When is the cheapest day to buy petrol?

In Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, prices follow a weekly cycle. Tuesday or Wednesday is typically the bottom of the cycle. The "Best days to fill up" panel on the homepage shows the current best day for each city.

Where do FuelRadar Australia prices come from?

Prices come from official state government price portals plus retailer disclosures. Stations are required by law to report price changes within 30 minutes.

How do I find cheap fuel near me?

Search your suburb or postcode on FuelRadar Australia, then compare nearby stations sorted by current price, fuel type and freshness. The cheapest station can change through the day, so check the live page before you drive.

How much is good timing worth?

In volatile weeks the gap between the cycle peak and trough can hit 30c/L, and combining timing with a cheaper suburb can stretch the practical gap to 60c/L. On a 60-litre tank, that is up to $36 saved on a single fill.

What is the difference between U91, E10, P95 and P98?

U91 is standard unleaded. E10 is a 10% ethanol blend, usually a few cents cheaper but slightly less fuel-efficient. P95 and P98 are premium grades with higher octane for performance and European vehicles. Always use the grade specified in your owner's manual.

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Q: Should I fill up today or wait?

Check the call at the top of the page. FuelRadar Australia reads the price cycle for your fuel and gives a verdict — Fill up, Worth waiting or Hold — with the reason and the rough horizon behind it. When the next jump looks close, it says fill up now.

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132.9¢ cheapest U91 today

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Updatedprices as of 30 June, 2:17 am AEST

Price by state

Average price of U91 around the country

Current U91 averages from official state feeds. Open a tile for the state page and local station prices.

SydneyNSW

160.0¢

Live average right now

MelbourneVIC

158.0¢

Live average right now

BrisbaneQLD

162.5¢

Live average right now

PerthWA

163.6¢

Live average right now

AdelaideSA

159.4¢

Live average right now

HobartTAS

171.3¢

Live average right now

CanberraACT

163.4¢

Live average right now

DarwinNT

182.1¢

Live average right now

Data updated 30 June, 02:17 am AEST. Source: NSW Fuel Check, Servo Saver VIC, Fuel Prices Queensland, SA Fuel Pricing, FuelWatch WA, Fuel Check Tasmania, MyFuel NT.

At a glance

Petrol prices in Australia today

U91 national average: 161.3¢
Diesel national average: 184.0¢
Cheapest today: 132.9¢
U91 spread (low → high): 113.6c/L
Stations tracked: 8,030+
Prices as of: 30 June, 2:17 am AEST
Running dry: 356 stations

Today's fuel prices across Australia

Today's national U91 spread is 113.6c/L between the cheapest and dearest station — that's roughly $68.16 on a 60-litre fill. The verdict up top says whether to fill now or wait.

Fuel type

Low

Average

High

Stations

U91

Low

132.9c/L

Average

161.3c/L

High

246.5c/L

Stations

7,056

E10

Low

131.9c/L

Average

153.9c/L

High

209.9c/L

Stations

2,909

Diesel

Low

146.8c/L

Average

184.0c/L

High

285.9c/L

Stations

4,454

P. Diesel

Low

149.9c/L

Average

179.5c/L

High

249.9c/L

Stations

4,293

P95

Low

144.9c/L

Average

174.3c/L

High

255.9c/L

Stations

4,335

P98

Low

154.9c/L

Average

182.9c/L

High

259.9c/L

Stations

6,099

LPG

Low

79.9c/L

Average

111.1c/L

High

189.2c/L

Stations

955

E85

Low

189.9c/L

Average

241.3c/L

High

269.9c/L

Stations

126

Prices as of 30 June, 2:17 am AEST. Search your suburb or open the live map for the call at your servos.

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Market signals

Brent crudeUS$73.56/bbl

AUD/USD0.6883

Retail–TGP margin+13c/L

Stations dry356

Petrol cover44d

Diesel cover37d

Refreshed hourly

About the data

How FuelRadar Australia forecasts and tracks prices

Every price is verified, official data — and every forecast is built on it, never crowdsourced.

Woman checking FuelRadar at a service station before filling up — Built from verified feeds
Station-level prices, refresh timing and cycle signals stay tied to the same source data.

Every price comes from official government price portals and retailer disclosures — never crowdsourced.
Prices refresh every 15–30 minutes; stations that haven't updated in 48 hours are dropped so the forecast and the averages stay accurate.
The price-cycle forecast learns from this same station-level data, so the call for your fuel matches the numbers shown across the site.

Official sources

Government and retailer feeds we monitor

Links open the source portals behind the live prices and forecast inputs.

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Find cheap fuel, city prices and forecasts across Australia

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the forecast, the price cycle and how FuelRadar makes the call.

Check the call at the top of the page. FuelRadar reads the price cycle for your fuel and gives a verdict — Fill up, Worth waiting or Hold — with the reason and the rough horizon behind it. When the next jump looks close, it says fill up now.

About FuelRadar

Australia's fuel forecast

What is FuelRadar?

FuelRadar forecasts the price cycle for your fuel and your local servos, then turns it into a clear call — fill up, worth waiting, or hold. It reads live petrol, diesel, LPG and premium prices from thousands of stations across Australia — 8,030+ servos, predicts the next jump or drop, and shows what good timing is worth on a tank. Knowing when to fill up, not just where, is the whole point.

Near-me fuel searches

For cheap fuel near me, fuel prices near me, petrol prices near me and diesel prices near me searches, FuelRadar starts with current station prices rather than old averages. Search your suburb or postcode to compare nearby petrol, diesel, LPG and premium prices, then use city and suburb pages for local price-cycle context.

The price cycle and the next jump

In major cities, petrol prices follow a weekly price cycle — prices spike sharply, then drift down for several days. FuelRadar learns each city's cycle and forecasts where it sits now, so you fill up near the bottom instead of guessing.

Fair price watch — wholesale vs what you pay

Every litre at the bowser starts with a wholesale terminal gate price set by the major refiners and importers, plus excise and GST. The gap between that wholesale figure and the price you actually pay is the retail margin — and the Fair Price Watch above shows whether retailers are passing the wholesale move through or padding their cut. When margins blow out beyond ~25c/L it is almost always worth driving a bit further, switching brand, or waiting out the cycle.