High fuel prices and poor weather stopped Aussies hitting the open road this year, sinking the owner of BCF and Supercheap Auto to a 7 per cent dip in profit.

High fuel prices and poor weather stopped Aussies hitting the open road this year, sinking the owner of BCF and Supercheap Auto to a 7 per cent dip in profit.

The owner of Supercheap Auto and Rebel Sport said higher interest rates and fuel prices are weighing on consumer sentiment.