NSW Fuel Prices Drop Over 5 Cents as Western Sydney Suburbs Lead the Savings

Latest data from across New South Wales reveals a notable development for motorists: diesel prices have dropped 5.1 cents per litre overnight, representing a 2.58 percent decrease across the state's 1,271 monitored stations.

Looking at the numbers from 3rd December 2025 8:07am AEDT, the data tells an interesting story about where savvy drivers can find the best value right now.

The Numbers Behind the Drop

The statewide diesel average has fallen from 197.9 cents to 192.8 cents per litre. While this headline figure is encouraging, the real story lies in the substantial variation between suburbs.

NSW currently shows a price spread of 102 cents between the cheapest and most expensive stations. The minimum price sits at 167.9 cents while some regional outlets are charging as much as 269.9 cents. This represents a significant variation worth understanding.

Western Sydney Leading the Charge

A closer analysis reveals that Sydney's western suburbs are offering some of the most competitive prices in the country right now.

Fairfield stands out with the cheapest average at 175.9 cents per litre across four stations, with prices starting from just 174.5 cents. The price spread here is remarkably tight at just 4.4 cents, indicating consistent competition among local servos.

Granville presents an even more interesting pattern. All three monitored stations are pricing identically at 176.5 cents, resulting in zero price variation. This uniformity suggests strong competitive dynamics in the area.

Auburn motorists have access to diesel from 176.5 cents, though the suburb shows more variation with a 13.4 cent spread up to 189.9 cents. Worth noting that careful selection could save drivers over $6 per 50 litre tank within the same suburb.

Smithfield demonstrates perhaps the most dramatic spread. Prices range from an impressive 173.5 cents at the cheapest outlet to 202.9 cents at the most expensive. That 29.4 cent difference across just four stations highlights why comparing prices remains essential.

Regional NSW Holds Steady

Oberon, west of the Blue Mountains, maintains competitive pricing with an average of 179.9 cents across four stations and a tight 4 cent spread. For regional motorists, this represents solid value compared to many metropolitan areas.

Gunnedah in northwestern NSW averages 184.6 cents with a modest 3.4 cent spread across five stations, showing that some regional towns are maintaining reasonable pricing despite supply chain challenges.

Batemans Bay on the South Coast shows more variation with prices from 178.9 to 195.9 cents, a 17 cent spread worth researching before filling up.

How NSW Compares Nationally

Statistically speaking, NSW diesel prices now sit competitively against other major states. Victoria is averaging 191.3 cents (slightly lower) while Western Australia sits at 189.6 cents. Queensland and South Australia diesel data shows similar competitive positioning.

The Northern Territory remains the outlier at 239.3 cents average, though even there savvy motorists can find prices as low as 167.9 cents in certain areas like Katherine and Winnellie.

Tasmania continues to show remarkable price stability with just a 28.4 cent spread across 40 stations, averaging 193.4 cents.

What This Means for Motorists

The data indicates that motorists filling up a 60 litre tank in Fairfield or Granville today would pay around $105 to $106, compared to $119 at some inner Sydney locations. That is a potential saving of $13 to $14 per fill.

For those regularly commuting through western Sydney, the numbers suggest these suburbs warrant consideration for routine fill ups.

Actionable Takeaways

Based on the analysis, here are the key findings:

The numbers are clear: the overnight 5.1 cent drop has created genuine savings opportunities across NSW. Motorists who time their fill ups strategically and compare prices in western suburbs could save substantially over the coming weeks.

Check our interactive fuel map for real time prices in your area.