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The national average premium 95 price in Australia is 222.0 cents per litre as of 29 July 2026, based on 5,726 stations tracked twice daily via official government APIs (NSW FuelCheck, QLD Fuel API, SA Informed Sources, VIC Fair Fuel, WA FuelWatch, NT MyFuel, TAS FuelCheck) plus community-verified sources for ACT and NZ. Prices range from 140.0c/L (cheapest) to 387.9c/L (most expensive), a 247.9c spread.
Currently, Premium 95 is available at 5,726 service stations across 24 Australian states and territories. Prices range from 140.0c to 387.9c per litre, with a national average of 222.0c/L. The 247.9c/L price spread means savvy motorists can save up to $123.95 on a 50L tank by shopping around. Premium 95 commands a 18.7c/L premium (9.2%) over regular Unleaded 91. Western Australia offers the cheapest P95 prices (averaging 203.3c/L), while Northern Territory is 27.9c/L higher at 231.2c/L. Among major retailers, Burk consistently offers competitive P95 pricing, averaging 189.7c/L across their 12 stations.
Last updated: 12:34 AM, 29 Jul 2026
| # | Station | Suburb | Premium 95 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxtrap Cooladdi Road House | Cooladdi, QLD | 140.0c |
| 2 | APCO Alfredton | Alfredton, VIC | 177.9c |
| 3 | APCO Skipton St - Ballarat | Ballarat, VIC | 177.9c |
| 4 | APCO Main Rd - Ballarat | Ballarat, VIC | 177.9c |
| 5 | Hillcrest Tourist Park | Stieglitz, TAS | 181.9c |
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Premium 95
Based on historical price patterns in Premium 95, Wednesday tends to offer the best prices. Midweek can be a sweet spot before weekend price hikes.
(9.2% premium) – ULP averages 203.3c/L vs P95 at 222.0c/L
| State | Average | Cheapest | Highest | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | 203.3c | 185.2c | 279.0c | 574 |
| Victoria | 208.9c | 177.9c | 259.9c | 1,170 |
| New South Wales | 209.5c | 184.5c | 285.4c | 1,173 |
| Queensland | 210.3c | 140.0c | 325.0c | 1,006 |
| Tasmania | 210.8c | 181.9c | 275.9c | 226 |
| South Australia | 211.3c | 187.9c | 305.0c | 383 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 219.9c | 213.9c | 225.9c | 36 |
| Northern Territory | 231.2c | 199.9c | 387.9c | 115 |
| # | Station | Brand | Suburb | State | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxtrap Cooladdi Road House | Independent | Cooladdi | QLD | 140.0c |
| 2 | APCO Alfredton | APCO | Alfredton | VIC | 177.9c |
| 3 | APCO Skipton St - Ballarat | APCO | Ballarat | VIC | 177.9c |
| 4 | APCO Main Rd - Ballarat | APCO | Ballarat | VIC | 177.9c |
| 5 | Hillcrest Tourist Park | Ampol | Stieglitz | TAS | 181.9c |
| 6 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | VIC | 182.7c |
| 7 | Pearl Energy Tomago | Pearl Energy | Tomago | NSW | 184.5c |
| 8 | Shell Lismore | Shell | Lismore | VIC | 184.9c |
| 9 | Metro Wangara | Metro | Wangara | WA | 185.2c |
| 10 | Metro Midvale | Metro | Midvale | WA | 185.2c |
| 11 | Metro Bassendean | Metro | Bassendean | WA | 185.2c |
| 12 | Metro Canning Vale | Metro | Canning Vale | WA | 185.2c |
| 13 | Metro Wanneroo | Metro | Wanneroo | WA | 185.2c |
| 14 | Metro Wanneroo | Metro | Wanneroo | WA | 185.2c |
| 15 | Burk Bendigo | Burk | Epsom | VIC | 185.3c |
| Brand | Average Price | Cheapest | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burk | 189.7c | 185.3c | 12 |
| APCO | 190.0c | 177.9c | 31 |
| Vibe | 194.7c | 187.9c | 29 |
| Atlas | 194.7c | 189.8c | 16 |
| Pearl Energy | 196.0c | 184.5c | 52 |
| Solo | 196.8c | 188.9c | 8 |
| Metro | 197.4c | 185.2c | 86 |
| Freedom Fuels | 197.6c | 191.5c | 21 |
| Speedway | 197.7c | 192.5c | 6 |
| Pacific | 201.0c | 189.9c | 9 |
| Liberty | 201.9c | 185.5c | 90 |
| Budget | 202.6c | 195.7c | 19 |
Premium unleaded petrol with 95 RON. Provides better performance and efficiency for modern engines designed for higher octane fuels.
Suitable for: European vehicles, modern turbo engines, and cars requiring 95 RON minimum
Octane Rating: 95 RON
Premium 95 is the middle-ground premium fuel in Australia, sitting between standard ULP (91 RON) and the top-tier Premium 98 (98 RON). It is the minimum octane requirement for many European and Japanese turbocharged vehicles sold in Australia. The 95 RON rating means the fuel resists pre-ignition (knocking) better than ULP, allowing engines tuned for higher compression ratios to operate at their designed efficiency and power output.
Premium 95 is required for many popular vehicles in Australia including the Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan, BMW 3 Series and X3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and C-Class, Audi A3 and Q5, Subaru WRX, and most modern turbocharged engines. If your fuel flap says "Premium Unleaded 95 RON minimum", this is the most cost-effective choice. Using ULP (91 RON) in these vehicles can cause engine knock, reduced performance, and over time may damage catalytic converters and engine internals.
Premium 95 typically costs 10 to 15 cents per litre more than ULP. Unlike ULP which follows deep price cycles in east coast cities, premium fuels tend to have less volatile pricing with shallower cycle troughs. However, the percentage discount during cycle bottoms is often similar, so timing your fill-up still saves money. Some independent and discount chains price Premium 95 very competitively, so comparing across brands can yield good savings.
In vehicles designed for 95 RON, using Premium 95 instead of ULP can improve fuel economy by 1 to 3 percent because the engine management system can run optimal ignition timing. This partial offset against the higher pump price means the real cost difference is smaller than it appears. For a vehicle requiring 95 RON that consumes 8L/100km, the 2% efficiency improvement saves approximately 0.16L per 100km, worth about 25 cents at current prices.
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