FuelCheck website.

It’s a staggering 17 cents above the 12-week average, prompting Aussies to share their top tips on saving at the bowser.

Here, the Daily Mail has compiled some of the most popular tricks. 

The 7-Eleven hack

Several Aussies have shared how they use the 7-Eleven strategy to save cash. 

The My 7/Eleven app has a feature that allows users to lock in the price of fuel, with the servo giant honouring up to 25cents of the cost. 

A Reddit user shared a photo of a receipt from a 7-Eleven in Victoria showing a $3 discount on a 50-litre diesel fill-up.

One Aussie shared his fuel receipt showing a $3 saving using the 7-Eleven app

One Aussie shared his fuel receipt showing a $3 saving using the 7-Eleven app

They managed to shave a little off their bill using fuel perks in the Wilson Parking app.

The Wilson discount is a good back-up if your 7-Eleven is already the cheapest around and renders your price lock redundant.

Once you have downloaded the parking company’s app, simply activate the fuel discount voucher in the ‘Perks’ section. 

Costco hack

Aussie woman Tash shared a clever Costco hack in a TikTok video. 

She said anyone who lives near a Costco should sign up for a membership to take advantage of its cheaper fuel. 

‘I normally fill up with (unleaded) 91 and my cheapest local was $2.15. I filled up a full tank yesterday and fuel was $1.98,’ she said. 

Tash also urged drivers to download FuelMap Australia, which lists real-time prices of service stations in your area and beyond. 

Avoid using the air conditioner while driving at slower speeds

Avoid using the air conditioner while driving at slower speeds

Aussies are looking for ways to save on fuel amid the conflict in the Middle East

Aussies are looking for ways to save on fuel amid the conflict in the Middle East 

Change your driving style

Making an effort to drive smoothly can help reduce fuel use. 

Constant speeding up and slowing down burns more fuel because you brake more often and then have to accelerate again. 

‘Heavy throttle use and excessive acceleration are a guaranteed way of using fuel,’ Royal Automobile Club of Victoria’s Andrea Matthews said. 

She also suggested using cruise control, if available, as it helps maintain a steady speed with less braking and accelerating. 

Make sure tyres are inflated and properly aligned

Properly inflated and maintained tyres help reduce fuel consumption.

Tyres that are under-inflated increase rolling resistance, and can increase fuel consumption by two per cent, according to the NRMA.

Tyres that are properly inflated also last longer.

‘Under-inflated tyres will wear earlier on the edges, contributing to engine wear and higher fuel consumption,’ Ms Matthews said.

‘Getting a regular wheel alignment check (once a year) will ensure your tyres last as long as possible.’

Removing items you don't need while driving will help reduce fuel consumption

Removing items you don’t need while driving will help reduce fuel consumption 

Reduce weight by removing roof racks and other heavy items

Simply clearing unnecessary items from your car and boot can help you save fuel. 

According to the NRMA, a car that is loaded to its maximum weight can increase fuel consumption by a massive 24 per cent.

Removing roof racks is recommended, as they increase drag and make the car less aerodynamic, which in turn boosts fuel consumption. 

Use your air conditioner less

When you’re not driving at high speeds, turn off the air conditioner and roll the windows down to save fuel around suburban streets.  

But this strategy isn’t recommended on the highway, as open windows increase drag and resistance. 

If you need to use the air conditioner, Ms Matthews suggested using recirculate mode to reduce fuel consumption. 

‘That way, you’re cooling the same air from inside repeatedly for less money, instead of drawing in hot air from outside,’ she said.

Roof racks create drag which uses up more fuel

Roof racks create drag which uses up more fuel 

Other fuel‑saving hacks include carpooling with neighbours, working from home one day a week, using pedal‑assisted e‑bikes for short trips, and swapping one weekly journey for public transport. 

It comes as thousands of Australians call for a mandated right to work from home amid soaring fuel prices. 

Up to 82 per cent of full‑time workers want employers to be required to offer work‑from‑home arrangements wherever possible, according to Green.com.au. 

The findings come as Anthony Albanese scrambles to contain the growing crisis, establishing an emergency fuel‑supply taskforce headed by former Australian Energy Regulator boss Anthea Harris. 

‘Our fuel supply is currently secure. However, I want us to be over-prepared,’ Albanese said on Thursday.