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As of 18 August 2026, the cheapest unleaded petrol in Sydney, NSW is 184.5c per litre at Arko Energy, Earlwood. Prices range from 184.5c to 222.9c across 653 stations, averaging 196.4c per litre.
Compare live petrol prices from 653+ stations across Sydney. Average: 196.4c/L
Last updated: 12:00 PM, 17 Aug 2026
Petrol prices in Sydney currently range from 184.5c to 222.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 196.4c/L. We're tracking live prices from 653 service stations, which means you could save up to $19.20 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all New South Wales prices for broader comparisons.
Location matters significantly: Earlwood has the cheapest average at 186.4c/L across 4 stations, while Sydenham averages 194.2c/L — a 7.8c/L difference. Villawood sits in the middle at 189.5c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: Earlwood, Croydon, Croydon Park, Belmore, Carlingford, Kemps Creek.
Compare all fuel types in Sydney: Unleaded (ULP) from 184.5c/L, E10 Ethanol from 179.9c/L (save 4.6c/L), Premium 95 from 194.3c/L, Premium 98 from 203.7c/L. Each fuel type page shows the cheapest stations in the area, helping you find the best deal whether you need regular unleaded, premium fuel, or diesel.
In New South Wales, petrol prices follow a weekly cycle typically peaking on Thursdays. Fill up Monday or Tuesday when prices are at their lowest to maximise savings. Check our Best Time to Fill Up guide for detailed advice.
Prices for Sydney are sourced from NSW FuelCheck and community-verified reports, updating continuously throughout the day. Compare prices by brand or view our full station directory for more options.
NSW follows a predictable weekly price cycle. Prices typically peak on Thursday and are lowest on Monday/Tuesday.
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Sydney
Based on historical price patterns in Sydney, Saturday tends to offer the best prices. Weekend prices tend to be higher with increased demand.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arko Earlwood | Arko Energy | Earlwood | 184.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Earlwood | Metro | Earlwood | 184.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Croydon | Metro | Croydon | 184.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | Apw | APW | Wentworthville | 185.3c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 5 | Pearl Energy Enfield | Pearl Energy | Enfield | 185.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Hornsby | Metro | 222.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | ||
| United Petroleum Lethbridge Park | United | Lethbridge Park | 225.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| United Petroleum Kemps Creek | United | Kemps Creek | 225.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | United Prairiewood | United | Prairiewood | 226.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 5 | Temco Petroleum | TEMCO Petroleum | Greenacre | 226.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Milperra | Metro | Milperra | 179.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Bankstown | Metro | Bankstown | 179.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Milperra West | Metro | Revesby | 179.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Hornsby | Metro | 183.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 5 | United Petroleum Lethbridge Park | United | Lethbridge Park | 184.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apw | APW | Wentworthville | 194.3c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Lansdowne | Metro | Lansdowne | 197.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Croydon | Metro | Croydon | 197.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Earlwood | Metro | Earlwood | 197.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 5 | Metro Werrington | Metro | Werrington | 199.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temco Petroleum | TEMCO Petroleum | Greenacre | 203.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Apw | APW | Wentworthville | 204.3c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Speedway Court Road | Speedway | Fairfield | 204.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | Metro Fairfield 82 | Metro | Fairfield | 204.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 5 | Speedway Fairfield | Speedway | Fairfield | 204.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Hornsby | Metro | 222.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | ||
| Enhance Bass Hill | Enhance | Bass Hill | 224.4c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Fuel Greystanes | Metro | Greystanes | 226.3c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | Metro Greenacre | Metro | Greenacre | 226.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 5 | United Petroleum Kemps Creek | United | Kemps Creek | 227.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Fuel Croydon Park | Metro | Croydon Park | 97.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro St Marys | Metro | St Marys | 97.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| Metro Bow Bowing | Metro | Minto | 97.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm | |
| 4 | Ampol Wallacia | Ampol | Wallacia | 105.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 5 | Budget Bexley South | Budget | Bexley | 105.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlwood | 4 stations | 186.4c | 184.5c |
| Croydon | 3 stations | 188.2c | 184.9c |
| Croydon Park | 2 stations | 186.5c | 186.5c |
| Belmore | 3 stations | 189.2c | 186.5c |
| Carlingford | 4 stations | 189.4c | 186.7c |
| Kemps Creek | 3 stations | 192.8c | 186.7c |
| Marrickville | 3 stations | 193.6c | 186.9c |
| Wiley Park | 3 stations | 192.8c | 186.9c |
| Fairfield | 5 stations | 188.8c | 187.5c |
| Haberfield | 4 stations | 191.6c | 187.7c |
| Villawood | 3 stations | 189.5c | 187.9c |
| Moorebank | 4 stations | 192.1c | 188.5c |
| Liverpool | 6 stations | 196.0c | 188.5c |
| Tempe | 2 stations | 189.8c | 188.7c |
| Punchbowl | 5 stations | 191.8c | 188.8c |
Save money at these stations with the lowest ULP prices. Prices shown for all available fuel types:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arko Earlwood | 108 Homer St, Earlwood NSW 2206 | Arko Energy | 184.5c | - | - | - | 207.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Metro Petroleum Croydon | 221-229 Elizabeth St, Croydon NSW 2132 | Metro | 184.9c | - | 233.7c | 197.9c | 207.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Metro Petroleum Earlwood | 281 Homer St, Earlwood NSW 2206 | Metro | 184.9c | - | - | 197.9c | 207.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Apw | 449 Great Western Highway, Wentworthville NSW 2145 | APW | 185.3c | - | - | 194.3c | 204.3c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Pearl Energy Enfield | 184 Liverpool Road, Enfield NSW 2136 | Pearl Energy | 185.9c | - | - | - | 207.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Metro Petroleum Belmore | 442 Punchbowl Rd, Belmore NSW 2192 | Metro | 186.5c | 185.5c | - | - | 208.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Metro Fuel Croydon Park | 274 Georges River Rd, Croydon Park NSW 2133 | Metro | 186.5c | 185.5c | 234.5c | - | 208.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Metro Barista Bar Croydon Park | 236-240 Georges River Rd, Croydon Park NSW 2133 | Metro | 186.5c | 185.5c | - | 203.5c | 208.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| U-Go Carlingford Court (Self- Serve) | 797 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford NSW 2118 | U-Go | 186.7c | - | - | - | 209.5c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| United Petroleum Lethbridge Park | 400 Luxford Road, Lethbridge Park NSW 2770 | United | 186.7c | 184.7c | 225.7c | 200.7c | 209.7c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP Loftus | 127 Loftus Ave, Loftus NSW 2232 | BP | 222.9c | 219.9c | - | 234.9c | 239.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| BP Concord | 20 Burwood Road, Concord NSW 2137 | BP | 222.9c | 219.9c | - | 234.9c | 239.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| BP Clovelly | 33-37 Carrington Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 | BP | 222.9c | 219.9c | - | - | 239.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Brooklyn Central | 81 Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn NSW 2083 | Independent | 219.9c | - | - | 239.9c | - | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| BP Fox Hills | 152 Toongabbie Rd, Girraween NSW 2145 | BP | 217.9c | - | - | - | 244.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Ampol Foodary Pheasants Nest South Bound | Lot 12, South Western Freeway, Pheasants Nest NSW 2574 | Ampol Foodary | 213.9c | 211.9c | 247.9c | 230.9c | 240.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| BP Prestons | 14- Bernera Road, Prestons NSW 2170 | BP | 211.9c | 209.9c | - | 231.9c | 241.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| BP Wilton | 1109 Argyle St, Wilton NSW 2571 | BP | 211.9c | 209.9c | - | 226.9c | 236.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| 7-Eleven Menai | Corner Allison Crescent & Menai Road, Menai NSW 2234 | 7-Eleven | 211.9c | 209.9c | - | 228.9c | 237.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
| Douglas Park Service Station | 145 Camden Rd, Douglas Park NSW 2569 | Independent | 209.9c | - | - | - | 229.9c | Yesterday, 12:00pm |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (184.5c/L) and most expensive (222.9c/L): 38.4c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $19.20!
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Sydney is home to 5,361,000 people and has 653 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Sydney range from 184.5c/L to 222.9c/L (a difference of 38.4c/L).
Data sourced from official government sources and community price reports, updated throughout the day. We track live prices from major fuel brands including Ampol, Shell, BP, 7-Eleven, Coles Express, and independent service stations across all suburbs in Sydney. The current average price is 196.4c/L (last updated: 12:00 PM, 17 Aug 2026).
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