How Petrolmate Works

We aggregate fuel prices from official government sources across Australia to help you find the cheapest petrol in seconds.

1

We Collect Data

Our automated systems connect to the official fuel price schemes run by every Australian state and territory government.

Government Data
All states covered
Automated Checks
Stale and implausible prices removed
Timestamps
Every price shows when it was reported
Current coverage: 13,217 stations from 7 data sources, updated multiple times daily.
2

We Process & Validate

Raw price data goes through our validation pipeline to ensure accuracy. We remove stale prices, flag anomalies, and standardise data across different sources.

Freshness Check

Prices older than 48 hours are automatically flagged and deprioritised. You only see current prices.

Anomaly Detection

Implausibly high or low prices are filtered out automatically.

Location Matching

Station locations are geocoded and matched across sources to prevent duplicates.

Continuous Updates

Morning and midday syncs ensure data is always fresh. Critical sources checked hourly.

3

You Find Cheap Fuel

Search by your location, suburb, or postcode. We show you the cheapest options nearby, sorted by price and distance.

Example: Current ULP Prices

Most Expensive
410.0c
Average
245.9c
Cheapest
195.0c

Price spread: 215.0c/L - that's $107.50 difference on a 50L tank!

Cheapest station right now:
195.0c/L
Billabong Roadhouse, Meadow WA
4

You Save Money

By consistently filling up at cheaper stations, the savings add up quickly over a year.

Potential annual savings (filling at cheapest vs average):
$1323/year
Based on weekly 50L fill-ups, saving 50.9c/L

Use our calculator to estimate your personal savings →

Common Questions

How often are prices updated?

We run full data syncs twice daily (morning and midday). Government APIs typically update prices in real-time as stations report them. Most prices you see are less than 12 hours old.

Are these prices guaranteed accurate?

Prices come directly from official government sources and are as accurate as the source data. Stations are legally required to report accurate prices in most states. However, prices can change rapidly, so always confirm at the pump.

Why is my local station not listed?

We source from official government channels which cover most major retailers. Some independent stations may not participate in government reporting schemes. We are constantly improving our coverage.

Is Petrolmate free to use?

Yes. Petrolmate is completely free. We believe everyone should have access to transparent fuel pricing information to make informed decisions.

How can I report an incorrect price?

Since we source from official government channels, incorrect prices should be reported directly to the relevant state fuel authority. You can also use the "Report" feature on our station pages.

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