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The national average e85 (flex fuel) price in Australia is 249.5 cents per litre as of 6 September 2026, based on 159 stations tracked twice daily via official government APIs (NSW FuelCheck, QLD Fuel API, SA Informed Sources, VIC Fair Fuel, WA FuelWatch, NT MyFuel, TAS FuelCheck) plus community-verified sources for ACT and NZ. Prices range from 195.9c/L (cheapest) to 475.0c/L (most expensive), a 279.1c spread.
Currently, E85 (Flex Fuel) is available at 159 service stations across 7 Australian states and territories. Prices range from 195.9c to 475.0c per litre, with a national average of 249.5c/L. The 279.1c/L price spread means savvy motorists can save up to $139.55 on a 50L tank by shopping around. E85 (Flex Fuel) commands a 32.0c/L premium (14.7%) over regular Unleaded 91. Queensland offers the cheapest E85 prices (averaging 238.8c/L), while Western Australia is 31.1c/L higher at 269.9c/L. Among major retailers, Astron consistently offers competitive E85 pricing, averaging 229.3c/L across their 11 stations.
Last updated: 01:15 PM, 06 Sep 2026
| # | Station | Suburb | E85 (Flex Fuel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astron Warwick Fast Food | Warwick Fast Food, QLD | 195.9c |
| 2 | Astron Braeside | Braeside, VIC | 216.9c |
| 3 | Speedway Court Road | Fairfield, NSW | 217.9c |
| 4 | Astron Orange-Peisley Street | Orange, NSW | 219.5c |
| 5 | United Petroleum Yagoona | Yagoona, NSW | 219.9c |
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(14.7% premium) – ULP averages 217.5c/L vs E85 at 249.5c/L
| State | Average | Cheapest | Highest | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 238.8c | 195.9c | 239.9c | 46 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 239.9c | 239.9c | 239.9c | 2 |
| Victoria | 246.6c | 216.9c | 249.9c | 52 |
| Northern Territory | 249.9c | 249.9c | 249.9c | 2 |
| New South Wales | 255.8c | 217.9c | 475.0c | 31 |
| South Australia | 258.1c | 239.9c | 349.0c | 12 |
| Western Australia | 269.9c | 269.9c | 269.9c | 14 |
| # | Station | Brand | Suburb | State | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astron Warwick Fast Food | Astron | Warwick Fast Food | QLD | 195.9c |
| 2 | Astron Braeside | Astron | Braeside | VIC | 216.9c |
| 3 | Speedway Court Road | Speedway | Fairfield | NSW | 217.9c |
| 4 | Astron Orange-Peisley Street | Astron | Orange | NSW | 219.5c |
| 5 | United Petroleum Yagoona | United | Yagoona | NSW | 219.9c |
| 6 | Metro Bankstown | Metro | Bankstown | NSW | 219.9c |
| 7 | Enhance Bass Hill | Enhance | Bass Hill | NSW | 219.9c |
| 8 | Astron Yagoona West | Astron | Yagoona | NSW | 219.9c |
| 9 | Astron Rydalmere | Astron | NSW | 228.9c | |
| 10 | Freedom Fuels Vineyard | Independent | Vineyard | NSW | 229.7c |
| 11 | Astron Murrumbeena | Astron | Bentleigh East | VIC | 229.7c |
| 12 | Enhance East Corrimal | Enhance | East Corrimal | NSW | 229.9c |
| 13 | Enhance Kiama | Enhance | Kiama | NSW | 229.9c |
| 14 | United Prairiewood | United | Prairiewood | NSW | 229.9c |
| 15 | Metro South Windsor | Metro | South Windsor | NSW | 229.9c |
A high-ethanol blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Designed exclusively for flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs). Offers significant emissions reductions and supports renewable energy.
Suitable for: Flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) only - check your vehicle compatibility before use
Octane Rating: 105 RON
Ethanol Content: 85%
E85 is a high-ethanol fuel blend containing approximately 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, offering the highest renewable fuel content available at Australian bowsers. With an octane rating of 105 RON, it is popular in the motorsport community and among environmentally conscious drivers with compatible vehicles. E85 availability in Australia is limited to select stations, primarily in New South Wales and Queensland where ethanol production infrastructure exists.
E85 is exclusively for flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) that have been specifically engineered to handle high ethanol concentrations. In Australia, compatible vehicles include certain Holden Commodore models (VE and VF series with the 3.6L V6), some Ford Falcon models, and imported flex-fuel vehicles. Never use E85 in a standard petrol vehicle as the high ethanol content will damage fuel system components, corrode seals, and potentially destroy the engine.
E85 is significantly cheaper per litre than petrol, often 30 to 50 cents below ULP pricing. However, the higher fuel consumption (approximately 25 to 30 percent more than petrol) means the net cost per kilometre is roughly comparable. The real advantage of E85 is its environmental credentials and the higher octane for performance applications. Station availability is limited, so plan your refuelling around known E85 locations.
Ethanol contains about 33% less energy per litre than petrol, which means E85 produces noticeably higher fuel consumption figures. A Holden Commodore averaging 10L/100km on ULP might use 13 to 14L/100km on E85. However, the higher octane rating allows flex-fuel engines to run more aggressive ignition timing, partially recovering some efficiency. For motorsport and performance tuning, E85's high octane and cooling properties make it a preferred fuel.
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