🇦🇺 Fuel Prices Australia

Australian Fuel Market Overview

Australia's comprehensive fuel price network tracks 13,609.0 service stations across all eight states and territories. Current unleaded petrol prices range from 2.3c to 385.0c per litre, averaging 177.5c/L nationally. This 382.7c/L price spread means motorists can save up to $191.35 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the cheapest station in their area. Diesel prices average 216.2c/L, ranging from 2.6c to 432.0c per litre.

State Price Variations

Significant price variations exist between states. South Australia currently offers the most competitive unleaded prices at 171.0c/L average (across 1,362 stations), while Northern Territory averages 235.4c/L — a 64.4c/L difference. Browse prices by state: Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory.

Fuel Type Comparison

Compare prices across all fuel types: Unleaded (ULP) averages 177.5c/L, E10 Ethanol offers savings of 3-5c/L for compatible vehicles, Premium 95 and Premium 98 suit high-performance engines, while Diesel at 216.2c/L serves commercial and 4WD vehicles. Each fuel type page shows the cheapest stations nationwide.

Best Time to Fill Up

Australian fuel markets follow predictable weekly price cycles in most capital cities. Sydney and NSW typically see prices peak mid-week (Wednesday-Thursday) before dropping over the weekend. Melbourne follows a similar pattern with cycles lasting 2-3 weeks. Brisbane motorists benefit from filling up early in the week. Perth's regulated market sees dramatic swings of 20-40c/L, with Tuesdays often cheapest. Check our Best Time to Fill Up guide for state-specific advice.

Data Sources

Prices are aggregated from official government sources including NSW FuelCheck, QLD Fair Fuel, SA Fuel Pricing, WA FuelWatch, VIC Fair Fuel, NT MyFuel, and TAS FuelCheck, plus community-verified reports. Data updates continuously throughout the day for real-time accuracy.