Fuel types
Fuel types in Australia: prices and the cycle
Pick your grade — U91, E10, diesel, premium diesel, P95, P98, LPG or alternative fuels — and see where its price cycle sits across Australia, plus current prices at local stations.
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Fuel Grades
Choose your fuel grade
See national low, average and high prices by grade, then open the fuel map for stations near you.
Electric Vehicle
Fuel type available at select forecourts across Australia.
Biodiesel 20
Fuel type available at select forecourts across Australia.
Opal Fuel
Low-aromatic unleaded fuel for remote communities. Designed to reduce volatile substance misuse.
Liquefied Natural Gas
Liquefied Natural Gas. Clean alternative fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and trucks.
Diesel
Regular diesel fuel for compression-ignition engines. More fuel-efficient than petrol, ideal for long-distance driving.
Ethanol 85
High-ethanol blend with 85% ethanol. For flex-fuel vehicles only, offering a renewable fuel option.
LPG (Autogas)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Autogas). Cleaner-burning alternative fuel with significantly lower cost per litre.
Premium 95
Premium unleaded with 95 octane rating. Better performance for high-compression engines and European vehicles.
Premium Diesel
Premium diesel with enhanced cleaning additives. Helps maintain engine performance and reduce emissions.
Premium 98
Ultra-premium unleaded with 98 octane rating. Maximum performance for sports cars and luxury vehicles.
Unleaded 91
Standard unleaded petrol with 91 octane rating. Suitable for most vehicles and the most common fuel type in Australia.
Ethanol 10
Ethanol-blended fuel with 10% ethanol. Lower cost alternative to regular unleaded, compatible with most modern vehicles.
Compare By Grade
How to compare fuel types
The cheapest fuel is only useful if your vehicle can use it and it is available nearby.
Check vehicle requirements
Compare like with like. If your vehicle requires premium or diesel, the cheapest U91 price is not the relevant benchmark.
Move from averages to local prices
Use national and state averages to spot price differences, then search your suburb for current station prices.
Check local availability
Some grades are available at far fewer stations. Check the map before planning around LPG, E85 or premium diesel.
Common Questions
Fuel type questions
Compare the fuel grade your vehicle actually needs, then check local prices within that grade.
E10 is a blend of 90% unleaded petrol and 10% ethanol, while Unleaded 91 is pure petrol with a 91 octane rating. E10 is typically cheaper but may result in slightly lower fuel economy. Most modern vehicles can use E10, but check your owner's manual to be sure.
FuelRadar Australia app
Know when to fill up with FuelRadar Australia
Use the FuelRadar app for the buy-or-wait call, next-drop alerts, saved stations and live prices when you are already out.
