https://petrolmate.com.au/blog Daily fuel price analysis, savings tips, and insights from Australia's leading petrol price comparison service en-AU Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:03:16 +0000 https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-06-hawthorn-melbourne-petrol-cycle https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-06-hawthorn-melbourne-petrol-cycle Unleaded petrol in Hawthorn has fallen 23.1 cents in a day to 180.3 as Melbourne's price cycle swings back toward the bottom. Victoria now holds the cheapest mainland diesel average while suburbs like Frankston and Langwarrin move in opposite directions. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:17:57 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-05-adelaide-top-of-cycle-eastern-states-relief https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-05-adelaide-top-of-cycle-eastern-states-relief South Australia diesel has lifted to 216.0 cents while New South Wales dropped around 25 cents overnight. Davo explains why SA is parked at the top of the cycle and how to time your next fill. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:15:28 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-05-northern-territory-darwin-diesel-divergence https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-05-northern-territory-darwin-diesel-divergence The Northern Territory's diesel average sits near 275 cents while every other mainland state hovers between 213 and 220. Priya Sharma explains why that headline figure misleads, and why the same fuel rose in South Australia and Queensland this week while it eased in the west. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:10:42 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-04-regional-queensland-diesel-lockyer-valley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-04-regional-queensland-diesel-lockyer-valley While Brisbane diesel sits tight, towns across the Darling Downs and Lockyer Valley have pushed notably higher this week. Marcus Riley explains why regional Queensland pays more and what it means for your next fill. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:19 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-04-western-sydney-diesel-new-south-wales https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-04-western-sydney-diesel-new-south-wales New South Wales recorded the sharpest eastern mainland diesel rise of the week, lifting 13.2 cents to a state average of 218.0. Yet Western Sydney suburbs like Greenacre and Smithfield are still holding diesel near 183 cents for drivers who shop around. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:11:37 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-03-perth-metro-cheapest-diesel https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-03-perth-metro-cheapest-diesel Perth metro suburbs like Beckenham and Bassendean are pumping the cheapest diesel in the country at under 190 cents a litre, yet Western Australia's state average has climbed past 223 cents. Tom Walker investigates why the headline figure is so misleading and where Perth motorists can actually find the best value. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:13:33 +0000 Tom Walker https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-02-dandenong-south-petrol-cycle-diesel https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-02-dandenong-south-petrol-cycle-diesel Unleaded petrol in Dandenong South eased to 174.3 cents while diesel in nearby Frankston and Langwarrin climbed. Priya Sharma explains why petrol and diesel move on entirely different rhythms. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:17:19 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-02-australia-fuel-security-reserve-10-billion https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-02-australia-fuel-security-reserve-10-billion Canberra has just committed more than $10 billion to a permanent national fuel reserve, the first serious move in a generation to stop Australia's servos running dry. Marcus Riley unpacks why we became the only IEA country without a 90 day stockpile, and what the new reserve does and doesn't do for the price you pay. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:18:33 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-02-tasmania-diesel-falls-mainland-climbs https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-02-tasmania-diesel-falls-mainland-climbs Tasmania recorded the country's sharpest daily diesel fall, easing 9.8 cents to 227.7 cents per litre while most of the mainland climbed. Western Australia and South Australia led the rises, leaving the national diesel map sharply divided. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:20:47 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-01-clare-petrol-climbs-south-australia https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-01-clare-petrol-climbs-south-australia Clare petrol has climbed 17 cents to a five station average of 184.5 cents per litre, even as the eastern states eased back at the bowser. A look at why regional South Australia is bucking the national trend, and where diesel drivers can still find value. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:11:34 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-01-narrabri-regional-nsw-petrol-climbs https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-06-01-narrabri-regional-nsw-petrol-climbs Narrabri unleaded petrol climbed more than 30 cents a litre overnight and Mudgee lifted 12.5 cents while western Sydney held steady. Tom Walker examines why regional New South Wales motorists are paying the price and where the cheaper fuel still sits. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:15:31 +0000 Tom Walker https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-31-queensland-diesel-jump-gympie-cheap https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-31-queensland-diesel-jump-gympie-cheap Queensland diesel has lifted 9.7 cents overnight to a state average of 226.6, the sharpest move in the country today. But Gympie and Monkland are still holding well under 205, so a bit of planning pays off. Sun, 31 May 2026 14:18:57 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-31-werribee-unleaded-victoria-bucks-eastern-states https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-31-werribee-unleaded-victoria-bucks-eastern-states Werribee unleaded fell 7.6 cents to 185.3 cents per litre while New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland all climbed. Priya Sharma explains how the petrol price cycle put Victoria and the eastern states on opposite paths this week. Sun, 31 May 2026 08:15:18 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-30-perth-metro-diesel-below-200-western-australia https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-30-perth-metro-diesel-below-200-western-australia Western Australia has recorded the sharpest single day diesel fall in the country, dropping 11.2 cents to 227.8 cents a litre. Perth metro suburbs including Kwinana Beach and Forrestfield are now sitting below 200 cents while the eastern states climb higher. Sat, 30 May 2026 14:08:54 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-30-fuel-surcharge-accc-crackdown-cheaper-petrol https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-30-fuel-surcharge-accc-crackdown-cheaper-petrol Fuel got cheaper after the excise was halved, yet businesses keep adding fuel surcharges of up to 70 per cent. Here's why the ACCC is demanding they prove the charge is real, and what it means for your next bill. Sat, 30 May 2026 11:36:16 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-30-darwin-northern-territory-diesel-280-cents https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-30-darwin-northern-territory-diesel-280-cents Northern Territory diesel averages 280.5 cents a litre while every other mainland state pays closer to 225. Tom Walker investigates the 50 cent gap, the anomalies in the data, and how Territory motorists can use locked pricing to fight back. Sat, 30 May 2026 08:11:32 +0000 Tom Walker https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-29-canberra-fuel-prices-competition https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-29-canberra-fuel-prices-competition Canberra drivers pay among the highest fuel prices on the mainland despite the capital being compact and well supplied. Priya Sharma explains how thin competition, not distance, keeps Territory prices high. Fri, 29 May 2026 14:09:58 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-29-brisbane-unleaded-rocklea-cycle-turns https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-29-brisbane-unleaded-rocklea-cycle-turns Unleaded at Rocklea jumped 6.1 cents to 175.1 in a day, an early sign Brisbane's petrol cycle is turning back toward its peak. Meanwhile Queensland diesel splits, with Toowoomba climbing 26 cents while Monkland holds under 195. Fri, 29 May 2026 08:06:20 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-28-greenacre-diesel-nsw-12-cent-jump https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-28-greenacre-diesel-nsw-12-cent-jump Greenacre is still holding diesel below the 200 cent mark even as NSW lifted its statewide average 12.2 cents overnight to 228.7 cents per litre. Western Sydney's tight pricing triangle and regional outliers like Gunnedah show motorists the savings still available if they shop around. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:09:54 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-28-australia-diesel-crisis-61-tankers-fuel-security https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-28-australia-diesel-crisis-61-tankers-fuel-security Sixty one fuel tankers are quietly steaming toward Australian ports right now, hauling the only reason most motorists can still fill the ute this weekend. Here's what the supply scramble actually means for your bowser bill, and why the real story is what happens in 2030. Thu, 28 May 2026 11:14:27 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-28-sale-petrol-drops-14-cents-victoria-bucks-diesel-surge https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-28-sale-petrol-drops-14-cents-victoria-bucks-diesel-surge Sale unleaded has dropped 14.2 cents to 185.7 while NSW, QLD and SA diesel jumped 9 to 14 cents overnight. Regional Victoria is bucking the national surge with Shepparton E10 down to 176.3 and Dandenong South premium diesel sliding 13.5 cents. Thu, 28 May 2026 08:06:28 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-27-adelaide-diesel-jumps-8-cents-wholesale-cycle https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-27-adelaide-diesel-jumps-8-cents-wholesale-cycle South Australian diesel averaged 229.1 cents on Wednesday, up 7.9 cents overnight in the sharpest mainland move. Priya Sharma explains why diesel tracks the wholesale Terminal Gate Price rather than the petrol cycle and what Adelaide motorists should do next. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:12:10 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-27-shepparton-e10-176-cents-regional-victoria-decline https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-27-shepparton-e10-176-cents-regional-victoria-decline Regional Victoria led the country's sharpest weekly fuel decline this week, with Shepparton E10 dropping 13.6 cents to 176.3 cents per litre. Four of the five biggest Victorian falls sit outside Melbourne, inverting the usual metro to regional pricing pattern. Wed, 27 May 2026 08:15:20 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-26-yarraman-diesel-197-toowoomba-climbs-queensland-regional-split https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-26-yarraman-diesel-197-toowoomba-climbs-queensland-regional-split Queensland's diesel market has split in two. Yarraman and Monkland are holding diesel below 200 cents while Toowoomba Regional jumped 19 cents and Lockyer Valley surged 21 cents in 24 hours. Tue, 26 May 2026 14:11:52 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-26-nves-first-fines-what-it-means-for-your-petrol-bill https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-26-nves-first-fines-what-it-means-for-your-petrol-bill A third of carmakers just finished the year owing money under Australia's vehicle efficiency standard, with Mazda alone facing a 25 million dollar bill. Marcus Riley unpacks the quiet carbon currency now deciding how thirsty your next car will be, and what it means at the bowser. Tue, 26 May 2026 11:14:23 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-26-beckenham-perth-diesel-cheapest-in-country https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-26-beckenham-perth-diesel-cheapest-in-country While New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland copped a diesel jump of up to 12.6 cents overnight, Perth suburbs like Beckenham, Dianella and Yangebup are quietly running the cheapest diesel in the country. Here is why the state average lies and where the real value sits. Tue, 26 May 2026 08:05:17 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-25-fairfield-diesel-western-sydney-competition https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-25-fairfield-diesel-western-sydney-competition Diesel across New South Wales spanned a 146 cent gap this week, from under 200 cents in western Sydney to 345.9 cents at remote sites. Priya Sharma breaks down why competition density, not geography alone, decides what you pay at the bowser. Mon, 25 May 2026 14:11:51 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-25-clare-petrol-south-australia-price-cycle https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-25-clare-petrol-south-australia-price-cycle Petrol in the Clare Valley climbed 17.5 cents a litre this week as South Australia's price cycle swung back upward. Marcus Riley explains what the turn means for SA drivers and where value still hides. Mon, 25 May 2026 08:09:20 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-24-frankston-e10-melbourne-petrol-cycle https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-24-frankston-e10-melbourne-petrol-cycle E10 in Frankston has climbed 17 cents to 192.2 as Melbourne's petrol cycle turns toward its peak. Across regional Victoria diesel is firming sharply, yet Sale has fallen 38 cents to deliver the state's standout value. Sun, 24 May 2026 14:06:14 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-24-roma-warwick-queensland-petrol-slide https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-24-roma-warwick-queensland-petrol-slide Regional Queensland is leading a petrol slide this week, with Roma unleaded dropping to 172.8 and Warwick down to 181.9. Diesel is heading the other way though, with the statewide average creeping up to 232.8. Sun, 24 May 2026 08:19:30 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-23-darwin-northern-territory-diesel-premium https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-23-darwin-northern-territory-diesel-premium Northern Territory diesel averaged 289.4 cents per litre on Saturday, roughly 55 cents above the mainland. Priya Sharma explains how freight distance and thin competition split Darwin and the outback into two very different fuel markets. Sat, 23 May 2026 14:12:20 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-23-fuel-excise-cliff-july-petrol-jump https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-23-fuel-excise-cliff-july-petrol-jump On 1 July the fuel excise cut ends and petrol could leap up to 32 cents a litre overnight, the biggest one off jump most drivers will ever see. Here's why it's happening, what history tells us, and how to time your tank to dodge the worst of it. Sat, 23 May 2026 11:22:54 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-23-greenacre-diesel-western-sydney https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-23-greenacre-diesel-western-sydney Diesel across New South Wales barely moved this week, but western Sydney suburbs like Greenacre and Smithfield are sitting close to 25 cents under the state average. Marcus Riley unpacks why the busiest postcodes hide the cheapest diesel, and why border town Albury just copped a 16 cent jump. Sat, 23 May 2026 08:13:23 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-22-clare-petrol-jumps-south-australia-cycle https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-22-clare-petrol-jumps-south-australia-cycle Clare unleaded has climbed 30 cents in a week to 197.7 as South Australia heads into the top of the fuel cycle. SA diesel has lifted 9 cents statewide too. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:08:28 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-22-canberra-diesel-act-tightest-spread https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-22-canberra-diesel-act-tightest-spread Diesel across the ACT is averaging 259.6 cents a litre, sitting roughly 26 cents above the national pack. With a spread of just 30 cents across Canberra's servos, local drivers have little room to shop around. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:19:15 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-21-rocklea-brisbane-e10-eases-victoria-climbs https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-21-rocklea-brisbane-e10-eases-victoria-climbs Rocklea E10 fell 13.6 cents to 174.2 while standard unleaded eased below 178, the largest genuine drops anywhere on the Australian mainland this week. Tom Walker examines why Brisbane is easing just as Victoria's servos climb across the board. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:11:59 +0000 Tom Walker https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-21-reservoir-petrol-slides-victoria-diesel-bucks-national-hike https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-21-reservoir-petrol-slides-victoria-diesel-bucks-national-hike Victoria was the only mainland state to drop diesel prices on Thursday 21st May 2026, while NSW, Queensland and South Australia all climbed 5 to 8 cents. Marcus Riley unpacks why Melbourne suburbs like Reservoir and Rowville are running in the opposite direction to the rest of the country. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:06:37 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-20-morley-diesel-wa-statewide-climbs https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-20-morley-diesel-wa-statewide-climbs Western Australia's statewide diesel average jumped 15.7 cents to 235.6 cents per litre on Wednesday 20th May 2026 while Morley servos held at just 196.2 cents. Priya Sharma explains why competitive density in Perth metro suburbs creates a 39 cent gap with the broader state average. Wed, 20 May 2026 14:04:33 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-20-nsw-diesel-climbs-greenacre-smithfield-western-sydney https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-20-nsw-diesel-climbs-greenacre-smithfield-western-sydney NSW diesel has jumped 14.5 cents overnight to a state average of 234.4 cents, but Greenacre, Smithfield and Marulan are still holding pumps below 210. Here's where Western Sydney drivers can still find sub-state-average diesel this week. Wed, 20 May 2026 08:13:58 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-19-barossa-petrol-climbs-south-australia https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-19-barossa-petrol-climbs-south-australia Unleaded petrol in the Barossa region has climbed 17.6 cents a litre overnight while South Australian diesel lifted 7 cents on a morning the eastern states held almost flat. Tom Walker investigates why SA is moving against the national tide. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:14:14 +0000 Tom Walker https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-19-australia-fuel-reserve-90-day-gap https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-19-australia-fuel-reserve-90-day-gap Australia has been in breach of its 90 day fuel reserve obligation since 2012, the only IEA nation never to comply. A new 14.8 billion dollar package finally builds a national stockpile, but it still aims well short of the mark. Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:15 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-19-southport-petrol-price-cycle-trough https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-19-southport-petrol-price-cycle-trough Southport unleaded petrol has fallen 11.5 cents to a seven station average of 178.4 cents per litre, the steepest decrease in Queensland this week. The data shows the Gold Coast sitting at the bottom of its retail price cycle. Tue, 19 May 2026 08:15:13 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-18-shepparton-petrol-climbs-regional-victoria https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-18-shepparton-petrol-climbs-regional-victoria E10 in Shepparton climbed 13.3 cents to 187.7 while Melbourne's Hawthorn fell to 187.5 at the trough. Priya Sharma explains why metro and regional Victoria ride the price cycle on completely different rhythms. Mon, 18 May 2026 14:07:20 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-18-forrestfield-perth-diesel https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-18-forrestfield-perth-diesel Forrestfield diesel is holding at 203.7 cents while the Western Australia average rose to 236.9. Perth's eastern industrial suburbs are filling up around 30 cents cheaper than the rest of the state. Mon, 18 May 2026 08:13:34 +0000 Sarah Chen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-17-greenacre-diesel-below-200-cents-nsw https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-17-greenacre-diesel-below-200-cents-nsw NSW diesel averages 236 cents a litre, but Greenacre and Port Kembla are pumping it below 200. Tom Walker investigates the suburbs where motorists pay close to 40 cents less. Sun, 17 May 2026 14:17:39 +0000 Tom Walker https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-17-clare-sa-unleaded-petrol-climbs https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-17-clare-sa-unleaded-petrol-climbs Clare in the South Australian wine country has absorbed a 20.2 cent overnight jump in unleaded petrol, pushing the average to 199.4 cents per litre. The rise forms part of a wider statewide climb that has also lifted South Australian diesel by 10 cents. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:05:26 +0000 Jenny Nguyen https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-16-tingalpa-e10-brisbane-price-cycle-peak https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-16-tingalpa-e10-brisbane-price-cycle-peak E10 in Tingalpa climbed 23.1 cents to 184.6 cents as Brisbane's eastern suburbs reached the crest of the discretionary price cycle. Priya Sharma explains why the recovery is always sharper than the slow decline that came before it. Sat, 16 May 2026 14:06:34 +0000 Priya Sharma https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-16-diesel-problem-australia-fuel-crisis https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-16-diesel-problem-australia-fuel-crisis Petrol has slipped back under $2 a litre, but diesel is still stuck near $3 and that's the fuel that decides your grocery bill. Marcus Riley explains why Australia's diesel reserves are the real worry, and what it means for your wallet. Sat, 16 May 2026 11:47:46 +0000 Marcus Riley https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-16-hawthorn-melbourne-petrol-cycle-trough https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-16-hawthorn-melbourne-petrol-cycle-trough Petrol prices across Melbourne suburbs have come right back down, with Hawthorn unleaded dropping 43 cents to 177.9. Rowville and Narre Warren are even cheaper as the city slides into the bottom of its price cycle. Sat, 16 May 2026 08:15:41 +0000 Davo https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-15-forrestfield-kwinana-beach-wa-diesel-196-cents https://petrolmate.com.au/blog/2026-05-15-forrestfield-kwinana-beach-wa-diesel-196-cents Forrestfield and Kwinana Beach are anchoring 196 cent diesel pricing across Perth's east and south, while Western Australia's state spread blows out to 207 cents. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:09:13 +0000 Jenny Nguyen