Fuel types

Fuel types in Australia: prices and the cycle

Pick your grade (U91, E10, diesel, premium diesel, P95, P98, LPG or alternative fuels), then see where its price cycle sits across Australia and compare reported prices at local stations.

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Fuel types

12

Stations checked

8,082

Coverage

Australia

Choose the right grade

What fuel does your vehicle use?

Check the fuel-flap label or owner’s manual first. Then compare only stations selling that grade.

Lowest widely reported grade average

110.0 c/LLPG (Autogas) across reporting stations. Only use it if your vehicle is compatible.

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.

Low
45.0c
Average
45.0c
High
45.0c
1 stationsView prices

Biodiesel 20

Fuel type available at select forecourts across Australia.

Low
289.9c
Average
289.9c
High
289.9c
1 stationsView prices

Opal Fuel

Low-aromatic unleaded fuel for remote communities. Designed to reduce volatile substance misuse.

Low
223.9c
Average
229.9c
High
235.9c
2 stationsView prices

Liquefied Natural Gas

Liquefied Natural Gas. Clean alternative fuel for heavy-duty vehicles and trucks.

Low
100.9c
Average
100.9c
High
100.9c
1 stationsView prices

Premium 95

Premium unleaded with 95 octane rating. Better performance for high-compression engines and European vehicles.

Low
181.9c
Average
220.6c
High
275.0c
4,387 stationsView prices

Premium Diesel

Premium diesel with enhanced cleaning additives. Helps maintain engine performance and reduce emissions.

Low
187.7c
Average
247.9c
High
265.9c
4,310 stationsView prices

Premium 98

Ultra-premium unleaded with 98 octane rating. Maximum performance for sports cars and luxury vehicles.

Low
128.9c
Average
228.7c
High
280.9c
6,129 stationsView prices

LPG (Autogas)

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Autogas). Cleaner-burning alternative fuel with significantly lower cost per litre.

Low
79.9c
Average
110.0c
High
187.4c
963 stationsView prices

Diesel

Regular diesel fuel for compression-ignition engines. More fuel-efficient than petrol, ideal for long-distance driving.

Low
192.9c
Average
246.7c
High
291.0c
4,559 stationsView prices

Unleaded 91

Standard unleaded petrol with 91 octane rating. Suitable for most vehicles and the most common fuel type in Australia.

Low
158.7c
Average
204.8c
High
259.6c
7,118 stationsView prices

Ethanol 85

High-ethanol blend with 85% ethanol. For flex-fuel vehicles only, offering a renewable fuel option.

Low
195.9c
Average
247.3c
High
349.0c
127 stationsView prices

Ethanol 10

Ethanol-blended fuel with 10% ethanol. Lower cost alternative to regular unleaded, compatible with most modern vehicles.

Low
174.3c
Average
201.5c
High
233.9c
2,917 stationsView prices

Compare by grade

Use the vehicle requirement, local price and availability

A low price only matters if your vehicle can use the fuel and a nearby station sells it.

  • Compare like with like. If your vehicle requires premium or diesel, the cheapest U91 price is not the relevant benchmark.
  • Use national and state averages for context, then search your suburb for a recent station price you can act on.
  • Check the map before planning around LPG, E85 or premium diesel because fewer stations may carry those grades.

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.