He said the situation is serious and has been a huge concern for a long time.

Mr Pollock said it was not only ridiculous but disheartening when authorities and governments came up with excuses saying nothing could be done.

He said all the reasons so far were 'stereotype answers' with many saying nothing much could be done.

"Each time we look on the internet and find that in comparison to all other towns in South Australia we are paying the highest price, the irritation and frustration increases," Mr Pollock said.

"We have been raising our concerns with ACCC and other bodies but the answer we have been getting all along is that nothing much could be done.

"One has to ask why Whyalla has been singled out.

"We have to push for an explanation and it must be a good and valid one.

"In recent times Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has been raising the issue but he also has failed to get a satisfactory answer.

"It is very disappointing and were sincerely hope that the campaign being launched by Whyalla News will attract some attention."

A random street chat with Whyalla residents and drivers who were returning from different petrol pumps revealed that the level of frustration has reached boiling point - some refuse to even think about it!

Those who are struggling to make ends meet simply fill up their cars and drive off while those who can't afford cash just swipe their credit cards and worry about the payments later.

One driver said it would be interesting to know what the real reasons are and that prices were not only disgusting but also unjustified.

Another vehicle owner said the disparity in price indicated that people in Whyalla had extra cash and laughed saying he wished that was the case.

Many drivers said they had stopped thinking or worrying about it because fuel is a necessity and a need and no matter how high the price is they will still have to fill up their cars.

Due to a skeleton mode of public transport many drivers are compelled to top up their cars with fuel to go to work, shopping, drop children off to school and to visit friends and relative.

A single mum said she could not take her children for long rides or to near-by towns because the price of petrol was too high.

The maximum she could do was to take them to the foreshore playgrounds or to Westlands because it was within her budget and she could make these trips while on the run.