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As of 18 August 2026, the cheapest unleaded petrol in Adelaide, SA is 187.9c per litre at Independent, McLaren Vale. Prices range from 187.9c to 214.9c across 353 stations, averaging 200.2c per litre.
Compare live petrol prices from 353+ stations across Adelaide. Average: 200.2c/L
Last updated: 12:13 PM, 18 Aug 2026
Petrol prices in Adelaide currently range from 187.9c to 214.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 200.2c/L. We're tracking live prices from 353 service stations, which means you could save up to $13.50 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all South Australia prices for broader comparisons.
Location matters significantly: McLaren Vale has the cheapest average at 190.4c/L across 2 stations, while Gawler averages 199.6c/L — a 9.2c/L difference. Port Adelaide sits in the middle at 194.7c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: McLaren Vale, Blair Athol, Munno Para, St Marys, Elizabeth South, Salisbury Downs.
Compare all fuel types in Adelaide: Unleaded (ULP) from 187.9c/L, E10 Ethanol from 189.5c/L, Premium 95 from 202.9c/L, Premium 98 from 210.9c/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.
South Australian prices are typically lowest Monday to Wednesday. Avoid filling up on weekends when prices tend to be higher. Check our Best Time to Fill Up guide for detailed advice.
Prices for Adelaide are sourced from SA Fuel Pricing and community-verified reports, updating continuously throughout the day. Compare prices by brand or view our full station directory for more options.
South Australia shows moderate price cycling with mid-week peaks.
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Adelaide
Based on historical price patterns in Adelaide, Sunday tends to offer the best prices. Sunday can offer decent prices as weekend rush dies down.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy's McLaren Vale | Independent | McLaren Vale | 187.9c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| Costco Kilburn | Costco | Blair Athol | 188.7c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| Leroy’s Munno Para | Independent | Munno Para | 192.9c | Yesterday, 9:12pm | |
| 4 | Shell Reddy Express McLaren Vale | Reddy Express | McLaren Vale | 192.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| 5 | Leroy’s Munno Para | Independent | Munno Para | 192.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy’s Munno Para | Independent | Munno Para | 232.5c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| Leroy’s Munno Para | Independent | Munno Para | 232.5c | Yesterday, 9:12pm | |
| Solo Windsor Gardens | Solo | Windsor Gardens | 235.5c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| 4 | Solo Smithfield Plains | Solo | Smithfield Plains | 235.5c | Yesterday, 9:07pm |
| 5 | Solo Smithfield Plains | Solo | Smithfield Plains | 235.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Melrose Park | United | Melrose Park | 189.5c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| United Elizabeth North | United | Elizabeth North | 189.5c | 16 Aug, 10:10pm | |
| United Elizabeth North | United | Elizabeth North | 189.5c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| 4 | United Petroleum Elizabeth South | United | Elizabeth South | 189.5c | 16 Aug, 10:15pm |
| 5 | United Petroleum Elizabeth South | United | Elizabeth South | 189.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy's McLaren Vale | Independent | McLaren Vale | 202.9c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| U-Go Elizabeth Vale | U-Go | Elizabeth Vale | 207.5c | 16 Aug, 11:22pm | |
| United Elizabeth North | United | Elizabeth North | 207.5c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| 4 | U-Go Elizabeth Vale | U-Go | Elizabeth Vale | 207.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| 5 | Mobil Gilles Plains | Exxon | Gilles Plains | 207.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy's McLaren Vale | Independent | McLaren Vale | 210.9c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| Costco Kilburn | Costco | Blair Athol | 212.7c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| Solo Edinburgh North | Solo | Edinburgh North | 215.5c | Yesterday, 9:07pm | |
| 4 | Solo Edinburgh North | Solo | Edinburgh North | 215.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| 5 | Solo Marion | Solo | Marion | 215.5c | 16 Aug, 9:35pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Kilburn | Costco | Blair Athol | 234.7c | Yesterday, 10:57pm | |
| Costco Kilburn | Costco | Blair Athol | 234.7c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| Mobil Hampstead Gardens | Mobil | Hampstead Gardens | 235.5c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| 4 | Mobil Hillcrest | Mobil | Hillcrest | 235.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| 5 | Mobil Gilles Plains | Pearl Energy | Gilles Plains | 235.5c | Yesterday, 9:31pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTR Elizabeth South | OTR | Elizabeth South | 95.9c | Today, 12:13pm | |
| OTR Elizabeth South | OTR | Elizabeth South | 95.9c | Today, 1:50am | |
| OTR Pooraka | OTR | Pooraka | 97.9c | Today, 1:49am | |
| 4 | OTR Pooraka | OTR | Pooraka | 97.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| 5 | Liberty Port Adelaide | Liberty | Port Adelaide | 99.5c | 16 Aug, 11:40pm |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Vale | 2 stations | 190.4c | 187.9c |
| Blair Athol | 6 stations | 195.2c | 188.7c |
| Munno Para | 2 stations | 196.4c | 192.9c |
| St Marys | 3 stations | 197.1c | 193.5c |
| Elizabeth South | 2 stations | 196.7c | 193.5c |
| Salisbury Downs | 3 stations | 198.8c | 193.5c |
| Elizabeth | 3 stations | 196.8c | 193.5c |
| Marion | 3 stations | 197.1c | 193.5c |
| Edwardstown | 2 stations | 196.4c | 193.9c |
| Hillcrest | 2 stations | 196.7c | 194.5c |
| Port Adelaide | 2 stations | 194.7c | 194.5c |
| Pooraka | 5 stations | 196.6c | 194.5c |
| Gilles Plains | 2 stations | 194.5c | 194.5c |
| Nailsworth | 3 stations | 195.3c | 194.5c |
| Windsor Gardens | 2 stations | 196.7c | 194.5c |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy's McLaren Vale | 173 Main Rd | Independent | 187.9c | - | 237.9c | 202.9c | 210.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Costco Kilburn | 404-406 Churchill Road | Costco | 188.7c | - | - | - | 212.7c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Leroy’s Munno Para | Shop 111/600 Main N Rd | Independent | 192.9c | - | 232.5c | 207.9c | 215.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Shell Reddy Express McLaren Vale | 201 Main Rd | Reddy Express | 192.9c | - | 243.9c | 210.4c | 219.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| U-Go St Marys | 1129-1131 South Rd & Southern Av | U-Go | 193.5c | - | - | 207.5c | 215.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Liberty Clarence Gardens | 837 South Rd | Liberty | 193.5c | 191.5c | 237.5c | - | 218.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| United Elizabeth North | 180 Philip Hwy | United | 193.5c | 189.5c | 239.9c | 207.5c | 216.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Solo Marion | 734 Marion Road | Solo | 193.5c | 192.5c | 239.5c | - | 215.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Ampm Elizabeth | Shop 8, 88 Elizabeth Way | AM/PM | 193.5c | - | - | 208.5c | 216.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
| United Melrose Park | 993 South Road | United | 193.5c | 189.5c | 237.5c | 207.5c | 216.5c | Today, 12:13pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Motor Repairs | 28 Bridge Rd | Independent | 214.9c | - | 251.9c | - | - | Today, 12:13pm |
| Milang Auto Repairs | 27 Watson Street | Independent | 214.9c | - | 253.9c | - | 231.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| BP Kangarilla | 23 McLaren Flat Road | BP | 214.9c | - | 256.9c | - | 236.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Lagana's Lyndoch | 42 Barossa Valley Highway | Independent | 212.9c | - | 255.9c | - | - | Today, 12:13pm |
| Marina Fuel | Unit 4/23 Alexa Rd | Independent | 209.9c | - | 249.9c | - | - | Today, 12:13pm |
| Wilksh Garage | 160 Melrose | Independent | 208.9c | - | 253.9c | - | 228.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Callington General Store | 14-16 Baker Street | Independent | 206.9c | - | - | - | - | Today, 12:13pm |
| Springton Post & General Store | 3-5 Miller Street | BP | 204.9c | - | 248.9c | - | 224.9c | Yesterday, 10:12pm |
| Angaston Motors | 23-25 Murray Street | Independent | 204.9c | - | 244.9c | - | 229.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
| Cockatoo Valley Community Store | 251 Williamstown Road | Independent | 204.9c | - | 245.9c | - | 230.9c | Today, 12:13pm |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (187.9c/L) and most expensive (214.9c/L): 27.0c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $13.50!
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Adelaide is home to 1,386,000 people and has 353 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Adelaide range from 187.9c/L to 214.9c/L (a difference of 27.0c/L).
Real-time data updated continuously from official government sources and community reports. We track live prices from major fuel brands including Ampol, Shell, BP, 7-Eleven, Coles Express, and independent service stations across all suburbs in Adelaide. The current average price is 200.2c/L (last updated: 12:13 PM, 18 Aug 2026).
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