Queensland fuel prices, September 2026
Prices from 1 September to 30 September 2026Updated
Queensland U91 average
224.9c/L+19.4 c/L on August 2026
- Brisbane U91
- 222.3c/L
- Rest of Queensland U91
- 226.2c/L
- Diesel average
- 272.0c/L
Brisbane month by month, what makes up a litre, margins, the price cycle, excise, the other capitals, and every regional town we could rank.
Report highlights
Quote these with the credit: Source: FuelRadar Australia, Queensland fuel prices, September 2026, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/qld/2026-09
Brisbane reported prices averaged 222.3 c/L for U91 in September 2026, up 20.1 c/L on August 2026.
Beaudesert was the cheapest town in Logan–Beaudesert for U91 in September 2026 at 216.2 c/L, 6.1 c/L below Brisbane.
The Gold Coast averaged 221.4 c/L for U91 in September 2026, 0.9 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 6 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026.
Since our records began on 13 April 2026, the day of the week made little difference to U91 prices in Brisbane: the cheapest and dearest days were 0.2 c/L apart on average.
Filling a 60-litre tank with U91 in Purga (rural) rather than in Weipa saved $37.26 on average in September 2026.
Independent service stations in Queensland averaged 1.9 c/L less than the major brands for U91 in September 2026, and 7.4 c/L less in Brisbane.
Diesel cost 49.5 c/L more than U91 in Brisbane in September 2026, up from 45.4 c/L in August 2026.
Purga (rural) was Queensland’s cheapest town for U91 in September 2026 at 211.4 c/L, 10.9 c/L below Brisbane.
Key points
Written from FuelRadar’s figures for this period and checked against them.
Brisbane fuel prices followed wholesale costs and excise rather than a regular price cycle in September 2026.
Wholesale unleaded petrol in Brisbane averaged 218.1 c/L in September 2026, making it the dearest of the 121 months in ten years since AIP's series began in January 2004 (nominal prices).
On 24 September 2026, Brisbane retail U91 reached 238.1 c/L, setting its highest daily average since our records began on 13 April 2026.
Brisbane was fourth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for U91 in September 2026, while Adelaide was the cheapest of the 8 capital cities at 218.8 c/L.
Canberra was the dearest of the 8 capital cities for U91 in September 2026 at 230.4 c/L.
For diesel, Brisbane was fifth cheapest of the 8 capital cities averaging 271.8 c/L, whereas Perth was the cheapest of the 8 capital cities at 262.9 c/L.
Purga (rural) was Queensland’s cheapest town for U91 in September 2026 at 211.4 c/L, which was 10.9 c/L below Brisbane.
Filling a 60-litre tank with U91 in Purga (rural) rather than in Weipa saved $37.26 on average in September 2026.
Independent service stations in Brisbane averaged 7.4 c/L less than the major brands for U91 in September 2026.
Dalby was the cheapest of 25 regional centres for U91 at 218.6 c/L, which was 3.7 c/L below Brisbane.
Since 1 July 2026 in the 2026–27 financial year, U91 prices in Brisbane increased by 78.2 c/L to reach 235.9 c/L on 30 September 2026.
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Every fuel in Queensland
U91 reported prices in Brisbane averaged 222.3 c/L in September 2026, up 20.1 c/L on August 2026. Across Queensland, U91 averaged 224.9 c/L, up 19.4 c/L on August 2026. Brisbane reported prices averaged 271.8 c/L for diesel in September 2026, up 24.2 c/L on August 2026. Across Queensland, diesel averaged 272.0 c/L, up 22.2 c/L on August 2026. The other fuels averaged E10 220.2 c/L, P95 240.2 c/L, P98 248.7 c/L and LPG 119.2 c/L.
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Cents a litre. Change is on August 2026. Difference is the rest of the state against Brisbane.
Table viewwith the state average, change and stations
| Fuel | Queensland | Brisbane | Rest of state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 224.9 | 222.3 | 226.2 |
| Diesel | 272.0 | 271.8 | 272.1 |
| E10 | 220.2 | 219.9 | 220.5 |
| Premium 95 | 240.2 | 239.6 | 240.6 |
| Premium 98 | 248.7 | 247.6 | 249.4 |
| LPG | 119.2 | 112.9 | 124.2 |
What makes up a litre in Brisbane
Of the 222.3 c/L U91 average in Brisbane, crude oil was 101.4 c/L, wholesale 43.2 c/L, excise 53.7 c/L, GST 20.2 c/L and the retail difference 3.8 c/L. Of the 271.8 c/L diesel average in Brisbane, crude oil was 101.4 c/L, wholesale 80.2 c/L, excise 53.7 c/L, GST 24.7 c/L and the retail difference 11.8 c/L. Premium 95 has no terminal gate price of its own, so its breakdown uses the unleaded price and its premium sits in the retail difference. Our retail records begin on 13 April 2026, so earlier periods show the wholesale side only.
What makes up a litre of Unleaded 91
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
How we worked this out
A benchmark illustration using differently weighted period averages, not a matched purchase basket or measured retailer costs. See the same-date retail/TGP comparison separately.
Wholesale is the terminal gate price without GST and excise, less crude oil. GST is one eleventh of the retail price. The retail difference is what is left: the retailer’s costs and margin, without its GST. Bands are rounded so they add up to the retail price.
Retail: FuelRadar station-day averages for Brisbane. Our retail records begin on 13 April 2026, so a period before then has the wholesale side only, and “dearest” and “cheapest” compare the periods since our records began.
Terminal gate price: AIP, Brisbane terminal, carried over weekends. Crude oil: Brent spot (US EIA, via FRED) in Australian dollars, at 158.987 litres a barrel. Excise: ATO, averaged over the period’s days.
Every period (4 rows)
| Period | Crude oil (Brent, A$) | Wholesale: refining, shipping, terminal | Excise | GST | Retail difference | Retail price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026Dearest since our records began | 101.4 | 43.2 | 53.7 | 20.2 | 3.8 | 222.3 |
| August 2026 | 80.7 | 44.6 | 52.6 | 18.4 | 5.9 | 202.2 |
| 2025 averageWholesale side only | 67.5 | 29.5 | 51.1 | — | — | — |
| Cheapest: June 2026 | 76.6 | 45.3 | 20.6 | 15.1 | 8.1 | 165.7 |
Month by month, U91
Brisbane's daily U91 average went from 202.1 c/L on 1 September to 235.9 c/L on 30 September, and diesel from 251.7 c/L to 286.5 c/L. The highest daily average in Brisbane was 238.1 c/L for U91 on 24 September and 289.6 c/L for diesel on 23 September.
| Area | Month |
|---|---|
| Queensland | 224.9 |
| Brisbane | 222.3 |
| Rest of Queensland | 226.2 |
| Brisbane SouthArea | 218.8 |
| Brisbane EastArea | 220.5 |
| Logan–BeaudesertArea | 220.8 |
| IpswichArea | 222.5 |
| Brisbane NorthArea | 223.1 |
| Brisbane Inner CityArea | 224.6 |
| Moreton Bay NorthArea | 225.3 |
| Brisbane WestArea | 225.5 |
| Moreton Bay SouthArea | 225.7 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 220.6 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 221.4 |
| CairnsRegional city | 222.8 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 223.3 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 224.5 |
Cents a litre. Each month is the station-day average of the days it has in the period. An area’s months count the same stations as its month.
Month by month, diesel
Show diesel month by month
| Area | Month |
|---|---|
| Queensland | 272.0 |
| Brisbane | 271.8 |
| Rest of Queensland | 272.1 |
| Brisbane SouthArea | 267.9 |
| Logan–BeaudesertArea | 271.0 |
| IpswichArea | 272.2 |
| Brisbane EastArea | 272.9 |
| Brisbane Inner CityArea | 273.1 |
| Moreton Bay NorthArea | 273.1 |
| Brisbane WestArea | 273.2 |
| Brisbane NorthArea | 273.5 |
| Moreton Bay SouthArea | 277.7 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 266.0 |
| CairnsRegional city | 268.4 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 270.4 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 271.6 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 273.0 |
Cents a litre. Each month is the station-day average of the days it has in the period. An area’s months count the same stations as its month.
Retail and wholesale on the same days, U91
Brisbane retail prices compared with the Brisbane terminal. This is not the delivered wholesale cost at individual stations.
| Period | Days used / window | Retail daily mean | TGP, same days | Gross spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026; 8 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 30 / 30 | 222.2 | 218.1 | 4.2 |
| August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026; 10 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 31 / 31 | 202.2 | 195.7 | 6.5 |
Each common date counts once. Retail is the mean of the saved daily capital averages, not the station-day-weighted headline mean. TGP uses the same dates and carries the last published value for at most six subsequent calendar days. Retail prices can already include carried station prices. Means and spreads are rounded separately. The gross spread is not profit or a causal explanation. Retail carry limit: 30 days. Unmatched dates are excluded; common days are not a station or sales coverage percentage.
Retail and wholesale on the same days, Diesel
Brisbane retail prices compared with the Brisbane terminal. This is not the delivered wholesale cost at individual stations.
Show Diesel comparison
| Period | Days used / window | Retail daily mean | TGP, same days | Gross spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026; 8 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 30 / 30 | 271.8 | 258.8 | 13.0 |
| August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026; 10 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 31 / 31 | 247.6 | 239.3 | 8.2 |
Worked out the same way as the table above.
Market trends this year
The Brisbane terminal gate price averaged 218.1 c/L for unleaded and 258.8 c/L for diesel, up 22.4 c/L and up 19.5 c/L on August 2026. Brent crude averaged US$114.2 a barrel, or 101.4 c/L in Australian dollars, with the Australian dollar at an average of 71.15 US cents.
Retail, terminal gate and crude oil prices this year
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
How we worked this out
Retail: FuelRadar daily averages for Brisbane, from 13 April 2026 when our records begin.
Terminal gate prices (dashed): AIP, Brisbane terminal, weekdays. Brent crude: US EIA spot price via FRED, converted at each day’s exchange rate and 158.987 litres a barrel.
Daily figures (243 rows)
| Date | U91, Brisbane | Diesel, Brisbane | Unleaded terminal gate price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept | 235.9 | 286.5 | 231.7 |
| 29 Sept | 236.2 | 286.9 | 231.4 |
| 28 Sept | 236.5 | 287.8 | 231.8 |
| 27 Sept | 236.5 | 288.0 | — |
| 26 Sept | 236.7 | 288.6 | — |
| 25 Sept | 237.1 | 288.6 | 232.4 |
| 24 Sept | 238.1 | 289.6 | 233.3 |
| 23 Sept | 238.0 | 289.6 | 233.3 |
| 22 Sept | 237.3 | 289.2 | 232.0 |
| 21 Sept | 236.2 | 288.5 | 230.5 |
| 20 Sept | 235.1 | 286.9 | — |
| 19 Sept | 234.9 | 286.1 | — |
| 18 Sept | 233.3 | 284.0 | 227.1 |
| 17 Sept | 230.0 | 278.3 | 224.1 |
| 16 Sept | 225.5 | 273.5 | 221.7 |
| 15 Sept | 220.3 | 268.2 | 217.1 |
| 14 Sept | 216.0 | 264.7 | 214.7 |
| 13 Sept | 214.1 | 263.2 | — |
| 12 Sept | 213.8 | 262.6 | — |
| 11 Sept | 212.6 | 261.3 | 212.8 |
| 10 Sept | 210.8 | 258.8 | 210.3 |
| 9 Sept | 209.1 | 256.7 | 207.6 |
| 8 Sept | 208.9 | 255.4 | 205.1 |
| 7 Sept | 207.9 | 254.9 | 203.5 |
| 6 Sept | 206.5 | 253.7 | — |
| 5 Sept | 205.8 | 253.5 | — |
| 4 Sept | 205.1 | 252.8 | 201.1 |
| 3 Sept | 204.4 | 252.1 | 198.9 |
| 2 Sept | 202.2 | 251.5 | 197.8 |
| 1 Sept | 202.1 | 251.7 | 197.0 |
| 31 Aug | 201.3 | 251.8 | 197.4 |
| 30 Aug | 201.6 | 252.1 | — |
| 29 Aug | 201.3 | 252.3 | — |
| 28 Aug | 201.5 | 252.4 | 197.5 |
| 27 Aug | 201.7 | 252.6 | 198.4 |
| 26 Aug | 202.2 | 253.0 | 198.5 |
| 25 Aug | 202.1 | 252.9 | 198.2 |
| 24 Aug | 201.9 | 252.4 | 197.8 |
| 23 Aug | 201.6 | 251.6 | — |
| 22 Aug | 200.9 | 250.4 | — |
| 21 Aug | 200.4 | 249.5 | 197.1 |
| 20 Aug | 199.8 | 247.9 | 196.3 |
| 19 Aug | 199.1 | 246.2 | 195.5 |
| 18 Aug | 199.0 | 245.7 | 194.7 |
| 17 Aug | 198.8 | 244.1 | 194.2 |
| 16 Aug | 199.0 | 244.3 | — |
| 15 Aug | 198.8 | 243.5 | — |
| 14 Aug | 198.7 | 242.7 | 192.5 |
| 13 Aug | 199.9 | 242.7 | 191.2 |
| 12 Aug | 201.5 | 243.8 | 191.1 |
| 11 Aug | 203.6 | 245.2 | 192.4 |
| 10 Aug | 206.1 | 247.3 | 194.1 |
| 9 Aug | 208.8 | 249.1 | — |
| 8 Aug | 209.0 | 249.2 | — |
| 7 Aug | 209.4 | 249.4 | 197.7 |
| 6 Aug | 210.4 | 250.2 | 199.6 |
| 5 Aug | 208.0 | 248.3 | 199.9 |
| 4 Aug | 205.3 | 245.8 | 199.5 |
| 3 Aug | 201.7 | 243.0 | 204.7 |
| 2 Aug | 197.1 | 237.8 | — |
| 1 Aug | 196.8 | 237.0 | — |
| 31 July | 196.0 | 236.0 | 184.7 |
| 30 July | 195.4 | 235.1 | 185.2 |
| 29 July | 195.0 | 234.3 | 184.8 |
| 28 July | 193.5 | 233.9 | 184.0 |
| 27 July | 190.4 | 230.5 | 181.9 |
| 26 July | 187.8 | 228.2 | — |
| 25 July | 186.3 | 225.6 | — |
| 24 July | 185.1 | 224.2 | 178.7 |
| 23 July | 182.8 | 220.9 | 175.6 |
| 22 July | 180.1 | 218.1 | 174.3 |
| 21 July | 180.0 | 215.6 | 171.3 |
| 20 July | 178.4 | 212.3 | 169.7 |
| 19 July | 177.6 | 209.6 | — |
| 18 July | 176.7 | 207.7 | — |
| 17 July | 175.9 | 205.5 | 167.5 |
| 16 July | 173.8 | 202.5 | 165.1 |
| 15 July | 172.2 | 198.0 | 162.6 |
| 14 July | 171.2 | 193.8 | 161.1 |
| 13 July | 171.1 | 191.6 | 161.1 |
| 12 July | 170.5 | 190.6 | — |
| 11 July | 170.3 | 189.4 | — |
| 10 July | 170.2 | 188.3 | 161.3 |
| 9 July | 170.5 | 187.7 | 162.7 |
| 8 July | 169.0 | 187.3 | 163.6 |
| 7 July | 168.5 | 187.1 | 164.7 |
| 6 July | 167.7 | 187.3 | 165.1 |
| 5 July | 166.4 | 186.8 | — |
| 4 July | 166.1 | 188.9 | — |
| 3 July | 162.6 | 185.9 | 164.7 |
| 2 July | 159.7 | 182.8 | 164.1 |
| 1 July | 157.7 | 180.2 | 163.2 |
| 30 June | 154.0 | 175.9 | 147.6 |
| 29 June | 154.2 | 175.6 | 147.6 |
| 28 June | 155.2 | 176.8 | — |
| 27 June | 156.3 | 177.2 | — |
| 26 June | 156.8 | 177.8 | 148.6 |
| 25 June | 158.4 | 179.6 | 149.1 |
| 24 June | 158.9 | 181.3 | 149.3 |
| 23 June | 160.1 | 182.8 | 151.3 |
| 22 June | 161.0 | 185.1 | 152.0 |
| 21 June | 162.9 | 187.8 | — |
| 20 June | 163.4 | 189.3 | — |
| 19 June | 164.1 | 190.2 | 154.1 |
| 18 June | 165.2 | 194.0 | 157.4 |
| 17 June | 166.3 | 196.8 | 159.8 |
| 16 June | 167.1 | 199.3 | 162.1 |
| 15 June | 167.6 | 202.1 | 162.0 |
| 14 June | 167.9 | 203.4 | — |
| 13 June | 168.1 | 203.6 | — |
| 12 June | 168.3 | 203.7 | 161.3 |
| 11 June | 168.8 | 204.3 | 160.6 |
| 10 June | 169.0 | 204.7 | 159.7 |
| 9 June | 169.6 | 205.7 | 159.4 |
| 8 June | 169.8 | 206.6 | 159.5 |
| 7 June | 170.3 | 207.2 | — |
| 6 June | 170.7 | 207.8 | — |
| 5 June | 171.4 | 208.4 | 160.2 |
| 4 June | 173.1 | 209.9 | 160.4 |
| 3 June | 175.5 | 212.8 | 162.5 |
| 2 June | 176.8 | 214.7 | 165.0 |
| 1 June | 179.5 | 217.1 | 167.2 |
| 31 May | 181.9 | 219.5 | — |
| 30 May | 182.1 | 219.6 | — |
| 29 May | 182.8 | 220.3 | 170.2 |
| 28 May | 183.9 | 221.5 | 173.0 |
| 27 May | 185.1 | 224.7 | 175.9 |
| 26 May | 186.3 | 225.4 | 179.5 |
| 25 May | 186.9 | 226.3 | 180.8 |
| 24 May | 187.1 | 226.3 | — |
| 23 May | 187.1 | 226.4 | — |
| 22 May | 187.3 | 226.4 | 181.5 |
| 21 May | 187.5 | 227.1 | 180.9 |
| 20 May | 187.7 | 228.3 | 179.0 |
| 19 May | 187.9 | 229.1 | 175.7 |
| 18 May | 188.6 | 229.9 | 173.7 |
| 17 May | 189.2 | 230.7 | — |
| 16 May | 188.7 | 230.9 | — |
| 15 May | 184.7 | 231.0 | 172.6 |
| 14 May | 186.9 | 231.6 | 172.8 |
| 13 May | 185.9 | 232.2 | 173.7 |
| 12 May | 185.9 | 234.0 | 176.1 |
| 11 May | 185.8 | 236.5 | 178.5 |
| 10 May | 183.9 | 237.9 | — |
| 9 May | 184.0 | 239.5 | — |
| 8 May | 183.3 | 239.9 | 181.6 |
| 7 May | 182.6 | 241.9 | 182.5 |
| 6 May | 181.2 | 244.3 | 182.0 |
| 5 May | 180.8 | 245.4 | 182.4 |
| 4 May | 180.5 | 246.9 | 182.5 |
| 3 May | 180.6 | 247.1 | — |
| 2 May | 180.7 | 247.3 | — |
| 1 May | 180.8 | 247.5 | 182.0 |
| 30 Apr | 181.2 | 248.7 | 181.5 |
| 29 Apr | 181.2 | 249.9 | 180.3 |
| 28 Apr | 181.2 | 250.8 | 179.6 |
| 27 Apr | 182.0 | 252.8 | 179.6 |
| 26 Apr | 182.0 | 253.9 | — |
| 25 Apr | 182.2 | 254.2 | — |
| 24 Apr | 183.4 | 254.8 | 178.9 |
| 23 Apr | 185.9 | 262.4 | 180.8 |
| 22 Apr | 190.5 | 273.9 | 182.5 |
| 21 Apr | 196.6 | 284.1 | 185.2 |
| 20 Apr | 200.9 | 290.4 | 186.7 |
| 19 Apr | 205.1 | 295.7 | — |
| 18 Apr | 205.9 | 296.2 | — |
| 17 Apr | 208.4 | 297.3 | 190.1 |
| 16 Apr | 211.5 | 303.9 | 191.5 |
| 15 Apr | 214.7 | 311.1 | 195.4 |
| 14 Apr | 216.7 | 315.9 | 198.5 |
| 13 Apr | 217.1 | 316.3 | 201.1 |
| 10 Apr | — | — | 205.2 |
| 9 Apr | — | — | 208.4 |
| 8 Apr | — | — | 207.5 |
| 7 Apr | — | — | 203.4 |
| 6 Apr | — | — | 203.4 |
| 3 Apr | — | — | 204.2 |
| 2 Apr | — | — | 204.8 |
| 1 Apr | — | — | 205.3 |
| 31 Mar | — | — | 230.3 |
| 30 Mar | — | — | 242.1 |
| 27 Mar | — | — | 246.7 |
| 26 Mar | — | — | 249.3 |
| 25 Mar | — | — | 248.5 |
| 24 Mar | — | — | 244.3 |
| 23 Mar | — | — | 242.7 |
| 20 Mar | — | — | 237.3 |
| 19 Mar | — | — | 234.6 |
| 18 Mar | — | — | 230.1 |
| 17 Mar | — | — | 224.5 |
| 16 Mar | — | — | 218.9 |
| 13 Mar | — | — | 210.5 |
| 12 Mar | — | — | 205.2 |
| 11 Mar | — | — | 194.2 |
| 10 Mar | — | — | 188.6 |
| 9 Mar | — | — | 175.5 |
| 6 Mar | — | — | 168.9 |
| 5 Mar | — | — | 162.8 |
| 4 Mar | — | — | 160.2 |
| 3 Mar | — | — | 157.8 |
| 2 Mar | — | — | 157.1 |
| 27 Feb | — | — | 156.2 |
| 26 Feb | — | — | 155.7 |
| 25 Feb | — | — | 155.0 |
| 24 Feb | — | — | 153.4 |
| 23 Feb | — | — | 152.2 |
| 20 Feb | — | — | 152.1 |
| 19 Feb | — | — | 152.7 |
| 18 Feb | — | — | 153.2 |
| 17 Feb | — | — | 153.8 |
| 16 Feb | — | — | 154.1 |
| 13 Feb | — | — | 154.0 |
| 12 Feb | — | — | 153.4 |
| 11 Feb | — | — | 152.8 |
| 10 Feb | — | — | 152.6 |
| 9 Feb | — | — | 152.5 |
| 6 Feb | — | — | 152.4 |
| 5 Feb | — | — | 152.6 |
| 4 Feb | — | — | 152.8 |
| 3 Feb | — | — | 153.5 |
| 2 Feb | — | — | 153.7 |
| 30 Jan | — | — | 152.9 |
| 29 Jan | — | — | 153.3 |
| 28 Jan | — | — | 153.7 |
| 27 Jan | — | — | 153.9 |
| 26 Jan | — | — | 153.9 |
| 23 Jan | — | — | 153.9 |
| 22 Jan | — | — | 154.0 |
| 21 Jan | — | — | 154.2 |
| 20 Jan | — | — | 153.9 |
| 19 Jan | — | — | 154.0 |
| 16 Jan | — | — | 153.5 |
| 15 Jan | — | — | 153.0 |
| 14 Jan | — | — | 152.7 |
| 13 Jan | — | — | 152.6 |
| 12 Jan | — | — | 152.7 |
| 9 Jan | — | — | 153.0 |
| 8 Jan | — | — | 153.6 |
| 7 Jan | — | — | 154.0 |
| 6 Jan | — | — | 154.3 |
| 5 Jan | — | — | 154.5 |
| 2 Jan | — | — | 154.7 |
| 1 Jan | — | — | 154.8 |
Brisbane against the rest of Queensland
Outside Brisbane, U91 averaged 226.2 c/L against 222.3 c/L in the capital, so reported prices in regional areas averaged 3.9 c/L more than Brisbane. Outside Brisbane, diesel averaged 272.1 c/L against 271.8 c/L in the capital, so reported prices in regional areas averaged 0.3 c/L more than Brisbane.
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Daily averages (30 rows)
| Date | Brisbane (c/L) | Rest of Queensland (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept | 235.9 | 241.1 |
| 29 Sept | 236.2 | 240.3 |
| 28 Sept | 236.5 | 240.8 |
| 27 Sept | 236.5 | 240.8 |
| 26 Sept | 236.7 | 240.8 |
| 25 Sept | 237.1 | 240.7 |
| 24 Sept | 238.1 | 241.1 |
| 23 Sept | 238.0 | 240.6 |
| 22 Sept | 237.3 | 239.4 |
| 21 Sept | 236.2 | 238.5 |
| 20 Sept | 235.1 | 237.2 |
| 19 Sept | 234.9 | 237.0 |
| 18 Sept | 233.3 | 235.3 |
| 17 Sept | 230.0 | 232.7 |
| 16 Sept | 225.5 | 228.8 |
| 15 Sept | 220.3 | 223.7 |
| 14 Sept | 216.0 | 220.0 |
| 13 Sept | 214.1 | 218.2 |
| 12 Sept | 213.8 | 217.9 |
| 11 Sept | 212.6 | 216.7 |
| 10 Sept | 210.8 | 215.6 |
| 9 Sept | 209.1 | 213.7 |
| 8 Sept | 208.9 | 211.6 |
| 7 Sept | 207.9 | 210.8 |
| 6 Sept | 206.5 | 210.3 |
| 5 Sept | 205.8 | 210.4 |
| 4 Sept | 205.1 | 210.2 |
| 3 Sept | 204.4 | 209.9 |
| 2 Sept | 202.2 | 209.0 |
| 1 Sept | 202.1 | 208.1 |
The price cycle in Brisbane
- No price-cycle hike in Brisbane was detected under the margin-based rule in this period. This does not establish why retail prices changed.
- Brisbane’s daily U91 average less the Brisbane terminal gate price is the indicative margin, not profit. A hike requires this margin and the retail average each to rise by at least 8.0 c/L within 5 days. Where station-rise counts are available, daily rises of at least 5.0 c/L, summed over the rise, must reach 25% of the station count at the peak; a station can count on more than one day. Rises within 3 days of an excise change are excluded. The margin must then ease by at least half within 21 days; if follow-up is too short, a counted hike can have unconfirmed easing. A regular cycle requires at least two detected hikes. No detected hike does not establish why retail prices changed.
Fuel excise
Fuel excise stayed at 53.7 c/L for petrol and diesel through September 2026.
| Petrol and diesel excise | Rate (c/L, before GST) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| In force on 1 September 2026 | 53.7 | — |
| Average over the days of 1 September to 30 September 2026 | 53.70 | — |
Excise is charged on fuel as it leaves the terminal, so it is already in the terminal gate price; GST is then charged on top.
Source: ATO: Excise duty rates for fuel and petroleum products
The capital cities, U91
Brisbane ranked fourth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for U91; Adelaide was the cheapest at 218.8 c/L and Canberra the dearest at 230.4 c/L. Brisbane ranked fifth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for diesel; Perth was the cheapest at 262.9 c/L and Canberra the dearest at 282.6 c/L.
Cents a litre, cheapest first. Each capital is its ABS urban area, worked out exactly as in its own state’s report. The margin is against its own terminal’s gate price (Canberra uses Sydney’s). Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
The capital cities, diesel
Show the capital cities, diesel
Cents a litre, cheapest first. Each capital is its ABS urban area, worked out exactly as in its own state’s report. The margin is against its own terminal’s gate price (Canberra uses Sydney’s). Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
Brisbane by area
Inside Brisbane, Brisbane South was the cheapest area for U91 at 218.8 c/L and Moreton Bay South the dearest at 225.7 c/L, a spread of 6.9 c/L.
- Brisbane South218.8 (lowest)
- Brisbane East220.5
- Logan–Beaudesert220.8
- Ipswich222.5
- Brisbane North223.1
- Brisbane Inner City224.6
- Moreton Bay North225.3
- Brisbane West225.5
- Moreton Bay South225.7
Cents a litre, cheapest U91 first. Areas are the ABS Statistical Areas Level 4 (SA4) inside Brisbane’s urban area, named in plain words (“Brisbane - East” is Brisbane East). An area counts its stations that reported on at least a quarter of the days; its average, station count and cheapest station all come from them. Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
Table viewwith diesel and the cheapest station
| Area (ABS SA4) | U91 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane South | 218.8 | 267.9 |
| Brisbane East | 220.5 | 272.9 |
| Logan–Beaudesert | 220.8 | 271.0 |
| Ipswich | 222.5 | 272.2 |
| Brisbane North | 223.1 | 273.5 |
| Brisbane Inner City | 224.6 | 273.1 |
| Moreton Bay North | 225.3 | 273.1 |
| Brisbane West | 225.5 | 273.2 |
| Moreton Bay South | 225.7 | 277.7 |
Regional towns cheaper than Brisbane, U91
| Town | Month | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Purga (rural) | 211.4 | −10.9 |
| Yarraman | 211.9 | −10.4 |
| Nanango | 214.2 | −8.1 |
| Roma (rural) | 214.2 | −8.1 |
| Gatton (rural) | 214.5 | −7.8 |
| Rollingstone (rural) | 215.0 | −7.3 |
| Fernvale | 215.2 | −7.1 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 215.3 | −7.0 |
| Laidley | 215.8 | −6.5 |
| Withcott | 215.8 | −6.5 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. Brisbane’s U91 average was 222.3 c/L. A town’s margin is against Brisbane’s terminal gate price. Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
Regional towns ranked, U91
Of the towns we ranked, Purga (rural) had the cheapest U91 at 211.4 c/L, 10.9 c/L below Brisbane. At the other end, Weipa averaged 273.5 c/L, 51.2 c/L above Brisbane. 42 of the 132 towns we ranked averaged less than Brisbane for U91. Yarraman was the cheapest regional town for diesel at 255.8 c/L and Thargomindah the dearest at 315.8 c/L, a spread of 60.0 c/L.
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Cents a litre, cheapest first. A town is ranked with at least two stations reporting through the period and a price on most days; 225 smaller places were left out. A regional city such as Toowoomba counts as one place. The cheapest station’s figure is its own average over the period.
Table viewwith the stations and the cheapest station
| Town | Average | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Purga (rural) | 211.4 | −10.9 |
| Yarraman | 211.9 | −10.4 |
| Nanango | 214.2 | −8.1 |
| Roma (rural) | 214.2 | −8.1 |
| Gatton (rural) | 214.5 | −7.8 |
| Rollingstone (rural) | 215.0 | −7.3 |
| Fernvale | 215.2 | −7.1 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 215.3 | −7.0 |
| Laidley | 215.8 | −6.5 |
| Withcott | 215.8 | −6.5 |
| Beaudesert | 216.2 | −6.1 |
| Hatton Vale (rural) | 216.2 | −6.1 |
| Plainland | 216.8 | −5.5 |
| Inglewood | 217.2 | −5.1 |
| Roma | 217.2 | −5.1 |
| Texas | 218.2 | −4.1 |
| Dalby | 218.6 | −3.7 |
| Warwick | 218.8 | −3.5 |
| Innisfail | 218.9 | −3.4 |
| Kingaroy | 219.0 | −3.3 |
| Murgon | 219.1 | −3.2 |
| Stanthorpe | 219.1 | −3.2 |
| Tully | 219.1 | −3.2 |
| Bundaberg | 220.0 | −2.3 |
| Gatton | 220.0 | −2.3 |
| Gin Gin | 220.1 | −2.2 |
| Aratula | 220.4 | −1.9 |
| Goomeri | 220.6 | −1.7 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 220.6 | −1.7 |
| Gympie | 220.7 | −1.6 |
| Hervey Bay | 220.7 | −1.6 |
| Maryborough | 220.7 | −1.6 |
| Maleny | 221.2 | −1.1 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 221.4 | −0.9 |
| Home Hill | 221.4 | −0.9 |
| Tiaro | 221.6 | −0.7 |
| Walkerston | 221.6 | −0.7 |
| Proserpine | 221.9 | −0.4 |
| Sarina | 221.9 | −0.4 |
| Airlie Beach – Cannonvale | 222.1 | −0.2 |
| Goondiwindi | 222.1 | −0.2 |
| Miles | 222.1 | −0.2 |
| Chinchilla | 222.5 | +0.2 |
| Kilcoy | 222.7 | +0.4 |
| CairnsRegional city | 222.8 | +0.5 |
| Flagstone | 223.0 | +0.7 |
| Gordonvale | 223.2 | +0.9 |
| Jimboomba | 223.3 | +1.0 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 223.3 | +1.0 |
| Dulacca (rural) | 223.5 | +1.2 |
| Gladstone | 223.5 | +1.2 |
| Bongaree–Woorim | 223.7 | +1.4 |
| Wondai | 223.8 | +1.5 |
| Rainbow Beach | 224.3 | +2.0 |
| Lowood | 224.4 | +2.1 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 224.5 | +2.2 |
| Cooroy | 224.9 | +2.6 |
| Oakey | 224.9 | +2.6 |
| Sandstone Point – Ningi | 224.9 | +2.6 |
| Clermont (rural) | 225.1 | +2.8 |
| Mackay | 225.2 | +2.9 |
| Logan Village | 225.4 | +3.1 |
| Biloela | 225.5 | +3.2 |
| Pittsworth | 225.6 | +3.3 |
| Gayndah | 225.8 | +3.5 |
| Toogoolawah | 225.8 | +3.5 |
| Cardwell | 225.9 | +3.6 |
| Charlton (rural) | 226.0 | +3.7 |
| Childers | 226.0 | +3.7 |
| Pomona | 226.5 | +4.2 |
| Clermont | 226.7 | +4.4 |
| Mount Garnet | 227.5 | +5.2 |
| Calliope | 227.6 | +5.3 |
| Ayr | 227.8 | +5.5 |
| Mundubbera | 227.9 | +5.6 |
| Ingham | 228.0 | +5.7 |
| Mossman | 228.1 | +5.8 |
| Glass House Mountains | 228.3 | +6.0 |
| Yarrabilba | 228.3 | +6.0 |
| Malanda | 228.4 | +6.1 |
| Nambour | 228.5 | +6.2 |
| Tara | 228.8 | +6.5 |
| Gracemere | 228.9 | +6.6 |
| Yeppoon | 229.0 | +6.7 |
| Seaforth | 229.2 | +6.9 |
| Canungra | 229.8 | +7.5 |
| Highfields | 230.0 | +7.7 |
| Rockhampton | 230.3 | +8.0 |
| North Maclean (rural) | 230.4 | +8.1 |
| Tamborine | 230.5 | +8.2 |
| Miriam Vale | 230.9 | +8.6 |
| Ravenshoe | 231.0 | +8.7 |
| Charleville | 231.5 | +9.2 |
| Boonah | 231.6 | +9.3 |
| Millmerran | 231.6 | +9.3 |
| Port Douglas – Craiglie | 232.0 | +9.7 |
| Beerwah | 232.1 | +9.8 |
| Mareeba (rural) | 232.5 | +10.2 |
| Bowen | 232.6 | +10.3 |
| Greenbank | 232.7 | +10.4 |
| Dysart | 233.3 | +11.0 |
| Bowen (rural) | 234.2 | +11.9 |
| Charters Towers | 234.4 | +12.1 |
| Calen (rural) | 234.6 | +12.3 |
| Bargara – Innes Park | 234.8 | +12.5 |
| Tannum Sands – Boyne Island | 234.9 | +12.6 |
| Tolga | 235.2 | +12.9 |
| Mareeba | 235.5 | +13.2 |
| Emu Park | 235.6 | +13.3 |
| Hughenden | 236.1 | +13.8 |
| Mitchell | 237.3 | +15.0 |
| Mount Morgan | 237.3 | +15.0 |
| Blackwater | 239.0 | +16.7 |
| Injune | 240.3 | +18.0 |
| Emerald | 240.6 | +18.3 |
| Marlborough (rural) | 241.9 | +19.6 |
| Mount Isa | 243.8 | +21.5 |
| Marian | 244.5 | +22.2 |
| St George | 244.8 | +22.5 |
| Atherton | 245.4 | +23.1 |
| Cooktown | 245.7 | +23.4 |
| Cloncurry | 246.3 | +24.0 |
| Lakeland (rural) | 246.8 | +24.5 |
| Collinsville | 247.0 | +24.7 |
| Barcaldine | 247.3 | +25.0 |
| Moranbah | 247.5 | +25.2 |
| Moranbah (rural) | 247.9 | +25.6 |
| Longreach | 249.4 | +27.1 |
| Cunnamulla | 253.3 | +31.0 |
| Winton | 255.7 | +33.4 |
| Quilpie | 261.6 | +39.3 |
| Weipa | 273.5 | +51.2 |
Regional towns ranked, diesel
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Cents a litre, cheapest first. A town is ranked with at least two stations reporting through the period and a price on most days; 222 smaller places were left out. A regional city such as Toowoomba counts as one place. The cheapest station’s figure is its own average over the period.
Table viewwith the stations and the cheapest station
| Town | Average | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraman | 255.8 | −16.0 |
| Nanango | 256.0 | −15.8 |
| Rollingstone (rural) | 258.3 | −13.5 |
| Withcott | 259.6 | −12.2 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 261.2 | −10.6 |
| Goomeri | 263.2 | −8.6 |
| Kingaroy | 263.5 | −8.3 |
| Plainland | 263.5 | −8.3 |
| Wellcamp (rural) | 263.6 | −8.2 |
| Laidley | 263.7 | −8.1 |
| Beaudesert | 264.0 | −7.8 |
| Goondiwindi (rural) | 264.1 | −7.7 |
| Maryborough | 264.1 | −7.7 |
| Gympie | 264.4 | −7.4 |
| Tully | 264.4 | −7.4 |
| Hatton Vale (rural) | 264.5 | −7.3 |
| Purga (rural) | 264.5 | −7.3 |
| Texas | 264.5 | −7.3 |
| Aratula | 264.7 | −7.1 |
| Home Hill | 265.4 | −6.4 |
| Cecil Plains | 265.5 | −6.3 |
| Warwick | 265.5 | −6.3 |
| Cardwell | 265.9 | −5.9 |
| Bundaberg | 266.0 | −5.8 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 266.0 | −5.8 |
| Hervey Bay | 266.1 | −5.7 |
| Bowen | 266.5 | −5.3 |
| Gayndah | 266.5 | −5.3 |
| Dalby | 266.6 | −5.2 |
| Gatton | 266.6 | −5.2 |
| Kilcoy | 266.9 | −4.9 |
| Lowood | 266.9 | −4.9 |
| Sarina | 266.9 | −4.9 |
| Miles | 267.0 | −4.8 |
| Murgon | 267.0 | −4.8 |
| Innisfail | 267.3 | −4.5 |
| Gin Gin | 267.7 | −4.1 |
| Roma (rural) | 268.1 | −3.7 |
| Airlie Beach – Cannonvale | 268.3 | −3.5 |
| CairnsRegional city | 268.4 | −3.4 |
| Pittsworth | 268.4 | −3.4 |
| Tiaro | 268.7 | −3.1 |
| Goondiwindi | 268.8 | −3.0 |
| Biloela | 269.0 | −2.8 |
| Richmond | 269.2 | −2.6 |
| Tara | 269.2 | −2.6 |
| Gordonvale | 269.7 | −2.1 |
| Proserpine | 269.7 | −2.1 |
| Clermont (rural) | 269.8 | −2.0 |
| Moonie (rural) | 270.0 | −1.8 |
| Inglewood | 270.3 | −1.5 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 270.4 | −1.4 |
| Mount Garnet | 270.8 | −1.0 |
| Gladstone | 271.1 | −0.7 |
| Roma | 271.1 | −0.7 |
| Charters Towers | 271.3 | −0.5 |
| Yeppoon | 271.3 | −0.5 |
| Mackay | 271.4 | −0.4 |
| Dysart | 271.6 | −0.2 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 271.6 | −0.2 |
| Miriam Vale | 271.6 | −0.2 |
| Malanda | 271.8 | 0.0 |
| Charlton (rural) | 271.9 | +0.1 |
| Gracemere | 272.0 | +0.2 |
| Calen (rural) | 272.4 | +0.6 |
| Calliope | 272.4 | +0.6 |
| Chinchilla | 272.4 | +0.6 |
| Rockhampton | 272.4 | +0.6 |
| Dulacca (rural) | 272.6 | +0.8 |
| Millmerran | 272.9 | +1.1 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 273.0 | +1.2 |
| Ayr | 273.2 | +1.4 |
| Bowen (rural) | 273.5 | +1.7 |
| Nambour | 274.2 | +2.4 |
| Pomona | 274.2 | +2.4 |
| Ravenshoe | 274.3 | +2.5 |
| Highfields | 274.4 | +2.6 |
| Mareeba (rural) | 274.5 | +2.7 |
| Ingham | 274.7 | +2.9 |
| Capella | 274.9 | +3.1 |
| Mareeba | 274.9 | +3.1 |
| Blackwater | 275.2 | +3.4 |
| Cloncurry | 275.4 | +3.6 |
| Glass House Mountains | 275.4 | +3.6 |
| North Maclean (rural) | 275.5 | +3.7 |
| Toogoolawah | 275.5 | +3.7 |
| Hughenden | 275.7 | +3.9 |
| Logan Village | 276.1 | +4.3 |
| The Gums (rural) | 276.1 | +4.3 |
| Emerald | 276.3 | +4.5 |
| Springsure | 276.3 | +4.5 |
| Mount Morgan | 276.5 | +4.7 |
| Tolga | 276.7 | +4.9 |
| Banana (rural) | 277.2 | +5.4 |
| Tannum Sands – Boyne Island | 277.5 | +5.7 |
| Barcaldine (rural) | 277.6 | +5.8 |
| Mossman | 277.7 | +5.9 |
| Port Douglas – Craiglie | 278.5 | +6.7 |
| Mount Isa | 279.5 | +7.7 |
| Longreach | 279.8 | +8.0 |
| Dirranbandi | 280.4 | +8.6 |
| Julia Creek | 280.4 | +8.6 |
| Blackall | 281.4 | +9.6 |
| Moranbah | 281.4 | +9.6 |
| Moranbah (rural) | 281.8 | +10.0 |
| Mitchell | 281.9 | +10.1 |
| Tambo | 282.0 | +10.2 |
| Wandoan | 282.1 | +10.3 |
| Georgetown | 282.2 | +10.4 |
| Charleville | 283.3 | +11.5 |
| Normanton | 283.3 | +11.5 |
| Winton | 284.0 | +12.2 |
| Barcaldine | 284.3 | +12.5 |
| St George | 284.5 | +12.7 |
| Cunnamulla | 284.7 | +12.9 |
| Collinsville | 285.9 | +14.1 |
| Lakeland (rural) | 286.0 | +14.2 |
| Isisford (rural) | 286.2 | +14.4 |
| Injune | 289.0 | +17.2 |
| Cooktown | 290.1 | +18.3 |
| Boulia | 290.9 | +19.1 |
| Quilpie | 293.4 | +21.6 |
| Weipa | 303.8 | +32.0 |
| Thargomindah | 315.8 | +44.0 |
Other fuels: cheapest and dearest towns
| Fuel | Cheapest town (c/L) | Dearest town (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| E10 | Yarraman 209.9 | Atherton 243.4 |
| Premium 95 | Purga (rural) 226.4 | Winton 267.3 |
| Premium 98 | Yarraman 232.1 | Quilpie 286.1 |
| LPG | Gold Coast 115.4 | Sunshine Coast 120.6 |
Fewer stations sell these fuels, so fewer towns are ranked.
Regional centres, U91
Dalby was the cheapest of the 25 regional centres we ranked for U91 at 218.6 c/L, and Mount Isa the dearest at 243.8 c/L. 10 of them averaged less than Brisbane.
| Centre | Month | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Dalby | 218.6 | −3.7 |
| Warwick | 218.8 | −3.5 |
| Kingaroy | 219.0 | −3.3 |
| Bundaberg | 220.0 | −2.3 |
| Toowoomba | 220.6 | −1.7 |
| Gympie | 220.7 | −1.6 |
| Hervey Bay | 220.7 | −1.6 |
| Maryborough | 220.7 | −1.6 |
| Gold Coast | 221.4 | −0.9 |
| Airlie Beach – Cannonvale | 222.1 | −0.2 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. A regional centre is a large regional city we map on its own, or an ABS urban centre of 10,000 people or more (2021 Census) outside Brisbane.
Against Brisbane, month by month, U91
Brisbane South averaged 218.8 c/L for U91, 3.5 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 6 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026. Brisbane East averaged 220.5 c/L for U91, 1.8 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 2 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026. Logan–Beaudesert averaged 220.8 c/L for U91, 1.5 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 4 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026. Ipswich averaged 222.5 c/L for U91, 0.2 c/L above Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 1 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026.
| Area | Month | Against Brisbane | Year so far | Months cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane South | 218.8 | −3.5 | −3.2 | 6 of 6 |
| Brisbane East | 220.5 | −1.8 | +0.2 | 2 of 6 |
| Logan–Beaudesert | 220.8 | −1.5 | −1.1 | 4 of 6 |
| Ipswich | 222.5 | +0.2 | +0.4 | 1 of 6 |
| Brisbane North | 223.1 | +0.8 | −0.7 | 4 of 6 |
| Brisbane Inner City | 224.6 | +2.3 | +0.5 | 4 of 6 |
| Moreton Bay North | 225.3 | +3.0 | +3.4 | 0 of 6 |
| Brisbane West | 225.5 | +3.2 | +2.7 | 0 of 6 |
| Moreton Bay South | 225.7 | +3.4 | +3.6 | 0 of 6 |
| BundabergRegional centre | 220.0 | −2.3 | −1.9 | 4 of 6 |
| ToowoombaRegional centre | 220.6 | −1.7 | −0.9 | 4 of 6 |
| Hervey BayRegional centre | 220.7 | −1.6 | −1.1 | 4 of 6 |
| Gold CoastRegional centre | 221.4 | −0.9 | −1.8 | 6 of 6 |
| CairnsRegional centre | 222.8 | +0.5 | +1.4 | 1 of 6 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional centre | 223.3 | +1.0 | +0.7 | 2 of 6 |
| TownsvilleRegional centre | 224.5 | +2.2 | +2.6 | 1 of 6 |
| MackayRegional centre | 225.2 | +2.9 | +4.3 | 1 of 6 |
| RockhamptonRegional centre | 230.3 | +8.0 | +5.3 | 1 of 6 |
Cents a litre; negative is cheaper than Brisbane. The areas are Brisbane’s ABS SA4 areas and the regional centres of 50,000 people or more.
Cheapest and dearest in each area, U91
Purga (rural) was the cheapest place outside a town in Ipswich for U91 at 211.4 c/L and Boonah the dearest at 231.6 c/L. Beaudesert was the cheapest town in Logan–Beaudesert for U91 at 216.2 c/L and Greenbank the dearest at 232.7 c/L. Kilcoy was the cheapest town in Moreton Bay North for U91 at 222.7 c/L and Sandstone Point – Ningi the dearest at 224.9 c/L. Of the suburbs and towns we ranked, the widest spread was in Darling Downs – Maranoa: Yarraman at 211.9 c/L to St George at 244.8 c/L, a gap of 32.9 c/L.
| Area | Cheapest suburb or town |
|---|---|
| Brisbane EastBrisbane area | Tingalpa209.7 c/L |
| Brisbane Inner CityBrisbane area | East Brisbane216.9 c/L |
| Brisbane NorthBrisbane area | Deagon215.9 c/L |
| Brisbane SouthBrisbane area | Cannon Hill208.1 c/L |
| Brisbane WestBrisbane area | Riverhills222.8 c/L |
| IpswichBrisbane area | Bellbird Park210.5 c/L |
| Logan–BeaudesertBrisbane area | Kingston213.2 c/L |
| Moreton Bay NorthBrisbane area | Deception Bay218.0 c/L |
| Moreton Bay SouthBrisbane area | Mango Hill221.0 c/L |
| Cairns | Woree216.6 c/L |
| Central Queensland | South Gladstone221.2 c/L |
| Darling Downs – Maranoa | Yarraman211.9 c/L |
| Gold Coast | Biggera Waters214.0 c/L |
| Mackay–Isaac–Whitsunday | Rural View220.4 c/L |
| Outback Queensland | Charleville231.5 c/L |
| Sunshine Coast | Noosaville218.9 c/L |
| Toowoomba | Harlaxton213.0 c/L |
| Townsville | Rollingstone215.0 c/L |
| Wide Bay | Nanango214.2 c/L |
A suburb or town is the ABS locality a station sits in, ranked within its SA4 by the same rule as the towns.
The year so far: since our records began on 13 April 2026
Since our records began on 13 April 2026, U91 has averaged 194.0 c/L across Queensland and 190.5 c/L in Brisbane; Yarraman has been the cheapest town at 178.9 c/L, and 27 of the 133 towns we ranked have averaged less than Brisbane.
| Fuel | Queensland | Brisbane | Rest of Queensland |
|---|---|---|---|
| U91 | 194.0 | 190.5 | 195.7 |
| Diesel | 239.1 | 234.9 | 240.1 |
27 of the 133 towns we ranked averaged less than Brisbane for U91.
Cheapest towns since our records began on 13 April 2026, U91
| Town | Average | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraman | 178.9 | −11.6 |
| Purga (rural) | 184.4 | −6.1 |
| Withcott | 186.5 | −4.0 |
| Fernvale | 186.6 | −3.9 |
| Gatton (rural) | 186.7 | −3.8 |
| Nanango | 186.7 | −3.8 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 186.9 | −3.6 |
| Laidley | 187.7 | −2.8 |
| Roma (rural) | 188.2 | −2.3 |
| Aratula | 188.3 | −2.2 |
Dearest towns since our records began on 13 April 2026, U91
| Town | Average | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Weipa | 253.7 | +63.2 |
| Quilpie | 231.5 | +41.0 |
| Winton | 229.8 | +39.3 |
| Longreach | 229.7 | +39.2 |
| Cloncurry | 229.5 | +39.0 |
| Injune | 223.3 | +32.8 |
| Cunnamulla | 222.9 | +32.4 |
| Barcaldine | 222.8 | +32.3 |
| Moranbah (rural) | 219.6 | +29.1 |
| Moranbah | 219.4 | +28.9 |
The day of the week to buy U91
Since our records began on 13 April 2026, Tuesday has been the cheapest day to buy U91 in Brisbane and Thursday the dearest, 0.2 c/L apart on average. Since our records began on 13 April 2026, Tuesday has been the cheapest day to buy U91 on the Gold Coast and Wednesday the dearest, 3.6 c/L apart on average. Since our records began on 13 April 2026, Tuesday has been the cheapest day to buy U91 in Emerald and Monday the dearest, 1.0 c/L apart on average.
| Place | Cheapest / dearest, month |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | — |
| CairnsRegional centre | — |
| Gold CoastRegional centre | — |
| Sunshine CoastRegional centre | — |
| ToowoombaRegional centre | — |
| TownsvilleRegional centre | — |
| BundabergRegional centre | — |
| Hervey BayRegional centre | — |
| MackayRegional centre | — |
| RockhamptonRegional centre | — |
Each day’s average against the seven days centred on it, averaged by weekday, so a steady rise or fall does not favour one end of the week. A place needs four of each weekday with prices from five stations or more; a month usually shows the year so far only.
What a 60-litre tank of U91 saved
Filling a 60-litre tank with U91 in Purga (rural) rather than Weipa saved $37.26 on average in September 2026. In Purga (rural) the same tank cost $6.54 less than in Brisbane. At Pearl Energy Cannon Hill in Cannon Hill, the cheapest station we ranked, it cost $11.22 less than at the state average.
| Comparison | Cheaper | Dearer | A tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest and dearest town | Purga (rural)211.4 c/L | Weipa273.5 c/L | $37.26 |
| Cheapest and dearest regional centre | Dalby218.6 c/L | Mount Isa243.8 c/L | $15.12 |
| Cheapest town and Brisbane | Purga (rural)211.4 c/L | Brisbane222.3 c/L | $6.54 |
| Cheapest station and the state average | Pearl Energy Cannon Hill206.2 c/L | Queensland224.9 c/L | $11.22 |
Towns that moved most on August 2026, U91
Atherton rose most on August 2026, up 29.1 c/L to 245.4 c/L, and no town we ranked fell.
| Town | Month | Change |
|---|---|---|
| AthertonRose | 245.4 | +29.1 |
| MoranbahRose | 247.5 | +26.1 |
| Moranbah (rural)Rose | 247.9 | +26.1 |
| Calen (rural)Rose | 234.6 | +25.2 |
| Charlton (rural)Rose | 226.0 | +25.2 |
Independents and the major brands, U91
Independent service stations averaged 223.5 c/L for U91 and the major brands 225.4 c/L, 1.9 c/L less at the independents; in Brisbane the gap was 7.4 c/L. Of the brands with five stations or more, U-Go averaged least at 213.9 c/L and Puma most at 238.3 c/L.
| Where | Major brands | Independents | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 225.4 | 223.5 | −1.9 |
| Brisbane | 223.5 | 216.1 | −7.4 |
| U-GoIndependent | — | 213.9 | — |
| AtlasIndependent | — | 214.0 | — |
| Pearl EnergyIndependent | — | 214.6 | — |
| Pacific PetroleumIndependent | — | 216.8 | — |
| MetroIndependent | — | 217.1 | — |
| LibertyIndependent | — | 218.1 | — |
| SoloIndependent | — | 219.1 | — |
| Freedom FuelsIndependent | — | 220.4 | — |
The major brands are 7-Eleven, Ampol, BP, Caltex, EG, Mobil, On The Run (OTR), Reddy Express, Shell and United; every other brand, and a station without one, is independent. Stations with a price on a quarter of the days; a brand is listed with five or more.
Cheapest service stations, U91
Pearl Energy Cannon Hill in Cannon Hill was the cheapest service station we ranked for U91 at 206.2 c/L, and Badu Express in Badu Island the dearest at 322.5 c/L.
| Station | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Energy Cannon HillPearl Energy | Cannon Hill | 206.2 |
| Shell TingalpaShell | Tingalpa | 207.0 |
| EG Ampol TingalpaAmpol | Tingalpa | 207.1 |
| 24Xpress Marsden Park24Xpress | Waterford West | 207.6 |
| EG Ampol Cannon HillAmpol | Cannon Hill | 207.8 |
| 7-Eleven Tingalpa7-Eleven | Tingalpa | 208.0 |
| Ampol Foodary Waterford WestAmpol | Waterford West | 208.0 |
| Liberty WarraLiberty | Warra | 208.8 |
| Liberty Bellbird ParkLiberty | Bellbird Park | 208.9 |
| Liberty YamantoLiberty | Purga | 209.4 |
Dearest service stations, U91
| Station | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Badu ExpressIndependent | Badu Island | 322.5 |
| Explorer RestLowes | Thargomindah | 304.1 |
| Mapoon Aboriginal Shire CouncilIndependent | Mapoon | 296.8 |
| 5 Star MacLeay IslandIndependent | Macleay Island | 291.2 |
| Boulia RoadhouseIndependent | Boulia | 287.4 |
| Weipa ServicentreShell | Rocky Point | 273.5 |
| Weipa ServicentreShell | Evans Landing | 273.5 |
| Browns SlipwayUnited | Mooloolaba | 270.9 |
| Russell Island General StoreIndependent | Russell Island | 270.7 |
| Salty Seas CaféIndependent | Woodgate | 267.7 |
Diesel against U91
Diesel cost 49.5 c/L more than U91 in Brisbane, against 45.4 c/L on August 2026. Among the towns, the gap was narrowest in Winton at 28.3 c/L and widest in Roma (rural) at 53.9 c/L.
| Where | Diesel less U91 |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 49.5 |
| Queensland | 47.1 |
| Rest of Queensland | 45.9 |
| WintonNarrowest gap | 28.3 |
| CloncurryNarrowest gap | 29.1 |
| WeipaNarrowest gap | 30.3 |
| LongreachNarrowest gap | 30.4 |
| CunnamullaNarrowest gap | 31.4 |
| Roma (rural)Widest gap | 53.9 |
| RomaWidest gap | 53.9 |
| Purga (rural)Widest gap | 53.1 |
| InglewoodWidest gap | 53.1 |
| CharlevilleWidest gap | 51.8 |
Crude oil and the dollar
Brent crude averaged US$114.2 a barrel in September 2026, against US$85.4 in June 2026.
| Period | Brent, US$ a barrel | US$ per A$ | Brent, A$ c/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 114.2 | 0.7115 | 101.4 |
| August 2026 | 91.1 | 0.7103 | 80.7 |
| July 2026 | 83.8 | 0.6971 | 76.2 |
| June 2026 | 85.4 | 0.7025 | 76.6 |
Brent: Europe Brent spot price FOB (US Energy Information Administration). Exchange rate: the Federal Reserve’s noon buying rate in New York. Both via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, averaged over the days each is published; the Australian-dollar figures use each day’s rate. A litre is a barrel divided by 158.987. We use these free benchmarks because the refined-petrol and diesel benchmarks Australian wholesale prices follow (Singapore) are sold by subscription.
Data quality, method and sources
We counted 1,736 distinct stations with eligible input prices, including carried prices, over 170,952 station–fuel–days across published fuels. Our price records begin on 13 April 2026.
| Coverage | Figure |
|---|---|
| Service stations listed | 1,776 |
| Stations with an eligible input price | 1,736 |
| Station–fuel–days counted (published fuels) | 170,952 |
| Days covered | 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| Station-price records used here begin | 13 April 2026 |
| Towns ranked for U91225 left out: too few steady stations | 132 |
Coverage by fuel and period
| Fuel and period | Distinct stations | Station–fuel–days | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| U91, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,557 | 45,897 | 30 |
| U91, August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026 | 1,557 | 47,804 | 31 |
| E10, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 986 | 29,287 | 30 |
| E10, August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026 | 984 | 30,294 | 31 |
| DSL, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,012 | 29,857 | 30 |
| DSL, August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026 | 1,013 | 30,764 | 31 |
| P95, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 917 | 26,961 | 30 |
| P95, August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026 | 917 | 27,983 | 31 |
| P98, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,289 | 38,025 | 30 |
| P98, August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026 | 1,285 | 39,470 | 31 |
| LPG, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 49 | 925 | 30 |
| LPG, August 20261 to 31 Aug 2026 | 45 | 838 | 31 |
The listed count is the inventory used at build time, not a historical census of every operating station. One station selling two fuels on one day contributes two station–fuel–days. Fuel-specific counts must not be added to obtain a distinct station total. Distinct stations contributing eligible prices for this fuel and period. Calendar days describe the window, not new observations.
About this edition
How we worked out these figures, and our sources · What this edition can establish
How we worked out these figures, and our sources
What the average measures
Reported station-day prices, not purchases. Each station counts once per day with an eligible price; stations with more covered days contribute more. The mean is not weighted by litres sold and does not measure what the average driver paid.
Which history this uses
This report's station-price records begin on 13 April 2026. The separately published daily city-average series can begin earlier and use different boundaries and carry rules. Compare figures within the same series.
Coverage and carry
Brisbane uses its ABS urban area. An eligible price can be carried forward for up to 30 days. A covered day can therefore contain an earlier reported price. Station-days are observations, not distinct stations. The report does not quantify the share of carried prices or all excluded reports.
Wholesale spreads
Retail less terminal gate price is a gross indicative spread, not profit. It also covers transport, site and operating costs. Brent is a crude-oil benchmark, not a refined petrol or diesel price.
How we average
Each day, every service station counts once at its latest price as of the end of that day. A price is carried forward for at most 30 days, and the average is taken over every station-day in the period, so a station that reported all period counts more than one that reported for a week.
Towns and areas
Brisbane is its ABS urban area, split into ABS SA4 areas. Outside it, a town is the locality a station sits in; a station in another large city counts in that city as one place.
Which prices count
Prices held for checking, prices a station reported as unavailable and implausible prices are left out. A station’s next report ends its previous price.
Coverage
1,736 stations had an eligible input price in the period, including carried prices.
Wholesale, margins and the cost of a litre
The terminal gate price is AIP’s weekday price at the Brisbane terminal; AIP publishes the capital-city terminals only. Weekday prices are carried over weekends, and a period’s price is the mean of its calendar days. The margin is the retail average less the terminal gate price. In the cost of a litre, crude oil is Brent in Australian dollars, wholesale is the terminal gate price without GST and excise less crude oil, excise is the ATO rate averaged over the days, GST is one eleventh of the retail price, and the retail difference is the rest.
Sources
FuelRadar: station-day averages, areas and the price cycle, from the prices service stations report to their state’s price service. Australian Institute of Petroleum: terminal gate prices. US Energy Information Administration, via FRED: Brent crude. Federal Reserve, via FRED: the exchange rate. Australian Taxation Office: excise rates. Australian Bureau of Statistics: the urban area, SA4 and locality boundaries.
About these prices
These are averages over the whole period, not today’s prices. Check the station price and its update time before you fill.
What this edition can establish
Not recorded
Carried retail price counts and excluded raw report counts were not retained; their shares are unavailable. The number of stations selling each fuel and litres sold are not recorded, so fuel-market and sales coverage percentages are unavailable.
Saved edition
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In short
Brisbane reported prices averaged 222.3 c/L for U91 in September 2026, up 20.1 c/L on August 2026. Beaudesert was the cheapest town in Logan–Beaudesert for U91 in September 2026 at 216.2 c/L, 6.1 c/L below Brisbane.
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Source: FuelRadar Australia, Queensland fuel prices, September 2026, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/qld/2026-09
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