Report highlights
- Canberra reported prices averaged 244.7 c/L for U91 in October 2026, up 14.3 c/L on September 2026.
- Since our records began on 13 April 2026, the day of the week made little difference to U91 prices in Canberra: the cheapest and dearest days were 0.4 c/L apart on average.
- Independent service stations in Australian Capital Territory averaged 5.8 c/L less than the major brands for U91 in October 2026, and 5.8 c/L less in Canberra.
- Diesel cost 43.0 c/L more than U91 in Canberra in October 2026, down from 52.2 c/L in September 2026.
- Canberra was the third dearest of the 8 capital cities for U91 in October 2026 at 244.7 c/L.
Quote these with the credit: Source: FuelRadar Australia, Australian Capital Territory fuel prices, October 2026, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/act/2026-10
U91 averaged 244.7 c/L in Australian Capital Territory in October 2026, up 14.3 c/L on September 2026.
Diesel averaged 287.7 c/L, which was 5.1 c/L higher over the same period.
What drivers paid
| Fuel | Australian Capital Territory | Change | Canberra | Rest of state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U91 | 244.7 | +14.3 | 244.7 | — |
| Diesel | 287.7 | +5.1 | 287.7 | — |
| E10 | 242.5 | +13.7 | 242.5 | — |
| P95 | 262.3 | +12.8 | 262.3 | — |
| P98 | 269.8 | +13.4 | 269.8 | — |
Drivers across Australian Capital Territory saw U91 average 244.7 c/L during October 2026, an increase of 14.3 c/L from September 2026. Diesel averaged 287.7 c/L, rising by 5.1 c/L on the previous period.
E10 averaged 242.5 c/L, P95 averaged 262.3 c/L, and P98 averaged 269.8 c/L.
Canberra against the rest of Australian Capital Territory
Drivers in Canberra paid an average of 244.7 c/L for U91 in October 2026. Diesel averaged 287.7 c/L in the capital.
What to watch next
The forecast for Canberra is "rising" for U91, with prices expected to average 246.6 c/L on 11 November 2026. Diesel is also "rising", with the forecast pointing to an average of 288 c/L. These figures are estimates, not a guarantee.
At the wholesale level on 30 October 2026, petrol sat at 225.2 c/L, up 3.2 c/L over five days. Wholesale diesel was 266.7 c/L, which was 3.6 c/L higher. Brent crude oil fell 9.9% to $103.53 a barrel.
Check before you fill
Our full report at fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/act/2026-10 ranks every town and names the cheapest service station in each. You can use the map at fuelradar.com.au/map to check today's prices before you plan a detour.
The figures in this report are period averages, not today's prices.
How we worked these out: each day, every service station counts once at its latest price, carried forward at most 30 days, and the averages are taken over every station-day in the period. The full report ranks every town we could rank and names the cheapest station in each. Download the PDF.
Disclaimer: Fuel prices can change after publication. The station prices in this report are the reports FuelRadar Australia held when it was published, and forecast calls are model estimates, not confirmed station prices. Check the station page or map for the latest reported price and update time before making a detour.
