Compare Live Petrol Prices from 134+ Stations in Christchurch

Compare live petrol prices from 134+ stations across Christchurch. Average: 315.0c/L

Last updated: 05:54 AM, 04 Jun 2026

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315.0c
Average Price (ULP)
99.0c
Cheapest Price
134+
Petrol Stations
390,000
Metro Population

Christchurch Fuel Prices Today

Petrol prices in Christchurch currently range from 99.0c to 364.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 315.0c/L. We're tracking live prices from 134 service stations, which means you could save up to $132.95 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Canterbury prices for broader comparisons.

Price Comparison by Suburb

Location matters significantly: Parkside has the cheapest average at 302.4c/L across 2 stations, while Kaikōura averages 315.8c/L — a 13.4c/L difference. Riccarton sits in the middle at 310.6c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: Parkside, Netherby, Wigram, Sydenham, Sockburn, Richmond.

Fuel Types Available

Compare all fuel types in Christchurch: Unleaded (ULP) from 99.0c/L, E10 Ethanol from 100.0c/L, Premium 95 from 311.9c/L, Premium 98 from 100.0c/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.

Data Sources

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.

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Prices Dropping
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Cheapest Day: Wednesday
Historically, Wednesday tends to have the best prices around here. Worth keeping in mind for your next fill.
Good Time to Fill Up
Based on current prices and trends, 2 of 4 local servos are showing good value right now.
E10 Cheaper
E10 saves 213.7c/L.
$128.21 per tank.

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Best Day to Fill Up
Wednesday

Based on historical price patterns in Christchurch, Wednesday tends to offer the best prices. Midweek can be a sweet spot before weekend price hikes.

Cheapest Petrol Prices in Christchurch Right Now

Unleaded Petrol

Rank Station Brand Suburb Price Updated
NPD Rolleston NPD Rolleston 99.0c Yesterday, 10:01am
NPD Northtown NPD Waimataitai 294.6c Today, 3:02am
NPD Ashburton NPD Netherby 294.6c Today, 1:38am
4 NPD Redruth NPD Parkside 294.6c Today, 3:46am
5 NPD Sockburn NPD Sockburn 295.6c Today, 4:54am

Diesel

Rank Station Brand Suburb Price Updated
NPD Ashburton NPD Netherby 254.6c Yesterday, 8:03pm
NPD Northtown NPD Waimataitai 254.6c Today, 5:55am
NPD Redruth NPD Parkside 254.6c Today, 3:51am
4 Waitomo Washdyke Waitomo Washdyke 254.9c Yesterday, 7:57pm
5 NPD Geraldine NPD Geraldine 256.6c Today, 4:35am

Ethanol 10%

Rank Station Brand Suburb Price Updated
NPD Rolleston NPD Rolleston 100.0c Yesterday, 10:01am

Premium Unleaded 95

Rank Station Brand Suburb Price Updated
Gull Stanmore Rd Gull Richmond 311.9c Today, 5:43am
Gull Blenheim Road Gull Sockburn 312.9c Today, 4:20am
NPD Redruth NPD Parkside 313.6c Today, 5:55am
4 NPD Ashburton NPD Netherby 313.6c Today, 4:43am
5 NPD Northtown NPD Waimataitai 313.6c Today, 5:02am

Premium Unleaded 98

Rank Station Brand Suburb Price Updated
NPD Rolleston NPD Rolleston 100.0c Yesterday, 10:01am
Mobil Yaldhurst Mobil Yaldhurst 329.9c Today, 4:06am
Mobil Madras St Mobil Christchurch Central 329.9c Today, 5:45am
4 Mobil Kaiapoi Mobil Kaiapoi 341.9c Today, 3:38am
5 BP Ravenswood BP Woodend 341.9c Today, 2:36am

LPG/Autogas

Rank Station Brand Suburb Price Updated
NPD Rolleston NPD Rolleston 100.0c Yesterday, 10:01am
GAS Oxford GAS Oxford 145.9c 1 Jun, 11:08pm
Caltex Redwood Caltex Redwood 168.9c Today, 5:20am
4 Caltex Dyers Road Caltex Bromley 169.9c Yesterday, 6:11am
5 Challenge Opawa Challenge Waltham 184.9c Yesterday, 10:06pm

Cheapest Suburbs for Petrol in Christchurch

Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:

Suburb Stations Average Price Cheapest Price
Parkside 2 stations 302.4c 294.6c
Netherby 2 stations 302.8c 294.6c
Wigram 2 stations 295.8c 295.6c
Sydenham 3 stations 306.4c 295.6c
Sockburn 3 stations 306.1c 295.6c
Richmond 2 stations 295.8c 295.6c
Woolston 3 stations 304.1c 295.6c
Harewood 3 stations 311.8c 295.6c
Hillsborough 2 stations 310.8c 295.6c
Rangiora 3 stations 302.6c 295.6c
Riccarton 3 stations 310.6c 295.9c
Redwood 3 stations 318.5c 295.9c
Saint Albans 2 stations 310.9c 295.9c
New Brighton 3 stations 314.8c 295.9c
Christchurch Central 3 stations 313.9c 295.9c

Cheapest Petrol Stations in Christchurch

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
NPD Rolleston 740 Jones Road NPD 99.0c 100.0c - - 100.0c Yesterday, 10:01am
NPD Redruth 90 King Street NPD 294.6c - 254.6c 313.6c - Today, 3:46am
NPD Ashburton J B Cullen Drive NPD 294.6c - 254.6c 313.6c - Today, 1:38am
NPD Northtown 84 Evans Street NPD 294.6c - 254.6c 313.6c - Today, 3:02am
NPD Hornby 600 Halswell Junction Road NPD 295.6c - 258.6c - - Today, 5:45am
NPD Ashley Street 32-34 Ashley Street NPD 295.6c - - - - Yesterday, 5:52pm
NPD Rangiora Railway Road NPD 295.6c - 258.6c 330.6c - Today, 4:55am
NPD Stanmore Road 248 Stanmore Road NPD 295.6c - 258.6c 314.6c - Today, 5:12am
NPD Ferry Rd 604 Ferry Road NPD 295.6c - 258.6c 314.6c - Today, 5:00am
NPD Brougham Street 23 Brisbane Street NPD 295.6c - 258.6c 314.6c - Today, 5:36am

Most Expensive Petrol Stations in Christchurch

Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:

Station Address Brand ULP E10 Diesel P95 P98 Updated
Challenge Darfield 33 South Terrace Challenge 339.0c - - - - 2 Jun, 7:55am
Caltex Avonhead 209 Withells Road Caltex 335.7c - 305.7c - - Today, 1:14am
Caltex Hornby 423 Main South Road Caltex 335.7c - 299.7c - - Today, 4:48am
NPD Akaroa 57 Rue Lavaud NPD 333.9c - 303.9c - - Yesterday, 9:11pm
Allied Duvauchelle 6035 Christchurch Akaroa Road Allied 332.9c - 294.9c 348.9c - Yesterday, 6:58pm
Caltex Fairlie 87 Main Street Independent 331.9c - 293.9c - - 2 Jun, 10:01pm
Mobil Methven Motor Services Hall Street Challenge 331.9c - 285.9c 342.9c - Today, 3:22am
Challenge Little River Garage 4223 Christchurch Akaroa Road TranzAlpine 330.0c - 295.0c - - Today, 12:04am
GAS Hornby Waterloo Shared Path GAS 329.9c - 303.9c - - 2 Jun, 12:41am
Mobil Redwood Prestons Road Mobil 329.9c - 326.9c - - Yesterday, 8:11pm

Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (99.0c/L) and most expensive (339.0c/L): 240.0c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $120.00!

Nearby Areas in CAN

Compare fuel prices in these nearby locations:

Woolston
6 stations
Addington
5 stations
Rangiora
5 stations
Hornby
4 stations
Kaikōura
4 stations
Netherby
4 stations
Richmond
4 stations
Waimate
4 stations
Bishopdale
3 stations
Christchurch Central
3 stations
Darfield
3 stations
Fairlie
3 stations
Halswell
3 stations
Harewood
3 stations
Hillsborough
3 stations
Ilam
3 stations
Kaiapoi
3 stations
New Brighton
3 stations
Oxford
3 stations
Parkside
3 stations
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Popular Suburbs in Christchurch

Woolston Addington Bishopdale Christchurch Harewood Ilam New Brighton Riccarton Sydenham Linwood Papanui Spreydon Burnside Cashmere Merivale

About Petrol Prices in Christchurch

Christchurch is home to 390,000 people and has 134 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Christchurch range from 99.0c/L to 364.9c/L (a difference of 265.9c/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 315.0c/L (last updated: 05:54 AM, 04 Jun 2026).

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