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The Problem

Fuel prices are out of control. In Australia, prices can swing by 30–40 cents per litre within the same week — and across different suburbs, the gap can be even wider. The cheapest station isn't always the smartest choice either — a station 15 minutes out of your way might cost you more in time and fuel than just filling up nearby.

Most drivers either fill up at the nearest station (and overpay), or spend time manually checking apps, websites, and loyalty schemes to compare prices. Neither option is great.

The Solution: NexFuel

NexFuel is an AI-powered mobile app that does the thinking for you. It analyses real-time fuel prices, your current location, your route, and available discounts to recommend the single best place to fill up — the one that actually saves you the most money when you factor in everything.

It's not just "cheapest nearby." It's the smartest fuel stop for your specific situation.

Where We Are Now

• Android app: live in beta on Google Play (currently invite-only)
• iOS app: built and submitted to Apple — awaiting approval
• Core AI engine: working and tested with real fuel data
• Consumer tier: completely free, and always will be

What Makes NexFuel Different

• AI-powered recommendations: not just the cheapest station, but the most cost-effective one considering your route, distance, and time
• Real-time price tracking: aggregated from multiple sources, updated continuously
• Route-aware: recommends stations along your planned route, not just the nearest pin on a map
• Covers petrol and diesel now, with EV charging locations on the roadmap
• Built by drivers, for drivers: we're solving our own problem

What We'll Use the Funds For

Every dollar raised goes directly into making NexFuel better and available to more drivers:

• EV Charging Data Integration — $2,800 (35%)
• Server & Cloud Infrastructure — $2,000 (25%)
• iOS Launch & App Store Costs — $1,200 (15%)
• Marketing & User Acquisition — $1,200 (15%)
• Platform Fees & Contingency — $800 (10%)

• EV Charging Data Integration: $2,800 (35%) — Building the data layer to show EV charging locations alongside petrol and diesel stations.

• Server & Cloud Infrastructure: $2,000 (25%) — Real-time fuel price tracking and AI route optimisation require robust cloud infrastructure.

• iOS Launch & App Store Costs: $1,200 (15%) — Apple Developer Programme fees, adjustments, and launch marketing.

• Marketing & User Acquisition: $1,200 (15%) — Beta tester incentives, social media marketing.

• Platform Fees & Contingency: $800 (10%) — Pozible fees and unexpected costs.

• Total: $8,000