Find the cheapest OTR fuel today - Live prices at 186 stations

Based on Petrolmate's live price feeds, the lowest-priced OTR station in Australia is OTR Salisbury Parabanks in Salisbury Parabanks, SA, selling unleaded fuel at 160.9c per litre — that is 5.9 cents per litre below the OTR network average of 166.8c/L. The next cheapest OTR sites are OTR Hillbank (Hillbank) at 160.9c, followed by OTR Brighton (Brighton) at 160.9c.

Across the OTR network, metro stations are currently 0.2 cents per litre cheaper on average than regional locations for unleaded fuel. Metropolitan sites benefit from denser fuel competition, which typically drives pump prices lower during cycle troughs.

At 166.8c/L on average, OTR currently sits 19.2 cents below the national market average of 186.0c/L, making OTR one of the better-value major-brand options when it is convenient.

OTR's densest station concentrations in Australia are in Horsham (VIC) with 6 stations averaging 164.9c/L, Frankston (VIC) with 4 stations averaging 160.9c/L, Port Wakefield (SA) with 4 stations averaging 167.4c/L, West Wodonga (VIC) with 3 stations averaging 176.9c/L, and Port Lincoln (SA) with 3 stations averaging 179.9c/L. These suburbs represent OTR's strongest local footprint and are often where the brand is most price-competitive due to internal network competition. Drivers who regularly travel through these areas typically find it easy to compare multiple OTR sites on the same trip, which helps identify the cheapest local option before filling up.

History and Network

OTR (On The Run) was founded in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1984 by the Shahin family through the Peregrine Corporation. The chain grew to become a dominant South Australian fuel and convenience brand, pioneering an unusual format that combined fuel, quick-service restaurants (Hungry Jack's, Krispy Kreme, Subway, Oporto and others), and expansive convenience retailing in a single site. In 2023, Viva Energy acquired OTR from the Shahin family for approximately $1.15 billion, bringing OTR into the same ownership group as Shell and Reddy Express. Under Viva Energy, OTR has continued to operate under the OTR brand while expanding into Victoria and Queensland, targeting urban high-traffic locations where the food-led model is most valuable.

Pricing Strategy

OTR's fuel pricing strategy tends to sit mid-range in the markets where it operates. In Adelaide, OTR's historical home market, sites are typically priced competitively against 7-Eleven, United, and Liberty, though not always the cheapest. The chain's commercial rationale is built around high-margin food and convenience sales, which subsidises fuel pricing flexibility. Post-Viva acquisition, fuel is supplied through Viva Energy's Shell-specification supply, but OTR retains pricing independence and typically does not track day-by-day with Shell pump prices.

Loyalty and Rewards

OTR runs the OTR Rewards program (formerly Go Rewards), accessed via the OTR app. Members earn points on fuel and in-store purchases including the co-located food tenants where applicable. The app also offers periodic fuel-discount promotions, exclusive food deals, and integration with the extensive OTR food retail ecosystem. OTR Rewards is separate from Shell and Reddy Express loyalty despite shared Viva Energy ownership; Flybuys discounts earned from Coles shops do not apply at OTR stations.

Fuel Quality and Products

Following the Viva Energy acquisition, OTR fuel supply transitioned to Viva Energy's Shell-specification product. Premium 98 RON at OTR is equivalent to Shell V-Power, including the DYNAFLEX additive package. Standard grades (ULP 91, E10, 95, Diesel) meet Australian Fuel Quality Standards. The Shell-specification supply is a change from the pre-2023 period when OTR sourced fuel from multiple wholesalers; current fuel quality is consistent with Shell and Reddy Express across the Viva retail network.