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As of 8 September 2026, the cheapest unleaded petrol in Christchurch, CAN is 290.6c per litre at Pak 'n Save, Avondale. Prices range from 290.6c to 364.9c across 154 stations, averaging 305.6c per litre.
Compare live petrol prices from 154+ stations across Christchurch. Average: 305.6c/L
Last updated: 06:02 AM, 08 Sep 2026
Petrol prices in Christchurch currently range from 290.6c to 364.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 305.6c/L. We're tracking live prices from 154 service stations, which means you could save up to $37.15 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Canterbury prices for broader comparisons.
Location matters significantly: Christchurch has the cheapest average at 303.5c/L across 27 stations, while Addington averages 307.9c/L — a 4.4c/L difference. Riccarton sits in the middle at 300.8c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: Christchurch, Waimataitai, Timaru, Halswell, Kaiapoi, Geraldine.
Compare all fuel types in Christchurch: Unleaded (ULP) from 290.6c/L, Diesel from 247.6c/L, Premium 95 from 304.6c/L, Premium 98 from 327.6c/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.
Prices for Christchurch are sourced from official government sources and community-verified reports, updating continuously throughout the day. Compare prices by brand or view our full station directory for more options.
CAN fuel prices fluctuate based on global oil markets and local competition. Monitor prices regularly for the best deals.
Check individual station prices in Christchurch
Based on historical price patterns in Christchurch, Wednesday tends to offer the best prices. Midweek can be a sweet spot before weekend price hikes.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak 'n Save Wainoni | Pak 'n Save | Avondale | 290.6c | Today, 2:11am | |
| Allied Wainoni | Allied | Christchurch | 290.9c | Today, 2:19am | |
| Tasman Fuels Self Serve Timaru | Tasman Fuels | Timaru | 292.1c | Yesterday, 8:20pm | |
| 4 | Pak 'n Save Timaru | Pak 'n Save | Waimataitai | 292.1c | Today, 4:32am |
| 5 | NPD Redruth | NPD Self Serve | Timaru | 292.6c | Yesterday, 8:54pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak 'n Save Wainoni | Pak 'n Save | Avondale | 247.6c | Today, 2:38am | |
| Allied Wainoni | Allied | Christchurch | 247.9c | Today, 5:21am | |
| Pak 'n Save Timaru | Pak 'n Save | Waimataitai | 255.1c | Yesterday, 11:48pm | |
| 4 | Tasman Fuels Self Serve Timaru | Tasman Fuels | Timaru | 255.1c | Today, 5:37am |
| 5 | NPD Timaru | NPD Self Serve | Waimataitai | 255.6c | Yesterday, 8:54pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak 'n Save Wainoni | Pak 'n Save | Avondale | 304.6c | Today, 5:41am | |
| Allied Wainoni | Allied | Christchurch | 304.9c | Today, 2:10am | |
| Pak 'n Save Timaru | Pak 'n Save | Waimataitai | 305.1c | Yesterday, 11:48pm | |
| 4 | Tasman Fuels Self Serve Timaru | Tasman Fuels | Timaru | 305.1c | Yesterday, 8:20pm |
| 5 | Tasman Fuels St Martins | Tasman Fuels | Saint Martins | 305.1c | Yesterday, 4:45am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPD Redruth | NPD Self Serve | Timaru | 327.6c | Yesterday, 8:54pm | |
| NPD Washdyke | NPD Self Serve | Timaru | 327.6c | Yesterday, 8:55pm | |
| NPD Ashburton | NPD Self Serve | Newland | 328.6c | Yesterday, 8:54pm | |
| 4 | Mobil Express Kaiapoi | Mobil | Kaiapoi | 328.9c | Yesterday, 9:32pm |
| 5 | NPD Geraldine | NPD Self Serve | Geraldine | 329.6c | Yesterday, 8:55pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.a.s. Oxford | g.a.s. | Oxford | 145.9c | 6 Sep, 4:21am | |
| Caltex Dyers Road | Caltex | Bromley | 169.9c | Yesterday, 7:55pm | |
| Caltex Redwood | Caltex | Redwood | 179.0c | Today, 1:33am | |
| 4 | Challenge Opawa | Challenge | Waltham | 184.9c | Today, 2:33am |
| 5 | Caltex King St | Caltex | Redruth | 186.9c | 4 Sep, 11:42pm |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 27 stations | 303.5c | 290.9c |
| Waimataitai | 3 stations | 297.5c | 292.1c |
| Timaru | 7 stations | 296.3c | 292.1c |
| Halswell | 3 stations | 302.6c | 293.1c |
| Kaiapoi | 4 stations | 300.1c | 293.9c |
| Geraldine | 2 stations | 300.2c | 294.6c |
| Christchurch Airport | 2 stations | 298.4c | 294.9c |
| Woolston | 3 stations | 299.0c | 298.6c |
| Sydenham | 2 stations | 298.8c | 298.6c |
| Sockburn | 2 stations | 306.8c | 298.6c |
| Riccarton | 2 stations | 300.8c | 298.6c |
| Papanui | 3 stations | 304.9c | 299.9c |
| New Brighton | 2 stations | 302.8c | 299.9c |
| Redwood | 3 stations | 309.8c | 299.9c |
| Waimate | 3 stations | 303.9c | 301.9c |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak 'n Save Wainoni | 174, Wainoni Road | Pak 'n Save | 290.6c | - | 247.6c | 304.6c | - | Today, 2:11am |
| Allied Wainoni | 171, Wainoni Road | Allied | 290.9c | - | 247.9c | 304.9c | - | Today, 2:19am |
| Tasman Fuels Self Serve Timaru | 131, King Street | Tasman Fuels | 292.1c | - | 255.1c | 305.1c | - | Yesterday, 8:20pm |
| Pak 'n Save Timaru | 98, Evans Street | Pak 'n Save | 292.1c | - | 255.1c | 305.1c | - | Today, 4:32am |
| NPD Timaru | 84, Evans Street | NPD Self Serve | 292.6c | - | 255.6c | 308.6c | - | Yesterday, 8:54pm |
| NPD Washdyke | 22, Timaru-Temuka Highway | NPD Self Serve | 292.6c | - | 255.6c | 308.6c | 327.6c | Yesterday, 8:55pm |
| NPD Redruth | 161, King Street | NPD Self Serve | 292.6c | - | 255.6c | 308.6c | 327.6c | Yesterday, 8:54pm |
| McKeown Timaru 24/7 | 107, King Street | McKeown | 292.9c | - | 257.9c | 308.9c | - | Yesterday, 8:21pm |
| Tasman Fuels Pages Rd | 169, Pages Road | Tasman Fuels | 292.9c | - | 255.9c | 305.9c | - | Yesterday, 11:15pm |
| Tasman Fuels St Martins | 238, Centaurus Road | Tasman Fuels | 293.1c | - | 257.1c | 305.1c | - | Yesterday, 9:09pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caltex Hanmer Springs | 154, Hanmer Springs Road | Caltex | 328.9c | - | 298.9c | - | - | 5 Sep, 8:47pm |
| BP Fairlie | 5, Mount Cook Road | BP | 325.9c | - | 294.9c | 340.9c | - | Yesterday, 11:07pm |
| Challenge Tekapo | Tekapo-Twizel Road | Challenge | 323.9c | - | 282.9c | - | - | 6 Sep, 9:48pm |
| Challenge Burnham Motors | 36, Russell Road | Challenge | 319.9c | - | 272.8c | 330.5c | - | 2 Sep, 7:51pm |
| Challenge Culverden | 18, Mountainview Road | Challenge | 317.9c | - | 283.9c | 337.9c | - | Today, 1:18am |
| BP Kaikoura | 84, Beach Road | BP | 316.9c | - | 285.9c | - | - | Yesterday, 2:53am |
| Caltex Kaikoura | 57, Beach Road | Caltex | 315.9c | - | 279.9c | 339.9c | - | Yesterday, 7:20pm |
| Challenge Darfield | 33, South Terrace | Challenge | 315.9c | - | 278.9c | 331.9c | - | Today, 5:10am |
| NPD Kaikoura | 136-142, Beach Road | NPD Self Serve | 315.6c | - | 279.6c | 334.6c | - | Today, 2:02am |
| Z Hornby | 50, Carmen Road | Z | 314.9c | - | 278.9c | 333.9c | - | Today, 5:42am |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (290.6c/L) and most expensive (328.9c/L): 38.3c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $19.15!
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Christchurch is home to 390,000 people and has 154 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Christchurch range from 290.6c/L to 364.9c/L (a difference of 74.3c/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 Christchurch. The current average price is 305.6c/L (last updated: 06:02 AM, 08 Sep 2026).
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