Data driven analysis from 10,000+ stations
Australia is down to just two oil refineries, both surviving on government subsidies, while still failing to meet international fuel reserve requirements. As EV sales surge and petrol demand drops, the country faces a fuel security paradox that affects every driver.
Melbourne's outer suburbs are copping unleaded increases of up to 19 cents in Epping, Tarneit and Langwarrin while Thomastown drops 11 cents. Here's where to fill up and where to avoid this weekend.
South Australia emerges as the cheapest state for diesel at 177.4 cents per litre while Victorian regional towns face double digit price increases. The national diesel spread reveals significant disparities that motorists should be questioning.
Perth southern suburbs enjoy unleaded drops of over 13 cents in Forrestdale and 11 cents in Baldivis, while Melbourne western suburbs face increases of up to 16.6 cents in Tarneit.
The Northern Territory has a $2.45 per litre spread on diesel prices, with some motorists paying 150 cents while others pay 395 cents. This regulatory vacuum is costing remote communities hundreds of dollars per fill up and nobody is doing anything about it.
Melbourne's northern suburbs are showing mixed petrol price signals this week. Reservoir unleaded has dropped over 7 cents while Broadmeadows and Craigieburn diesel heads the other direction. Here's where to fill up and where to avoid.
NSW diesel shows a staggering 117 cent spread with western Sydney suburbs like Smithfield and Granville delivering prices below 165 cents while remote areas hit 269.9 cents per litre.
Traralgon unleaded petrol prices dropped 101.8 cents overnight, from 274.9 to 173.1 cents per litre. Economics educator Petrolmate explains the regional price cycle dynamics that created this dramatic reset in Gippsland.
The federal government is quietly working on one of the biggest transport tax reforms in decades. With fuel excise revenue in freefall and EV sales surging, a per kilometre road user charge is coming that will eventually affect every Australian driver.
Preston diesel prices dropped 12.2 cents overnight while nearby Coburg and Craigieburn saw increases. Melbourne northern suburbs showing stark contrasts with over 91 cents difference between cheapest and most expensive diesel statewide.
Western Sydney suburbs including Smithfield, Granville and Fairfield are delivering unleaded petrol below 160 cents per litre, with tight price spreads indicating healthy competition. Analysis shows motorists can save $5 to $7.50 per tank by filling up in these areas.
Melbourne outer suburbs are seeing petrol prices drop up to 8.7 cents this week as competition heats up between stations. Economics educator Petrolmate explains why Thomastown, St Albans, and Werribee are winning the price war.
South Australia fuel prices are holding steady with Adelaide motorists finding value in the suburbs. Here's where to fill up and how SA compares to the rest of the country.
Melbourne's northern suburbs reveal a split market this week, with unleaded petrol dropping 8 cents in Thomastown while diesel climbs nearly 10 cents. Meanwhile, Broadmeadows diesel tumbles 14.7 cents, raising questions about these opposing local trends.
Northern Territory diesel prices show a dramatic $2.42 per litre spread between cheapest and most expensive stations, with Darwin metro offering relief at 152.7 cents while remote areas reach $3.95.
Australia's fuel just got dramatically cleaner, ending two decades of having some of the dirtiest petrol in the developed world. Here's what changed at the bowser and why it matters for your health.
The ACCC's quarterly fuel review could reveal why Queensland motorists consistently pay more for petrol than their Victorian neighbours. Industry insiders say the findings might reignite calls for price transparency measures in the Sunshine State.
Sydney western suburbs offer diesel prices 30 cents below the NSW state average. Economics educator Petrolmate explains the market forces creating a 117 cent price spread and where to find the best value.
Regional Victorian servos in Moe, Bright and Myrtleford are offering diesel prices 15 to 23 cents cheaper than the state average, while Melbourne suburbs like Dandenong South and Coburg cop 10 cent increases.
Melbourne northern suburbs show a striking 10 cent divergence in unleaded petrol prices this week, with Broadmeadows facing increases while Epping motorists find relief with notable decreases.
The ACCC has pushed Ampol's $1.1 billion bid for EG Australia's 500 service stations into a Phase 2 review, the first major test of Australia's new mandatory merger regime. Here's what this battle over fuel retail competition means for prices at the bowser.
Tasmania diesel prices dropped 9.2 cents overnight while ACT motorists continue paying a 47 cent premium over the cheapest servos. Here's what's really driving the dramatic state by state variations in Australian fuel costs.
Queensland motorists are benefiting from one of the tightest fuel price spreads in Australia, with competition keeping the gap between cheapest and most expensive servos to just 31 cents. Analysis shows Brisbane and regional Queensland both benefit from strong competitive dynamics.
NSW diesel prices show a remarkable 117 cent spread between cheapest and most expensive stations, with western Sydney suburbs offering the best value while some regional areas charge well above average.