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The national average premium 98 price in Australia is 267.7 cents per litre as of 11 October 2026, based on 4,808 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; NSW FuelCheck also covers the ACT). Prices range from 195.0c/L (cheapest) to 400.0c/L (most expensive), a 205.0c spread.
Currently, Premium 98 is available at 4,808 service stations across 8 Australian states and territories. Prices range from 195.0c to 400.0c per litre, with a national average of 267.7c/L. The 205.0c/L price spread means savvy motorists can save up to $102.50 on a 50L tank by shopping around. Premium 98 commands a 21.9c/L premium (8.9%) over regular Unleaded 91. Queensland offers the cheapest P98 prices (averaging 264.7c/L), while Northern Territory is 22.8c/L higher at 287.5c/L. Among major retailers, Costco consistently offers competitive P98 pricing, averaging 252.4c/L across their 10 stations.
Last updated: 05:18 PM, 11 Oct 2026
| # | Station | Suburb | Premium 98 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billabong Roadhouse | Meadow, WA | 195.0c |
| 2 | LMCT Edwardstown | Edwardstown, SA | 239.9c |
| 3 | Medco Maitland | Maitland, NSW | 243.5c |
| 4 | United Petroleum Maitland | Maitland, NSW | 244.5c |
| 5 | United Petroleum East Maitland | East Maitland, NSW | 244.5c |
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Based on historical price patterns in Premium 98, Monday tends to offer the best prices. Start of the week often brings lower prices as stations compete for customers.
(8.9% premium) – ULP averages 245.8c/L vs P98 at 267.7c/L
| State | Average | Cheapest | Highest | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 264.7c | 245.9c | 309.9c | 528 |
| South Australia | 264.8c | 239.9c | 280.9c | 129 |
| Western Australia | 266.1c | 195.0c | 328.9c | 719 |
| New South Wales | 268.0c | 243.5c | 389.0c | 1,855 |
| Victoria | 268.6c | 246.5c | 400.0c | 1,464 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 271.6c | 252.7c | 279.9c | 61 |
| Tasmania | 276.0c | 263.9c | 284.9c | 11 |
| Northern Territory | 287.5c | 266.9c | 351.5c | 41 |
| # | Station | Brand | Suburb | State | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billabong Roadhouse | Independent | Meadow | WA | 195.0c |
| 2 | LMCT Edwardstown | Independent | Edwardstown | SA | 239.9c |
| 3 | Medco Maitland | Independent | Maitland | NSW | 243.5c |
| 4 | United Petroleum Maitland | United | Maitland | NSW | 244.5c |
| 5 | United Petroleum East Maitland | United | East Maitland | NSW | 244.5c |
| 6 | U-Go St Marys | U-Go | St Marys | SA | 245.5c |
| 7 | Astron Yarraman | Astron | Yarraman | QLD | 245.9c |
| 8 | United Petroleum Metford | United | Metford | NSW | 246.5c |
| 9 | United Nanango | United | Nanango | QLD | 246.5c |
| 10 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | VIC | 246.5c |
| 11 | Metro Petroleum Corio | Metro | Corio | VIC | 246.6c |
| 12 | United Berrinba | United | Berrinba | QLD | 247.5c |
| 13 | Shell Express Moe | Shell | Moe | VIC | 248.5c |
| 14 | Costco Perth Airport | Costco | Perth Airport | WA | 248.7c |
| 15 | United Slacks Creek | United | Slacks Creek | QLD | 248.9c |
| Brand | Average Price | Cheapest | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco | 252.4c | 248.7c | 10 |
| APCO | 255.0c | 249.5c | 16 |
| Burk | 256.5c | 251.3c | 16 |
| U-Go | 257.6c | 245.5c | 34 |
| Solo | 258.0c | 249.5c | 26 |
| Pacific | 259.3c | 249.9c | 10 |
| Freedom Fuels | 259.3c | 251.5c | 14 |
| Speedway | 259.4c | 253.7c | 47 |
| Pearl Energy | 259.6c | 249.2c | 57 |
| Atlas | 259.9c | 251.5c | 17 |
| X Convenience | 260.7c | 255.5c | 5 |
| Metro | 261.0c | 246.6c | 219 |
The highest octane petrol available in Australia. Designed for high-performance and luxury vehicles that require maximum octane for optimal performance.
Suitable for: High-performance vehicles, sports cars, luxury European vehicles requiring 98 RON
Octane Rating: 98 RON
Premium 98 is Australia's highest octane petrol, offering maximum knock resistance for high-performance and high-compression engines. It is the fuel of choice for sports cars, luxury vehicles, and performance-tuned engines that demand the best available octane for peak power delivery. Major brands market their 98 RON offerings with proprietary additive packages (Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate, Ampol Amplify Premium) that include additional detergents and friction modifiers.
Premium 98 is essential for vehicles that specify 98 RON as the minimum requirement, including many BMW M-series, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, and high-output turbocharged engines. It also benefits vehicles rated for 95 RON minimum where the manufacturer recommends 98 RON for best performance. If your vehicle only requires 91 RON, Premium 98 provides no measurable benefit and is an unnecessary expense.
Premium 98 commands the highest pump price of any petrol grade, typically 20 to 30 cents more than ULP and 10 to 15 cents above Premium 95. Price cycle discounts on Premium 98 are generally shallower in absolute terms, but percentage savings remain meaningful. Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate, and Ampol Amplify Premium are the most common 98 RON offerings. Independent stations rarely stock 98 RON, so pricing competition is lower than for ULP or E10.
In vehicles designed for 98 RON, the engine management system can use the most aggressive ignition advance timing, extracting maximum power and optimal fuel efficiency. This typically translates to 2 to 5 percent better fuel economy compared to running the same engine on 91 RON ULP. For a performance vehicle consuming 10L/100km, that 3% improvement saves about 0.3L per 100km. Whether this offsets the 20+ cent per litre premium depends on your annual distance and the specific vehicle.
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