Data driven analysis from 10,000+ stations
Ten days after Operation Epic Fury shut the Strait of Hormuz, Australian fuel prices have surged across every state. Unleaded is up 20 cents nationally in a week, diesel up 26 cents, and more than half of all stations now charge above two dollars a litre. Here is where things actually stand, what is still coming, and what smart motorists should do right now.
Traralgon unleaded has dropped a remarkable 41 cents per litre while northern Melbourne suburbs like Coburg and Preston see prices surge past $2.20. A closer look at Victoria's price cycle reveals where motorists can save.
Queensland diesel remains the most expensive on the mainland at 221.7 cents per litre, while NSW prices surged 21.5 cents overnight to 214.3 cents. Victoria and Western Australia hold below 205 cents as the national market splits into two distinct pricing tiers.
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Tasmania's Scottsdale has some of the cheapest diesel in Australia at 169.9 cents, yet other servos in the same town charge 215.9 cents. Nationally, diesel prices surged overnight with NSW recording a 20 cent jump.
South Australia has the tightest diesel spread in the country at just 28 cents per litre, while the Northern Territory stretches to an extraordinary 251.7 cents. Economics educator Priya Sharma explains how geography, competition, and supply chains create vastly different fuel markets across Australia.
NSW diesel has jumped nearly 10 cents overnight to 202.4 cents per litre, but regional towns like Barham and Blayney are still offering prices under 177 cents. The 96 cent spread across the state raises questions about pricing transparency.
Ballarat unleaded has dropped 60.3 cents to 175.6 cents per litre, with Traralgon and Kerang also recording massive decreases. Meanwhile, Melbourne metro suburbs like Reservoir are climbing, highlighting the uneven nature of Victoria's price cycle.
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Unleaded petrol in Melbourne's western suburbs jumped 18 cents per litre overnight as the price cycle resets. Economics educator Priya Sharma explains why growth corridor suburbs like Truganina and Tarneit move first and where Victorian motorists can still find cheaper fuel.
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Queensland motorists are paying an average of 213.6 cents per litre for diesel, nearly 27 cents more than Victorian drivers. A closer look at the data reveals an 87.4 cent spread within the state and raises questions about what is driving the Sunshine State's fuel premium.
NSW diesel has jumped 7.4 cents overnight to 187.3 cents average, but western Sydney suburbs like Ingleburn and Fairfield are holding under 165. With a 107 cent gap between cheapest and dearest, knowing where to fill up makes all the difference.
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Tasmania pays 3 to 5 cents more per litre than mainland states, with an 80 cent spread between the cheapest and most expensive servos. The reasons come down to an island supply chain that adds costs before competition even gets a chance to work.
While Victoria, Western Australia, and New South Wales all report statewide diesel averages near 182 cents per litre, individual suburbs are posting prices as low as 159 cents. The data reveals where motorists can save more than $11 on an 80 litre tank.
Melbourne's outer suburbs have recorded unleaded petrol price jumps of more than 30 cents per litre as the city's price cycle swings to its peak. Broadmeadows, Truganina, and Tarneit are among the hardest hit, while regional towns like Echuca are seeing prices fall.
The Northern Territory has both the cheapest and most expensive diesel in Australia right now, with prices ranging from 150 to 399 cents a litre. Meanwhile, suburbs across NSW, WA, and Victoria are sitting under 165 cents if you know where to look.
New South Wales diesel prices reveal a 110.4 cent per litre spread, with Ingleburn leading at 159.5 cents while some regional stations charge 269.9. Western Sydney suburbs consistently offer the best value, but within suburb price traps can catch motorists off guard.
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Tasmania diesel jumped nearly 8 cents per litre overnight while Victoria barely moved. Economics educator Priya Sharma explains how island supply chains and shipping schedules create Tasmania's distinctive pricing patterns.
South Australia has recorded the tightest fuel price spread of any major Australian state at just 22 cents, while Adelaide motorists pay roughly $6 more per tank than drivers in Melbourne, Sydney, or Perth.
Melbourne's price cycle is creating a stark divide between suburbs. Taylors Lakes unleaded has climbed 21 cents while Clayton E10 has dropped 24, and the gap between winners and losers keeps widening.
Queensland diesel averages 209.4 cents a litre, making it the most expensive mainland state by a substantial margin. Three major states have converged below 183 cents while Queensland motorists pay roughly $16 more per 60 litre fill up.