Data driven analysis from 10,000+ stations
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.
Frankston unleaded petrol drops 10.5 cents while Melbourne western growth corridors see increases. Data analysis reveals outer eastern suburbs offer the best value for Victorian motorists this week.
Tasmania fuel prices are holding steady with a massive 84 cent spread between cheapest and most expensive servos. Here's where to find the best deals and avoid paying over the odds.
Sydney western suburbs consistently offer fuel prices 20 cents below inner city stations. Economics educator Petrolmate explains the market forces behind this gap and where to find the best value today.
Melbourne's western suburbs including Werribee and Altona North have seen unleaded petrol prices climb by up to 10 cents per litre as the outer metro fuel cycle peaks. Analysis reveals Cranbourne West bucking the trend with price drops.
Victorian regional petrol prices have jumped up to 12 cents this week while Melbourne suburban drivers find relief in northern suburbs. Bendigo and Morwell lead the increases while Campbellfield and Epping offer savings.
Western Australia's 25 year old FuelWatch scheme delivers predictable prices and cheaper fuel. Eastern states just endured a record 95 day price cycle with only three cheap days. Now motoring organisations are demanding the rest of Australia get what Perth already has.
While capital city motorists worry about 15 cent price swings, Northern Territory diesel ranges from 152 to 389 cents per litre. The 236 cent spread reveals the true cost of fuelling remote Australia.
Melbourne petrol prices jumped 25 cents overnight in Frankston as the price cycle reset, while western suburbs still offer better value. Economics educator Petrolmate explains the market forces creating dramatic price differences between suburbs on the same day.
Western Sydney suburbs like Smithfield and Granville are selling diesel up to 21 cents cheaper than the NSW state average, while the state shows a 117 cent spread between cheapest and most expensive prices.
South Australia diesel prices have climbed 7.6 cents overnight to 189.1 cents per litre, creating a 44 cent spread across the state. Analysis shows Adelaide motorists can save significantly by shopping around.
The federal government has committed $1.1 billion to domestic biofuel production, but BP just shelved what was meant to be Australia's first large scale biofuel refinery. With only two refineries left and 80 percent of fuel imported, the stakes couldn't be higher.
NSW diesel prices jumped 6.3 cents overnight to average 183.3 cents, but Sydney western suburbs like Smithfield and Granville continue offering prices well below the state average at around 161 to 164 cents per litre.
Victorian regional and outer suburban areas face petrol price increases of up to 29 cents in one week, with St Albans, Tarneit, and Sunshine hit hardest. A closer look at the data reveals troubling price variations that demand greater scrutiny.
Tasmania diesel prices range from 159.5 to 244 cents per litre, an 84 cent spread that reveals how competition, transport costs, and tourist behaviour shape what you pay at the pump.
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Melbourne unleaded petrol prices have split dramatically with Seaford dropping 31 cents while western suburbs like Sunshine and Altona North climb by up to 22 cents. The 30 cent gap between suburbs could cost motorists more than $750 annually.
Sydney's western suburbs have quietly become some of Australia's most competitive fuel markets, with suburbs like Smithfield and Granville offering prices more than 20 cents below the state average. Here's what's driving the discounts and how motorists can benefit.
Queensland diesel prices are running 20 cents higher than Victoria, NSW and Western Australia this week. With Queensland averaging 204.2 cents compared to 181 to 184 cents in southern states, the price gap demands explanation.
Melbourne petrol prices show a striking 19 cent divergence this weekend, with Seaford motorists enjoying decreases while Sunshine and other western suburbs face substantial increases on unleaded.
Diesel prices in the Northern Territory range from 152.7 cents to 389 cents per litre, a 236 cent spread that dwarfs every other Australian state. Economics educator Petrolmate explains why geography and competition create such dramatic differences.
Australia imports 90 per cent of its refined fuel and holds just 28 days of reserves. With only two refineries left, both on government life support until 2027, the question of what happens next deserves more attention than it's getting.
Melbourne's western suburbs including Sunshine, Altona North and Deer Park have been hit with unleaded petrol price increases of up to 24 cents this week. Meanwhile Coburg and Thomastown offer relief with prices dropping over 15 cents.
Sydney's inner west suburbs including Smithfield, Granville and Fairfield are offering diesel prices up to 23 cents below the NSW average. Analysis shows tight price spreads and genuine competition making this corridor a reliable fuel bargain zone.