Caltex Fuel Prices Australia - Live Prices at 150+ Stations

150

Stations

States

155.9c

Lowest Price

173.1c

Average Price

0.8c

vs Market Avg

Market Position

Cheapest (166.9c) Market Avg Most Expensive (180.0c)

Caltex is at market average

14-Day Price History

Daily Avg Stable

17 Jan Today

Caltex operates 150 fuel stations across 6 Australian states and territories. Current unleaded prices range from 155.9c to 255.9c per litre, with an average of 173.1c/L across the network. Caltex prices are closely aligned with the national market average of 172.3c/L. The best Caltex prices are found in Western Australia (averaging 170.8c/L), while AKL tends to be higher at 255.9c/L.

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Caltex Prices Steady

Prices at Caltex are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 293 stations across Australia.

55 Price Drops Spotted

We've found 55 Caltex servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

Price Drops
in last 24h

PetrolSMART Market Sentiment

40%

19%

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27%

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Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Caltex

Dominant

High

22% conf

Low 0% (0)

Rising 4% (7)

High 85% (134)

Falling 11% (17)

High Phase Dominant

Prices near peak - wait if you can

7-Day Price Forecast

-1.3c

average expected change

forecasting
drop

225

stable

forecasting
rise

Prices Expected to Hold Steady

Prices across Caltex are expected to remain relatively stable over the next week. Fill up when convenient.

Best Day to Fill Up

Monday

Based on historical price patterns in Caltex, 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

Tuesday

170.9c avg · Save up to 11.6c/L

Cheapest Suburb

155.9c avg · NSW

Cheapest In

24%

of 101 local markets

Metro vs Regional

6.3c

metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Caltex Stations Right Now

Caltex Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook, NSW 2333

155.9¢/L

42-50 Sydney St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333

Caltex Prices by State

State	Stations	Min Price	Avg Price	Max Price
Western Australia	87	157.7¢	170.8¢	199.9¢
New South Wales	40	155.9¢	178.9¢	212.9¢
Victoria	20	158.9¢	172.0¢	185.9¢
AKL	1	255.9¢	255.9¢	255.9¢
CAN	1	249.7¢	249.7¢	249.7¢
Tasmania	1	169.9¢	174.3¢	178.7¢

Caltex Prices by Fuel Type

Fuel Type	Stations	Cheapest	Average
Bio-Diesel 20	82	170.9¢	189.8¢
Diesel	60	166.9¢	183.6¢
Ethanol 10%	31	153.9¢	174.0¢
LPG/Autogas	11	79.9¢	121.2¢
Premium Diesel	111	164.9¢	187.9¢
Premium Unleaded 95	81	169.9¢	189.3¢
Premium Unleaded 98	137	176.9¢	196.8¢
Unleaded Petrol	150	155.9¢	173.1¢

How Caltex Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Independent

180.0¢

Ampol

173.0¢

173.3¢

Shell

170.0¢

7-Eleven

167.5¢

Coles

175.8¢

United

167.6¢

Metro

170.0¢

Market average: 172.3c/L

Popular Caltex Locations

Traralgon, VIC (6 stations, 163.7¢) Mooroopna, VIC (6 stations, 164.9¢) Carlsruhe, VIC (5 stations, 169.9¢) Mallacoota, VIC (4 stations, 183.9¢) Hamilton Hill, WA (4 stations, 167.9¢) Strathmerton, VIC (4 stations, 185.9¢) Hamilton, VIC (4 stations, 171.9¢) Kalgoorlie, WA (4 stations, 183.9¢) Orbost, VIC (3 stations, 179.9¢) Kununurra, WA (3 stations, 182.1¢) Esperance, WA (3 stations, 173.2¢) Maddington, WA (3 stations, 163.2¢) Braidwood, NSW (2 stations, 169.9¢) Binningup, WA (2 stations, 189.9¢) Barragup, WA (2 stations, 169.9¢)

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Caltex Deep Insights

Caltex stations are now part of the Ampol network following the 2020 rebrand. Some stations retain the Caltex branding during transition.

Price Trend Analysis

7-Day Trend

-0.2c

Stable (-0.1%)

30-Day Trend

+1.2c

Rising (0.7%)

30-Day Range

170.0c - 186.4c

Volatility: High

Price Distribution

Where Caltex stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

169.9c

50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±11.2c

Moderate pricing

Price Spread

100.0c

163.9c to 184.9c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Caltex

172.8c

Sun

171.6c

Mon

170.9c

Tue

182.5c

Wed

178.5c

Thu

174.5c

Fri

173.7c

Sat

Fill up on Tuesday instead of Wednesday to save 11.6c/L (strong pattern)

Cheapest Caltex Suburbs

Muswellbrook, NSW 155.9c Preston, VIC 159.4c Kelmscott, WA 159.9c Springvale, VIC 159.9c Doveton, VIC 159.9c Woori Yallock, VIC 159.9c Langford, WA 159.9c Reservoir, VIC 161.9c

Caltex operates in 143 suburbs across Australia

Most Expensive Caltex Suburbs

Mount Roskill, AKL 255.9c Kaiapoi, CAN 249.7c Junee, NSW 212.9c South Hedland, WA 199.9c Horsley Park, NSW 195.9c Uki, NSW 195.0c

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

23.8%

of 101 competitive markets

Below Average In

23.8%

of markets where Caltex operates

Rating

Good

Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Wetherill Park, Mindarie, Chester Hill, Karragullen, Kelmscott

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

166.9c

2 stations in major cities

Regional Average

173.2c

148 stations outside metros

Difference

6.3c more

Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

Bio-Diesel 20 at 82 stations (from 170.9c, avg 189.8c)
Diesel at 60 stations (from 166.9c, avg 183.6c)
Ethanol 10% at 31 stations (from 153.9c, avg 174.0c)
LPG/Autogas at 11 stations (from 79.9c, avg 121.2c)
Premium Diesel at 111 stations (from 164.9c, avg 187.9c)
Premium Unleaded 95 at 81 stations (from 169.9c, avg 189.3c)

Smart Savings Tips for Caltex

Fill up on Tuesday to save up to 11.6c/L compared to Wednesday
Best value at Muswellbrook (155.9c average)
Metro Caltex stations are 6.3c/L cheaper on average
Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 165.9c) for best deals
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Prices last updated: 30 January 2026 at 02:42 PM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data