Data driven analysis from 10,000+ stations
On December 15, Australia finally joined the developed world with new ultra low sulphur petrol standards. After decades of having fuel ranked between Argentina and Tanzania, here's what changed at your local servo and why it matters for your health and your car.
Sydney's southwestern suburbs including Casula, Yagoona and Greenacre are offering unleaded petrol prices up to 34 cents cheaper than yesterday. Regional NSW tells a different story with Deniliquin seeing prices climb nearly 30 cents.
Melbourne suburbs like Craigieburn saw petrol prices jump nearly 50 cents overnight as the price cycle reset, while Adelaide motorists enjoy remarkably stable pricing. Understanding the economics behind these different market structures helps you time your fill ups and save money.
Melbourne's northern suburbs including Coburg and Craigieburn have been hit with unleaded petrol price increases of up to 29 cents as the fuel cycle kicks in. Here's where to find better deals across Victoria right now.
Melbourne's western suburbs show a 50 cent per litre price difference between Bacchus Marsh and Sunshine this week. Understanding fuel price cycles can save Victorian motorists hundreds of dollars annually.
NSW fuel price data reveals an extraordinary 850 cent spread between cheapest and most expensive diesel, with western Sydney suburbs like Granville and Auburn offering savings of up to $14 per tank compared to the state average.
Melbourne's western suburbs are bearing the brunt of the post New Year petrol price surge, with Sunshine recording a 40.7 cent overnight increase on unleaded petrol. Analysis of 6th January data reveals motorists in Craigieburn, St Albans, Deer Park and Hoppers Crossing are paying up to $20 more per tank than they would have yesterday.
Western Sydney suburbs like Granville, Fairfield and Auburn are offering diesel prices 15 to 20 cents cheaper than the NSW average. If you're in Sydney and feeling the pinch at the bowser, head west.
Queensland diesel prices have dropped 3.9 cents overnight to 198.2 cents per litre, bucking the national trend where most states saw minimal change. Analysis of 182 Queensland stations reveals the Sunshine State is finally seeing some relief from elevated fuel costs.
Northern Territory diesel prices show the widest spread in Australia at $2.46 per litre difference between cheapest and most expensive. Katherine offers metro competitive pricing, but remote motorists face some of the highest fuel costs in the country.
Melbourne fuel prices are telling two very different stories this week, with northern suburbs like Sunshine and Craigieburn seeing 40 to 45 cent increases while Frankston enjoys 25 cent decreases. Understanding the fuel cycle could save Victorian motorists hundreds annually.
South Australia is currently offering the cheapest diesel in Australia at 182.3 cents per litre, while Queensland motorists pay nearly 16 cents more. Understanding why reveals important lessons about fuel market economics and where to find the best deals.
Victoria's western suburbs are experiencing a significant petrol price surge to start 2026, with Hoppers Crossing E10 prices jumping 44.3 cents overnight. Analysis reveals where motorists can still find savings amid the cycle peak.
Queensland fuel prices reveal hidden savings opportunities as diesel drops 2.3 cents while South Australia and Victoria face New Year price increases. A closer look at the data uncovers significant suburb variations worth investigating.
Analysis of New Year's Day fuel data reveals Melbourne's western suburbs facing sharp petrol price increases of up to 40 cents, while Epping bucks the trend with a 30 cent drop. The spread creates a notable opportunity for motorists willing to compare prices across suburbs.
NSW diesel prices dropped 8.6 cents on New Year's Day while every other mainland state saw increases. Economics educator Priya Sharma explains the market dynamics behind this divergence and where to find the best deals in Sydney's western suburbs.
While petrol prices dominated headlines, Australia quietly began building its first significant domestic fuel production capacity in decades. The Brisbane Renewable Fuels project and its partners could produce over 750 million litres annually of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, using Australian feedstocks.
Tasmania's diesel prices dropped 4.9 cents overnight to 190.2 cents per litre while NSW and Victoria saw increases. Regional towns like Scottsdale offer the best value with prices starting at 171.9 cents.
New Year's Eve fuel data reveals Queensland and South Australia bucking the national trend with price increases, while hidden savings exist for those who know where to look across Sydney, Melbourne, and regional areas.
Two Melbourne suburbs saw petrol prices move in completely opposite directions today, with Epping dropping 33 cents while Tarneit jumped 32 cents. Understanding the price cycle economics explains how this happens and what it means for your wallet.
Victoria motorists face a 70 cent price gulf as Traralgon unleaded drops 34 cents to 175.7 cents while Hastings surges 35 cents to 200.8 cents. Regional Gippsland offers the best deals with E10 at 173 cents.
ACCC data reveals Brisbane and Canberra motorists consistently pay more for petrol than Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide drivers, and the reason comes down to how many independent servos are competing with the big chains.
NSW diesel prices have dropped over 8 cents overnight, with Sydney's western suburbs like Granville and Fairfield offering prices nearly 20 cents below the state average. The significant variations between suburbs reveal opportunities for informed motorists to save.
Melbourne western suburbs like Sunshine saw petrol prices jump over 40 cents overnight as the price cycle resets. Economics educator Priya Sharma explains why this happens and where motorists can still find competitive prices during the holiday period.