Weekly fuel report: Monday 9 November 2026

The national average price for U91 petrol fell 5.6 c/L to 235.3 c/L this week. Diesel dropped 3.1 c/L to 279.5 c/L across 3,939 reporting stations in Australia. Sydney saw the largest capital city move, with its U91 average dropping 11.0 c/L.

What changed this week

National U91 prices dropped 5.6 c/L to 235.3 c/L across 6,522 stations over the past seven days. This weekly change represents the average difference at stations that reported both weeks. E10 fell 7.8 c/L to 228.2 c/L from 2,820 locations. Premium P95 went down 6.2 c/L to 248.9 c/L, while P98 petrol decreased by 5.9 c/L to 257.3 c/L.

Diesel drivers saw the national average fall 3.1 c/L to 279.5 c/L. Premium diesel moved down 5.5 c/L to 277.6 c/L at 4,075 sites. LPG prices remained mostly flat, edging up just 0.3 c/L to 109.3 c/L.

Sydney recorded the biggest drop among the capitals, as U91 fell 11.0 c/L to 225.6 c/L. Perth U91 also fell sharply, going down 10.3 c/L to 217.5 c/L. Brisbane U91 decreased by 8.9 c/L to 227.0 c/L.

Capital city price comparison

Perth had the cheapest capital city U91 at 217.5 c/L. Darwin recorded the most expensive U91 at 243.0 c/L. This means drivers in Darwin paid 25.5 c/L more than those in Perth.

Adelaide offered the cheapest capital city diesel at 263.7 c/L. Melbourne drivers paid the highest diesel prices at 289.0 c/L, which is 25.3 c/L more than the Adelaide average. Melbourne was also the only capital where average diesel prices rose, climbing 7.6 c/L. Sydney diesel fell 9.2 c/L, and Adelaide diesel dropped 9.0 c/L.

Capital city outlook

Sydney

The Sydney U91 average dropped 11.0 c/L to 225.6 c/L. The daily average is falling from the top of its recent range, spanning a 194.4 c/L 90-day low to a 243.2 c/L high. The forecast for Sydney is an "Estimate only", suggesting a drop to 220.6 c/L by 16 November.

Melbourne

Melbourne U91 barely moved, falling just 0.1 c/L to 239.7 c/L. Prices are falling from the top of their recent range, after tracking from a 195.5 c/L 90-day low to a 243.1 c/L peak. The forecast for Melbourne is an "Estimate only", projecting a slight fall to 224.7 c/L.

Brisbane

Brisbane drivers saw U91 drop 8.9 c/L to 227.0 c/L. The current position shows the average falling from the top of its recent range, bounded by a 198.4 c/L 90-day low and a 240.0 c/L high. The forecast for Brisbane is an "Estimate only", indicating prices might edge down to 223.4 c/L.

Perth

Motorists in Perth paid 10.3 c/L less for U91, bringing the average to 217.5 c/L. The city cycles about every 7 days from low to low. Today sits 3.4 c/L under the last 220.8 c/L low. The forecast for Perth is an "Estimate only", expecting the average to reach 217.4 c/L.

Adelaide

The U91 average in Adelaide decreased by 8.2 c/L to 219.0 c/L. This market is falling from the top of its recent range, having tracked from a 196.9 c/L 90-day low up to 238.1 c/L. The forecast for Adelaide is an "Estimate only", pointing to a small drop to 217.1 c/L.

Canberra

The cost of U91 in Canberra went down 5.0 c/L to 239.9 c/L. The daily figure is falling from the top of its recent range, marked by a 248.2 c/L high and a 199.3 c/L 90-day low. The forecast for Canberra is an "Estimate only", estimating little change to arrive at 242.3 c/L.

Darwin

Prices for U91 in Darwin retreated 2.2 c/L to 243.0 c/L. The local average is falling from the top of its recent range, which started at a 203.8 c/L 90-day low before reaching 248.4 c/L. The forecast for Darwin is an "Estimate only", anticipating a minor decrease to 240.7 c/L.

Hobart

Hobart recorded a 5.1 c/L drop in U91 prices, landing at 238.8 c/L. The city sits falling from the top of its recent range, recorded between a 201.7 c/L 90-day low and a 252.1 c/L high. The forecast for Hobart is an "Estimate only", showing little expected change to finish near 240.0 c/L.

Price trends by fuel type

Drivers buying E10 paid 7.1 c/L less than the U91 average this week. P95 cost 13.6 c/L more than U91. People filling up with P98 spent 22.0 c/L more than they would have on regular unleaded.

Diesel remains significantly more expensive than petrol. The national diesel average sits 44.2 c/L more than U91. Premium diesel costs 42.3 c/L more than U91.

Cheapest 3 stations for each fuel type

These are the lowest prices reported over the last 48 hours. A station page shows its latest price, and you will need a store membership for any price marked as members only. Vibe Piara Waters in Western Australia reported the single cheapest U91 at 199.7 c/L. Vibe Oakford Truckstop, also in Western Australia, offered the cheapest diesel at 244.9 c/L. The three cheapest premium diesel stations all require a Costco membership, including Costco Kilburn in South Australia at 248.7 c/L.

Unleaded 91 (U91)

E10

Premium 95 (P95)

Premium 98 (P98)

Diesel

Premium Diesel

LPG

Cheapest 3 stations in each capital

Finding the lowest local price can save a lot of money. The cheapest public U91 station in Melbourne sits 26.5 c/L under the city average. In Sydney, the best U91 price is 14.1 c/L less than the capital average. Brisbane drivers can find U91 for 11.5 c/L under their city average.

U91 in each capital

Diesel in each capital

Regional vs city

U91

Diesel

Regional U91 drivers in the Northern Territory paid 39.2 c/L more than those in Darwin. Western Australian regional drivers spent 23.5 c/L more for U91 than Perth motorists. South Australian regional drivers paid 14.0 c/L more for U91 than the Adelaide average. Regional diesel in Victoria was actually cheaper than the capital, sitting 5.0 c/L less than the Melbourne average.

Biggest movers

The Melbourne suburb of Malvern saw the largest U91 rise, jumping 18.7 c/L to an average of 259.2 c/L. Baxter in Victoria recorded the biggest fall, with U91 dropping 22.7 c/L to 222.8 c/L. Mount Barker in South Australia also saw a large drop, falling 21.6 c/L.

Largest rises in U91

Largest falls in U91

Wholesale and crude this week

The national wholesale petrol price fell 13.7 c/L over five days to 211.5 c/L. Adelaide experienced the largest wholesale petrol drop, going down 14.3 c/L. Perth, Darwin and Hobart all saw wholesale petrol fall 14.2 c/L. Wholesale diesel fell 9.7 c/L to 257.0 c/L nationally, with Hobart recording the largest drop at 10.5 c/L.

Brent crude oil went down 5.1% to $98.32 US a barrel. The Australian dollar dropped 2.2% to 68.73 US cents. Wholesale price moves usually reach the bowser over the following days.

What to watch next

Average U91 prices fell in seven of the eight capital cities this week. The published outlooks for all capitals currently show "Estimate only" for the coming days. There are no specific timing calls to fill or wait this week.

Practical tips

• A Melbourne driver buying 60 litres of U91 can save $15.90 by choosing the cheapest station instead of paying the city average.
• Sydney drivers filling a 60-litre tank with diesel can save $11.46 by finding the lowest price.
• The current forecasts are estimates only and do not provide timing advice.
• Only put E10 in cars designed to use it.

Check nearby stations

Always check prices and distance on the map at https://fuelradar.com.au/map before filling up. A station's price can change after its last update.

You can also use the FuelRadar app for saved stations, price alerts and directions.