🇦🇺 Fuel Prices Australia

Australian Fuel Market Overview

Australia's comprehensive fuel price network tracks 10,150 service stations across all eight states and territories. Current unleaded petrol prices range from 143.1c to 389.0c per litre, averaging 172.2c/L nationally. This 245.9c/L price spread means motorists can save up to $122.95 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the cheapest station in their area. Diesel prices average 183.3c/L, ranging from 150.1c to 389.0c per litre.

State Price Variations

Significant price variations exist between states. Victoria currently offers the most competitive unleaded prices at 168.0c/L average (across 3,436 stations), while Northern Territory averages 225.3c/L — a 57.3c/L difference. Browse prices by state: Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania.

Fuel Type Comparison

Compare prices across all fuel types: Unleaded (ULP) averages 172.2c/L, E10 Ethanol offers savings of 3-5c/L for compatible vehicles, Premium 95 and Premium 98 suit high-performance engines, while Diesel at 183.3c/L serves commercial and 4WD vehicles. Each fuel type page shows the cheapest stations nationwide.

Best Time to Fill Up

Australian fuel markets follow predictable weekly price cycles in most capital cities. Sydney and NSW typically see prices peak mid-week (Wednesday-Thursday) before dropping over the weekend. Melbourne follows a similar pattern with cycles lasting 2-3 weeks. Brisbane motorists benefit from filling up early in the week. Perth's regulated market sees dramatic swings of 20-40c/L, with Tuesdays often cheapest. Check our Best Time to Fill Up guide for state-specific advice.

Data Sources

Prices are aggregated from official government sources including NSW FuelCheck, QLD Fair Fuel, SA Fuel Pricing, WA FuelWatch, VIC Fair Fuel, NT MyFuel, and TAS FuelCheck, plus community-verified reports. Data updates continuously throughout the day for real-time accuracy.