Budget Petrol Fuel Prices Australia

Live prices across 29+ stations nationwide

29
Stations
2
States
157.9c
Lowest Price
174.8c
Average Price
2.5c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (166.9c) Market Avg Most Expensive (180.0c)

Budget Petrol is 2.5c more expensive than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg +8.3c this week
17 Jan Today

Budget Petrol operates 29 fuel stations across 2 Australian states and territories. Current unleaded prices range from 157.9c to 202.7c per litre, with an average of 174.8c/L across the network. Budget Petrol averages 2.5c/L above the national market average of 172.3c/L. This premium may reflect their focus on quality fuels, convenience, or loyalty programs. The best Budget Petrol prices are found in New South Wales (averaging 174.7c/L), while South Australia tends to be higher at 177.9c/L.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Budget Prices Steady
Prices at Budget are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 35 stations across Australia.
5 Price Drops Spotted
We've found 5 Budget servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

5
Price Drops
in last 24h
PetrolSMART Market Sentiment
2%
23%
57%
17%
Fill Now
Good Value
Fair
Wait
Check

57% of stations suggest waiting might save you money

Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Budget Petrol

Dominant
High
26% conf
Low 0% (0)
Rising 32% (13)
High 55% (22)
Falling 12% (5)
High Phase Dominant
Prices near peak - wait if you can
7-Day Price Forecast
-7.0c
average expected change
30
forecasting
drop
4
stable
1
forecasting
rise
Prices Expected to Drop
Prices across Budget Petrol are forecast to drop around 7.0c on average over the next week. If you can wait, you might save.
Best Day to Fill Up
Monday

Based on historical price patterns in Budget Petrol, Monday tends to offer the best prices. Start of the week often brings lower prices as stations compete for customers.

Best Day to Fill Up
Sunday
162.7c avg · Save up to 3.7c/L
Cheapest Suburb
157.9c avg · NSW
Cheapest In
31%
of 16 local markets
Metro vs Regional
5.3c
regional areas are cheaper

Cheapest Budget Petrol Stations Right Now

Budget Granville
Granville, NSW 2142
157.9¢/L
27 Woodville Rd, Granville NSW 2142
Budget Bexley South
Bexley, NSW 2207
158.1¢/L
474 Forest Rd, Bexley NSW 2207
Budget Auburn
Auburn, NSW 2144
158.5¢/L
98 Park Rd, Auburn NSW 2144
Budget Petrol St Helens Park
St Helens Park, NSW 2560
158.9¢/L
24 Wooland Rd, St Helens Park NSW 2560
Budget Petrol Chippendale
Chippendale, NSW 2008
159.7¢/L
66-70 Regent Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
Budget Petrol Mascot
Mascot, NSW 2020
162.7¢/L
1004 Botany Rd., Mascot NSW 2020

Budget Petrol Prices by State

State Stations Min Price Avg Price Max Price
New South Wales 28 157.9¢ 174.7¢ 202.7¢
South Australia 1 177.9¢ 177.9¢ 177.9¢

Budget Petrol Prices by Fuel Type

Fuel Type Stations Cheapest Average
Diesel 12 162.9¢ 172.9¢
Ethanol 10% 26 149.5¢ 171.2¢
LPG/Autogas 6 99.7¢ 118.7¢
Premium Diesel 20 161.9¢ 172.5¢
Premium Unleaded 95 23 147.9¢ 186.4¢
Premium Unleaded 98 31 159.5¢ 192.6¢
Unleaded Petrol 29 157.9¢ 174.8¢

How Budget Petrol Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Independent
180.0¢
Ampol
173.0¢
Bp
173.3¢
Shell
170.0¢
7-Eleven
167.5¢
Coles
175.8¢
United
167.6¢
Metro
170.0¢

Market average: 172.3c/L

Popular Budget Petrol Locations

Bexley, NSW (2 stations, 162.0¢) Campsie, NSW (2 stations, 186.9¢) Goulburn, NSW (2 stations, 164.9¢) Kogarah, NSW (2 stations, 179.9¢)

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Budget Petrol Deep Insights

Budget Petrol focuses on no-frills, low-cost fuel across Australia.

Price Trend Analysis

7-Day Trend

+8.3c
Rising (5.0%)

30-Day Trend

-6.8c
Falling (-3.7%)

30-Day Range

158.3c - 181.9c
Volatility: Medium

Price Distribution

Where Budget Petrol stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

174.7c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±12.5c
Moderate pricing

Price Spread

44.8c
158.9c to 191.1c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Budget Petrol

162.7c
Sun
163.8c
Mon
164.8c
Tue
164.7c
Wed
166.2c
Thu
166.4c
Fri
163.5c
Sat
Fill up on Sunday instead of Friday to save 3.7c/L (strong pattern)

Cheapest Budget Petrol Suburbs

Granville, NSW 157.9c Auburn, NSW 158.5c St Helens Park, NSW 158.9c Chippendale, NSW 159.7c Bexley, NSW 162.0c Mascot, NSW 162.7c Eastlakes, NSW 162.9c Fairfield, NSW 162.9c

Budget Petrol operates in 26 suburbs across Australia

Most Expensive Budget Petrol Suburbs

North Strathfield, NSW 202.7c South Penrith, NSW 195.9c Lewisham, NSW 192.7c Petersham, NSW 190.9c Kingsgrove, NSW 186.9c Campsie, NSW 186.9c

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

31.2%
of 16 competitive markets

Below Average In

68.8%
of markets where Budget Petrol operates

Rating

Excellent
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: St Helens Park, Auburn, Granville, Smithfield, Bexley

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

179.9c
1 stations in major cities

Regional Average

174.6c
28 stations outside metros

Difference

5.3c less
Regional areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Diesel at 12 stations (from 162.9c, avg 172.9c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 26 stations (from 149.5c, avg 171.2c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 6 stations (from 99.7c, avg 118.7c)
  • Premium Diesel at 20 stations (from 161.9c, avg 172.5c)
  • Premium Unleaded 95 at 23 stations (from 147.9c, avg 186.4c)
  • Premium Unleaded 98 at 31 stations (from 159.5c, avg 192.6c)

Smart Savings Tips for Budget Petrol

  • Fill up on Sunday to save up to 3.7c/L compared to Friday
  • Best value at Granville (157.9c average)
  • Regional Budget Petrol stations are 5.3c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 163.4c) for best deals
  • Use Petrolmate to compare Budget Petrol with other brands in your area before filling up

Prices last updated: 30 January 2026 at 02:43 PM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data