Welcome to the FuelRadar national fuel price analysis for July 3, 2026. As motorists across Australia continue to navigate fluctuating global oil markets and local supply dynamics, identifying the cheapest petrol and diesel has never been more critical. Currently, we are seeing mixed trends across the country, with urban centres in the eastern states experiencing typical volatile price cycles, while regional areas maintain more stable, albeit sometimes higher, baselines. By keeping a close eye on these movements, drivers can optimise their fuelling strategy and significantly reduce their travel costs.
When we analyse the cheapest prices across the states and territories, distinct regional variations emerge. Coastal capitals are generally offering more competitive rates on standard unleaded and E10, driven by higher competition among independent retailers. Conversely, the Northern Territory and regional Western Australia continue to face logistical premiums, particularly on diesel and premium unleaded blends. Motorists in states currently at the bottom of their respective price cycles should capitalise on these lows before the inevitable upward swing. Below is a detailed breakdown of the most competitive stations in each state and territory.
Cheapest Fuel Prices by State
Queensland
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
149.9 |
Liberty Acacia Ridge
|
1180 Beaudesert Rd |
| Ethanol 10 |
146.9 |
Metro Fuel Metro Petroleum Capalaba
|
202-212 Old Cleveland Road |
| Diesel |
164.7 |
Liberty Warra
|
20 Thorn Street |
| Premium Diesel |
165.5 |
Metro Fuel Metro Eagleby
|
87 Distillery Road |
| Premium 95 |
163.5 |
Liberty Deception Bay
|
655 Deception Bay Rd |
| Premium 98 |
169.7 |
Costco Northlakes
|
17 to 39 Cook Court |
| LPG |
95.9 |
7-Eleven Durack
|
14 Rosemary St |
| Ethanol 85 |
189.9 |
Astron Warwick Fast Food
|
31 Helene St |
| Opal Fuel |
181.9 |
EG Ampol Mount Isa
|
Grace St & Miles St |
New South Wales
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
136.9 |
METRO PETROLEUM LAVINGTON
|
407 WAGGA RD, LAVINGTON |
| Ethanol 10 |
135.9 |
METRO PETROLEUM LAVINGTON
|
407 WAGGA RD, LAVINGTON |
| Diesel |
161.9 |
Metro Petroleum Croydon
|
221-229 ELIZABETH ST, CROYDON |
| Premium Diesel |
157.9 |
METRO PETROLEUM LAVINGTON
|
407 WAGGA RD, LAVINGTON |
| Premium 95 |
150.9 |
Roo Petroleum Lavington (24Hr Self-Serve)
|
370 GRIFFITH RD, LAVINGTON |
| Premium 98 |
156.9 |
METRO PETROLEUM LAVINGTON
|
407 WAGGA RD, LAVINGTON |
| LPG |
97.9 |
Metro St Marys
|
516-526 GREAT WESTERN HWY, ST MARYS |
| Biodiesel 20 |
279.9 |
Independent Marrickville
|
73-81 Marrickville Road, Marrickville |
| Electric Vehicle |
45.0 |
Caltex Karuah
|
403 Tarean Street, Karuah |
Victoria
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
135.9 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
| Ethanol 10 |
139.5 |
Liberty 24Xpress Taylors Lakes
|
25 MELTON HIGHWAY, TAYLORS LAKES |
| Diesel |
151.8 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
| Premium Diesel |
155.9 |
BP MATTHEWS PORTLAND
|
10 WILSONS ROAD, PORTLAND |
| Premium 95 |
145.9 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
| Premium 98 |
153.9 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
| LPG |
84.9 |
Metro petroleum Glenroy
|
770-774 Pascoe Vale Road, GLENROY |
| Ethanol 85 |
193.9 |
Astron Braeside
|
402 Lower Dandenong Road, Braeside |
| Liquefied Natural Gas |
100.9 |
BP Bowser Bean BP Seymour
|
58 Anzac Avenue, Seymour |
Western Australia
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
140.8 |
Petro Fuels Seville Grove
|
537 Lake Rd |
| Diesel |
153.7 |
Vibe Baldivis
|
120 Kerosene Lane |
| Premium Diesel |
159.7 |
Vibe Baldivis
|
120 Kerosene Lane |
| Premium 95 |
165.2 |
Metro Petroleum Metro Bassendean
|
335 Collier Rd |
| Premium 98 |
168.7 |
Costco Perth Airport
|
142 Dunreath Dr |
| LPG |
133.5 |
Liberty Beckenham
|
63 William St |
| Ethanol 85 |
269.9 |
United Tapping
|
1369 Wanneroo Rd |
South Australia
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
144.7 |
Costco Kilburn
|
404-406 Churchill Road |
| Ethanol 10 |
151.5 |
Liberty Beverley
|
780 Port Road |
| Diesel |
166.9 |
APCO Mount Gambier
|
130 Penola Rd |
| Premium Diesel |
164.7 |
Costco Kilburn
|
404-406 Churchill Road |
| Premium 95 |
163.9 |
APCO Mount Gambier
|
130 Penola Rd |
| Premium 98 |
166.7 |
Costco Kilburn
|
404-406 Churchill Road |
| LPG |
97.9 |
On the Run OTR Harbourtown Drive Thru
|
Tapleys Hill Rd & West Beach Rd |
| Ethanol 85 |
239.9 |
United Rosewater
|
128 Grand Junction Rd |
Tasmania
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
158.9 |
United Lutana
|
409 Brooker Hwy, LUTANA |
| Ethanol 10 |
157.9 |
United Bridgewater
|
Cnr Scotts & Greenpoint Roads, BRIDGEWATER |
| Diesel |
174.9 |
Shell FTR Campania
|
96A REEVE ST, CAMPANIA |
| Premium Diesel |
179.9 |
Ampol MOOD FOOD Cambridge
|
259 KENNEDY DR, CAMBRIDGE |
| Premium 95 |
172.9 |
United Lutana
|
409 Brooker Hwy, LUTANA |
| Premium 98 |
181.9 |
United Lutana
|
409 Brooker Hwy, LUTANA |
| LPG |
142.9 |
United Launceston Breadalbane
|
Evandale Road and Translink Ave S, Breadalbane |
Australian Capital Territory
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
158.7 |
Costco Canberra Airport (Members Only)
|
39-41 Mustang Avenue, Canberra Airport |
| Ethanol 10 |
157.9 |
7-Eleven Googong
|
200 WELLSVALE DR, GOOGONG |
| Diesel |
184.9 |
Ampol Mitchell Canberra
|
GARAGE 116 LYSAGHT ST, MITCHELL |
| Premium Diesel |
174.7 |
Costco Canberra Airport (Members Only)
|
39-41 Mustang Avenue, Canberra Airport |
| Premium 95 |
171.9 |
7-Eleven Googong
|
200 WELLSVALE DR, GOOGONG |
| Premium 98 |
177.9 |
METRO PETROLEUM FYSHWICK
|
MOBIL OUTLET 15 BARRIER ST, FYSHWICK |
| LPG |
116.9 |
United Amaroo
|
Cnr Katherine and Horse Park Dr, Amaroo |
Northern Territory
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
| Unleaded 91 |
159.9 |
Caltex Berry Springs
|
795 Cox Peninsula Road |
| Diesel |
175.8 |
AMPOL Refuel Australia Wishart Road
|
Cnr Wishart Road & McCarthy Close |
| Premium Diesel |
178.8 |
AMPOL Refuel Australia Wishart Road
|
Cnr Wishart Road & McCarthy Close |
| Premium 95 |
174.9 |
Bp Coconut Grove
|
331 Bagot Road |
| Premium 98 |
186.9 |
Bp Coconut Grove
|
331 Bagot Road |
| LPG |
169.9 |
Bp Alice Springs Truckstop
|
44a (North) Stuart Hwy |
| Ethanol 85 |
249.9 |
United Parap Pieface
|
209 Stuart Hwy |
Looking at the national landscape by fuel type, E10 remains the most budget-friendly option for compatible vehicles, consistently undercutting standard Unleaded 91. Premium fuels (95 and 98 RON) maintain their standard margins above regular unleaded, though savvy drivers can still find isolated bargains at independent suburban sites. Diesel prices remain relatively steady nationwide, reflecting strong commercial demand. The table below highlights the absolute cheapest stations across Australia for each specific fuel type today.
Cheapest Stations by Fuel Type (Nationally)
| Fuel Type |
Price (cpl) |
Station |
Location |
State |
| Biodiesel 20 |
279.9 |
Independent Marrickville
|
73-81 Marrickville Road, Marrickville |
New South Wales |
| Diesel |
151.8 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
Victoria |
| Electric Vehicle |
45.0 |
Caltex Karuah
|
403 Tarean Street, Karuah |
New South Wales |
| Ethanol 10 |
135.9 |
METRO PETROLEUM LAVINGTON
|
407 WAGGA RD, LAVINGTON |
New South Wales |
| Ethanol 85 |
189.9 |
Astron Warwick Fast Food
|
31 Helene St |
Queensland |
| LPG |
84.9 |
Metro petroleum Glenroy
|
770-774 Pascoe Vale Road, GLENROY |
Victoria |
| Liquefied Natural Gas |
100.9 |
BP Bowser Bean BP Seymour
|
58 Anzac Avenue, Seymour |
Victoria |
| Opal Fuel |
181.9 |
EG Ampol Mount Isa
|
Grace St & Miles St |
Queensland |
| Premium 95 |
145.9 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
Victoria |
| Premium 98 |
153.9 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
Victoria |
| Premium Diesel |
155.9 |
BP MATTHEWS PORTLAND
|
10 WILSONS ROAD, PORTLAND |
Victoria |
| Unleaded 91 |
135.9 |
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
|
343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston |
Victoria |
Money-Saving Tips
- Track the Cycle: Capital city petrol prices move in cycles. Always aim to fill up when prices are at the bottom of the cycle in your local centre.
- Choose E10: If your vehicle is compatible, opting for E10 instead of standard unleaded can yield immediate savings at the bowser.
- Support Independents: Independent retailers often drive local competition. Check their boards as they frequently undercut major chains.
- Maintain Your Vehicle: Keep your tyres properly inflated and remove unnecessary weight to optimise your car's fuel efficiency.
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Fuel prices are subject to change at any time. The information presented in this report is based on data available at the time of publication and may not reflect current prices. Please check the FuelRadar app or website for the most up-to-date information before making purchasing decisions. FuelRadar does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of pricing information.