A few cents here and a few cents there, sometimes you fill your vehicle up at the right time and you feel you are getting a bargain, other times you are stung by a recent rise.

We accept this and understand its the way it happens.

But when prices rise by around 14 cents overnight, something isn't right.

We feel, and we are, being taken advantage of.

We understand we can't get it as low as Sydney and other areas, due to the freight of getting it here.

But with limited access to public transport and greater distances to travel, we don't have the same options as people living in larger cities.

We rely on our cars and utes to get us from A to B, and when the price rises as it did on Thursday, it's just another kick in the guts to country people.

Think of how many families, farmers and business owners an overnight rise of this amount impacts on.

People who are struggling and have to live by very tight budgets will be forced to change plans and make cuts to other areas that require their finances, as your vehicle is a necessity and something that cannot be replaced by jumping on the nearest bus or train.

All confidence, if there was any, is lost in the industry.

Maybe its time for the government to look at stepping in to ensure regional motorists no longer get the rough deal at the bowser.

Offer incentives for people to help pay for the inflated prices.