Queensland fuel prices, September quarter 2026
Prices from 1 July to 30 September 2026Updated
Queensland U91 average
203.1c/L+20.0 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026
- Brisbane U91
- 200.0c/L
- Rest of Queensland U91
- 204.6c/L
- Diesel average
- 242.9c/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.
Comparison period: 13 April 2026 to 30 June 2026. This covers part of the calendar period. The change compares the available days, not two full calendar periods. Station coverage can also change.
Report highlights
Quote these with the credit: Source: FuelRadar Australia, Queensland fuel prices, September quarter 2026, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/qld/2026-q3
Brisbane reported prices averaged 200.0 c/L for U91 in the September quarter 2026, up 20.7 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026.
Beaudesert was the cheapest town in Logan–Beaudesert for U91 in the September quarter 2026 at 194.3 c/L, 5.7 c/L below Brisbane.
The Gold Coast averaged 199.0 c/L for U91 in the September quarter 2026, 1.0 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 6 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026.
In the September quarter 2026, the day of the week made little difference to U91 prices in Brisbane: the cheapest and dearest days were 0.8 c/L apart on average.
In the September quarter 2026, Tuesday was the cheapest day to buy U91 on the Gold Coast and Wednesday the dearest, 6.9 c/L apart on average: $4.14 on a 60-litre tank.
Filling a 60-litre tank with U91 in Yarraman rather than in Weipa saved $38.10 on average in the September quarter 2026.
Independent service stations in Queensland averaged 1.4 c/L less than the major brands for U91 in the September quarter 2026, and 6.9 c/L less in Brisbane.
Diesel cost 41.2 c/L more than U91 in Brisbane in the September quarter 2026, down from 48.1 c/L in the partial June quarter 2026.
Key points
Written from FuelRadar’s figures for this period and checked against them.
In Brisbane, prices followed wholesale costs and excise rather than a regular price cycle.
Wholesale unleaded prices at the Brisbane terminal averaged 194.2 c/L, up 22.5 c/L on the June quarter 2026.
This made wholesale unleaded the highest on record since AIP's series began in March quarter 2004 (nominal prices).
Brisbane U91 hit 238.1 c/L on 24 September 2026, a record high since our records began on 13 April 2026.
Brisbane was fifth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for U91, while Adelaide was the cheapest of the 8 capital cities at 197.5 c/L.
Yarraman was the cheapest town in Queensland for U91, averaging 191.6 c/L.
Weipa was the dearest town for U91, averaging 255.1 c/L.
Hervey Bay was the cheapest of the 25 ranked regional centres for U91, averaging 197.3 c/L.
Drivers paid an average of 17 c/L more than U91 for P95 and 25.3 c/L more for P98.
Since the financial year began on 1 July 2026, Brisbane U91 rose 78.2 c/L to end the quarter at 235.9 c/L.
Wholesale diesel at the Brisbane terminal averaged 231.9 c/L, up 23.4 c/L.
Regional Queensland averaged 243.3 c/L for diesel, 2.1 c/L more than Brisbane.
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Every fuel in Queensland
In the September quarter 2026, U91 averaged 200.0 c/L in Brisbane, up 20.7 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026 (from 13 April, when this station-price series starts). Across Queensland, U91 averaged 203.1 c/L, up 20.0 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026. Brisbane reported prices averaged 241.2 c/L for diesel in the September quarter 2026, up 13.8 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026. Across Queensland, diesel averaged 242.9 c/L, up 8.4 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026. The other fuels averaged E10 198.3 c/L, P95 218.3 c/L, P98 226.7 c/L and LPG 117.6 c/L.
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Cents a litre. Change is on the partial June quarter 2026, which starts when our full price history does. 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 | 203.1 | 200.0 | 204.6 |
| Diesel | 242.9 | 241.2 | 243.3 |
| E10 | 198.3 | 197.8 | 198.7 |
| Premium 95 | 218.3 | 217.0 | 219.1 |
| Premium 98 | 226.7 | 225.3 | 227.6 |
| LPG | 117.6 | 113.2 | 122.7 |
What makes up a litre in Brisbane
Of the 200.0 c/L U91 average in Brisbane, crude oil was 86.0 c/L, wholesale 42.9 c/L, excise 47.6 c/L, GST 18.2 c/L and the retail difference 5.3 c/L. Of the 241.2 c/L diesel average in Brisbane, crude oil was 86.0 c/L, wholesale 77.2 c/L, excise 47.6 c/L, GST 21.9 c/L and the retail difference 8.5 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 (3 rows)
| Period | Crude oil (Brent, A$) | Wholesale: refining, shipping, terminal | Excise | GST | Retail difference | Retail price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September quarter 2026 | 86.0 | 42.9 | 47.6 | 18.2 | 5.3 | 200.0 |
| June quarter 2026 (part) | 88.8 | 46.7 | 20.6 | 16.3 | 6.9 | 179.3 |
| 2025 averageWholesale side only | 67.5 | 29.5 | 51.1 | — | — | — |
Month by month, U91
Brisbane's daily U91 average went from 157.7 c/L on 1 July to 235.9 c/L on 30 September, and diesel from 180.2 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. Brisbane's U91 average was 176.4 c/L in July, 202.2 c/L in August and 222.3 c/L in September. Brisbane's diesel average was 205.2 c/L in July, 247.6 c/L in August and 271.8 c/L in September.
| Area | Quarter |
|---|---|
| Queensland | 203.1 |
| Brisbane | 200.0 |
| Rest of Queensland | 204.6 |
| Brisbane SouthArea | 197.1 |
| Logan–BeaudesertArea | 198.5 |
| IpswichArea | 199.9 |
| Brisbane EastArea | 200.1 |
| Brisbane NorthArea | 200.1 |
| Brisbane Inner CityArea | 201.2 |
| Brisbane WestArea | 202.9 |
| Moreton Bay NorthArea | 203.1 |
| Moreton Bay SouthArea | 203.2 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 199.0 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 199.0 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 200.6 |
| CairnsRegional city | 202.3 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 202.6 |
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 quarter.
Month by month, diesel
Show diesel month by month
| Area | Quarter |
|---|---|
| Queensland | 242.9 |
| Brisbane | 241.2 |
| Rest of Queensland | 243.3 |
| Brisbane SouthArea | 238.7 |
| Logan–BeaudesertArea | 239.9 |
| Brisbane Inner CityArea | 240.3 |
| IpswichArea | 241.6 |
| Brisbane WestArea | 241.9 |
| Brisbane NorthArea | 242.4 |
| Moreton Bay NorthArea | 242.5 |
| Brisbane EastArea | 243.5 |
| Moreton Bay SouthArea | 243.6 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 236.8 |
| CairnsRegional city | 239.6 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 240.8 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 241.5 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 243.1 |
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 quarter.
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 quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026; 26 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 92 / 92 | 200.0 | 194.2 | 5.8 |
| June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026; 22 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 79 / 79 | 180.1 | 171.7 | 8.3 |
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 quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026; 26 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 92 / 92 | 241.2 | 231.9 | 9.4 |
| June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026; 22 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 79 / 79 | 229.2 | 208.5 | 20.7 |
Worked out the same way as the table above.
Market trends this year
The Brisbane terminal gate price averaged 194.2 c/L for unleaded and 231.9 c/L for diesel, up 22.5 c/L and up 23.4 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026. Brent crude averaged US$96.3 a barrel, or 86.0 c/L in Australian dollars, with the Australian dollar at an average of 70.62 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
Brisbane averaged 200.0 c/L for U91 and the rest of Queensland 204.6 c/L, so reported prices in the rest of Queensland averaged 4.6 c/L more than Brisbane. Brisbane averaged 241.2 c/L for diesel and the rest of Queensland 243.3 c/L, so reported prices in the rest of Queensland averaged 2.1 c/L more than Brisbane.
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Daily averages (92 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 |
| 31 Aug | 201.3 | 208.4 |
| 30 Aug | 201.6 | 208.6 |
| 29 Aug | 201.3 | 208.6 |
| 28 Aug | 201.5 | 208.6 |
| 27 Aug | 201.7 | 209.3 |
| 26 Aug | 202.2 | 209.3 |
| 25 Aug | 202.1 | 208.3 |
| 24 Aug | 201.9 | 208.2 |
| 23 Aug | 201.6 | 207.8 |
| 22 Aug | 200.9 | 207.5 |
| 21 Aug | 200.4 | 207.0 |
| 20 Aug | 199.8 | 206.9 |
| 19 Aug | 199.1 | 206.6 |
| 18 Aug | 199.0 | 205.3 |
| 17 Aug | 198.8 | 205.1 |
| 16 Aug | 199.0 | 205.1 |
| 15 Aug | 198.8 | 205.1 |
| 14 Aug | 198.7 | 204.8 |
| 13 Aug | 199.9 | 205.7 |
| 12 Aug | 201.5 | 206.9 |
| 11 Aug | 203.6 | 206.8 |
| 10 Aug | 206.1 | 208.8 |
| 9 Aug | 208.8 | 210.7 |
| 8 Aug | 209.0 | 210.8 |
| 7 Aug | 209.4 | 210.9 |
| 6 Aug | 210.4 | 211.1 |
| 5 Aug | 208.0 | 209.7 |
| 4 Aug | 205.3 | 206.5 |
| 3 Aug | 201.7 | 204.0 |
| 2 Aug | 197.1 | 198.8 |
| 1 Aug | 196.8 | 198.2 |
| 31 July | 196.0 | 197.8 |
| 30 July | 195.4 | 197.3 |
| 29 July | 195.0 | 196.7 |
| 28 July | 193.5 | 194.8 |
| 27 July | 190.4 | 192.9 |
| 26 July | 187.8 | 190.5 |
| 25 July | 186.3 | 189.4 |
| 24 July | 185.1 | 188.4 |
| 23 July | 182.8 | 186.7 |
| 22 July | 180.1 | 185.0 |
| 21 July | 180.0 | 181.9 |
| 20 July | 178.4 | 181.1 |
| 19 July | 177.6 | 180.4 |
| 18 July | 176.7 | 179.8 |
| 17 July | 175.9 | 179.2 |
| 16 July | 173.8 | 178.2 |
| 15 July | 172.2 | 177.4 |
| 14 July | 171.2 | 174.5 |
| 13 July | 171.1 | 175.0 |
| 12 July | 170.5 | 175.0 |
| 11 July | 170.3 | 174.9 |
| 10 July | 170.2 | 174.9 |
| 9 July | 170.5 | 175.2 |
| 8 July | 169.0 | 175.2 |
| 7 July | 168.5 | 175.0 |
| 6 July | 167.7 | 175.0 |
| 5 July | 166.4 | 174.7 |
| 4 July | 166.1 | 174.7 |
| 3 July | 162.6 | 173.0 |
| 2 July | 159.7 | 171.1 |
| 1 July | 157.7 | 169.3 |
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 on petrol and diesel changed from 20.6 c/L to 36.6 c/L on 1 July 2026 and from 36.6 c/L to 53.7 c/L on 3 August 2026. Over the period it averaged 47.6 c/L a litre, before GST.
| Petrol and diesel excise | Rate (c/L, before GST) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| In force on 1 July 2026 | 36.6 | — |
| From 1 July 2026Partial restoration; still a temporarily reduced rate, 1 July to 2 August 2026 | 36.6 | +16.0 |
| From 3 August 2026Full rate restored, indexed by the CPI factor of 1.020 | 53.7 | +17.1 |
| Average over the days of 1 July to 30 September 2026 | 47.57 | — |
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 fifth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for U91; Adelaide was the cheapest at 197.5 c/L and Canberra the dearest at 206.5 c/L. Brisbane ranked fifth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for diesel; Adelaide was the cheapest at 233.9 c/L and Canberra the dearest at 248.2 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 197.1 c/L and Moreton Bay South the dearest at 203.2 c/L, a spread of 6.1 c/L.
- Brisbane South197.1 (lowest)
- Logan–Beaudesert198.5
- Ipswich199.9
- Brisbane East200.1
- Brisbane North200.1
- Brisbane Inner City201.2
- Brisbane West202.9
- Moreton Bay North203.1
- Moreton Bay South203.2
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 | 197.1 | 238.7 |
| Logan–Beaudesert | 198.5 | 239.9 |
| Ipswich | 199.9 | 241.6 |
| Brisbane East | 200.1 | 243.5 |
| Brisbane North | 200.1 | 242.4 |
| Brisbane Inner City | 201.2 | 240.3 |
| Brisbane West | 202.9 | 241.9 |
| Moreton Bay North | 203.1 | 242.5 |
| Moreton Bay South | 203.2 | 243.6 |
Regional towns cheaper than Brisbane, U91
| Town | Quarter | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraman | 191.6 | −8.4 |
| Purga (rural) | 192.1 | −7.9 |
| Fernvale | 193.4 | −6.6 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 193.7 | −6.3 |
| Nanango | 193.7 | −6.3 |
| Beaudesert | 194.3 | −5.7 |
| Gatton (rural) | 194.6 | −5.4 |
| Withcott | 194.6 | −5.4 |
| Inglewood | 195.6 | −4.4 |
| Roma (rural) | 195.8 | −4.2 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. Brisbane’s U91 average was 200.0 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
Yarraman was the cheapest town we ranked for U91 at 191.6 c/L, 8.4 c/L below Brisbane. At the other end, Weipa averaged 255.1 c/L, 55.1 c/L above Brisbane. 38 of the 132 towns we ranked averaged less than Brisbane for U91. Yarraman was the cheapest regional town for diesel at 227.3 c/L and Thargomindah the dearest at 291.9 c/L, a spread of 64.6 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; 226 smaller places were left out. A regional city such as Gold Coast 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 | Quarter | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraman | 191.6 | −8.4 |
| Purga (rural) | 192.1 | −7.9 |
| Fernvale | 193.4 | −6.6 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 193.7 | −6.3 |
| Nanango | 193.7 | −6.3 |
| Beaudesert | 194.3 | −5.7 |
| Gatton (rural) | 194.6 | −5.4 |
| Withcott | 194.6 | −5.4 |
| Inglewood | 195.6 | −4.4 |
| Roma (rural) | 195.8 | −4.2 |
| Laidley | 195.9 | −4.1 |
| Hatton Vale (rural) | 196.5 | −3.5 |
| Plainland | 196.9 | −3.1 |
| Aratula | 197.2 | −2.8 |
| Hervey Bay | 197.3 | −2.7 |
| Murgon | 197.4 | −2.6 |
| Warwick | 197.5 | −2.5 |
| Rollingstone (rural) | 197.6 | −2.4 |
| Gin Gin | 197.7 | −2.3 |
| Bundaberg | 197.9 | −2.1 |
| Texas | 198.1 | −1.9 |
| Kingaroy | 198.2 | −1.8 |
| Innisfail | 198.3 | −1.7 |
| Gatton | 198.4 | −1.6 |
| Maryborough | 198.4 | −1.6 |
| Gympie | 198.5 | −1.5 |
| Goomeri | 198.6 | −1.4 |
| Walkerston | 198.9 | −1.1 |
| Dalby | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Home Hill | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Tully | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Roma | 199.2 | −0.8 |
| Tiaro | 199.2 | −0.8 |
| Proserpine | 199.4 | −0.6 |
| Goondiwindi | 199.7 | −0.3 |
| Sarina | 199.7 | −0.3 |
| Airlie Beach – Cannonvale | 200.1 | +0.1 |
| Jimboomba | 200.5 | +0.5 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 200.6 | +0.6 |
| Kilcoy | 200.8 | +0.8 |
| Wondai | 201.1 | +1.1 |
| Cooroy | 201.3 | +1.3 |
| Maleny | 201.4 | +1.4 |
| Pittsworth | 201.5 | +1.5 |
| Gordonvale | 201.6 | +1.6 |
| Rainbow Beach | 201.6 | +1.6 |
| Oakey | 201.8 | +1.8 |
| Bongaree–Woorim | 201.9 | +1.9 |
| CairnsRegional city | 202.3 | +2.3 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 202.6 | +2.6 |
| Gladstone | 202.7 | +2.7 |
| Charlton (rural) | 202.8 | +2.8 |
| Logan Village | 202.8 | +2.8 |
| Lowood | 202.8 | +2.8 |
| Yarrabilba | 203.1 | +3.1 |
| Gayndah | 203.2 | +3.2 |
| Pomona | 203.2 | +3.2 |
| Stanthorpe | 203.2 | +3.2 |
| Glass House Mountains | 203.4 | +3.4 |
| Sandstone Point – Ningi | 203.7 | +3.7 |
| Toogoolawah | 203.7 | +3.7 |
| Cardwell | 204.0 | +4.0 |
| Highfields | 204.3 | +4.3 |
| Calliope | 204.5 | +4.5 |
| Childers | 204.5 | +4.5 |
| Biloela | 204.7 | +4.7 |
| Miles | 204.8 | +4.8 |
| Mackay | 205.0 | +5.0 |
| Ingham | 205.1 | +5.1 |
| Chinchilla | 205.6 | +5.6 |
| Nambour | 205.6 | +5.6 |
| North Maclean (rural) | 205.6 | +5.6 |
| Mount Garnet | 205.9 | +5.9 |
| Seaforth | 206.0 | +6.0 |
| Flagstone | 206.2 | +6.2 |
| Rockhampton | 206.2 | +6.2 |
| Ayr | 206.3 | +6.3 |
| Gracemere | 206.5 | +6.5 |
| Tamborine | 206.8 | +6.8 |
| Canungra | 206.9 | +6.9 |
| Mundubbera | 207.0 | +7.0 |
| Mossman | 207.4 | +7.4 |
| Malanda | 207.8 | +7.8 |
| Miriam Vale | 208.4 | +8.4 |
| Clermont (rural) | 208.5 | +8.5 |
| Greenbank | 208.5 | +8.5 |
| Boonah | 208.6 | +8.6 |
| Millmerran | 208.6 | +8.6 |
| Beerwah | 209.1 | +9.1 |
| Clermont | 209.9 | +9.9 |
| Port Douglas – Craiglie | 209.9 | +9.9 |
| Yeppoon | 210.1 | +10.1 |
| Ravenshoe | 210.6 | +10.6 |
| Calen (rural) | 210.8 | +10.8 |
| Mount Morgan | 211.2 | +11.2 |
| Charleville | 211.3 | +11.3 |
| Tolga | 211.4 | +11.4 |
| Mareeba (rural) | 211.8 | +11.8 |
| Bowen | 212.2 | +12.2 |
| Tara | 212.9 | +12.9 |
| Bowen (rural) | 213.2 | +13.2 |
| Dysart | 213.4 | +13.4 |
| Emu Park | 213.5 | +13.5 |
| Tannum Sands – Boyne Island | 213.7 | +13.7 |
| Mareeba | 214.0 | +14.0 |
| Blackwater | 214.2 | +14.2 |
| Dulacca (rural) | 214.2 | +14.2 |
| Charters Towers | 215.0 | +15.0 |
| Bargara – Innes Park | 215.2 | +15.2 |
| Hughenden | 215.5 | +15.5 |
| Atherton | 217.2 | +17.2 |
| Marlborough (rural) | 219.1 | +19.1 |
| Mitchell | 219.1 | +19.1 |
| Mount Isa | 219.5 | +19.5 |
| Injune | 220.1 | +20.1 |
| Emerald | 224.1 | +24.1 |
| Collinsville | 224.5 | +24.5 |
| Cooktown | 224.7 | +24.7 |
| Moranbah | 224.8 | +24.8 |
| Moranbah (rural) | 224.8 | +24.8 |
| St George | 224.9 | +24.9 |
| Marian | 225.0 | +25.0 |
| Lakeland (rural) | 226.1 | +26.1 |
| Cloncurry | 226.5 | +26.5 |
| Barcaldine | 226.7 | +26.7 |
| Longreach | 232.1 | +32.1 |
| Cunnamulla | 233.7 | +33.7 |
| Winton | 235.8 | +35.8 |
| Quilpie | 240.8 | +40.8 |
| Weipa | 255.1 | +55.1 |
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; 223 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 | Quarter | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Yarraman | 227.3 | −13.9 |
| Nanango | 227.5 | −13.7 |
| Roseneath (rural) | 228.1 | −13.1 |
| Goomboorian (rural) | 231.0 | −10.2 |
| Withcott | 231.7 | −9.5 |
| Goondiwindi (rural) | 233.1 | −8.1 |
| Wellcamp (rural) | 233.9 | −7.3 |
| Maryborough | 234.1 | −7.1 |
| Goomeri | 234.5 | −6.7 |
| Roma (rural) | 234.5 | −6.7 |
| Kingaroy | 234.9 | −6.3 |
| Laidley | 234.9 | −6.3 |
| Beaudesert | 235.0 | −6.2 |
| Texas | 235.2 | −6.0 |
| Purga (rural) | 235.3 | −5.9 |
| Rollingstone (rural) | 235.4 | −5.8 |
| Home Hill | 235.5 | −5.7 |
| Plainland | 235.5 | −5.7 |
| Aratula | 235.6 | −5.6 |
| Gatton | 236.0 | −5.2 |
| Hervey Bay | 236.4 | −4.8 |
| Warwick | 236.4 | −4.8 |
| Hatton Vale (rural) | 236.6 | −4.6 |
| Murgon | 236.7 | −4.5 |
| ToowoombaRegional city | 236.8 | −4.4 |
| Tully | 236.8 | −4.4 |
| Gympie | 236.9 | −4.3 |
| Lowood | 237.6 | −3.6 |
| Miles | 237.6 | −3.6 |
| Kilcoy | 237.7 | −3.5 |
| Airlie Beach – Cannonvale | 237.8 | −3.4 |
| Bundaberg | 237.9 | −3.3 |
| Cardwell | 238.1 | −3.1 |
| Pittsworth | 238.2 | −3.0 |
| Innisfail | 238.4 | −2.8 |
| Cecil Plains | 238.5 | −2.7 |
| Tiaro | 238.5 | −2.7 |
| Gayndah | 239.1 | −2.1 |
| Proserpine | 239.2 | −2.0 |
| Gordonvale | 239.4 | −1.8 |
| CairnsRegional city | 239.6 | −1.6 |
| Dalby | 239.6 | −1.6 |
| Bowen | 239.7 | −1.5 |
| Dulacca (rural) | 239.8 | −1.4 |
| Goondiwindi | 240.0 | −1.2 |
| Biloela | 240.2 | −1.0 |
| Highfields | 240.2 | −1.0 |
| TownsvilleRegional city | 240.8 | −0.4 |
| Calliope | 241.0 | −0.2 |
| Glass House Mountains | 241.1 | −0.1 |
| Mackay | 241.3 | +0.1 |
| Gold CoastRegional city | 241.5 | +0.3 |
| Inglewood | 241.7 | +0.5 |
| Gladstone | 241.8 | +0.6 |
| Richmond | 241.9 | +0.7 |
| Gin Gin | 242.0 | +0.8 |
| Rockhampton | 242.1 | +0.9 |
| Roma | 242.3 | +1.1 |
| Tara | 242.4 | +1.2 |
| Ingham | 242.6 | +1.4 |
| Sarina | 242.6 | +1.4 |
| Miriam Vale | 243.0 | +1.8 |
| Mount Garnet | 243.0 | +1.8 |
| Malanda | 243.1 | +1.9 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional city | 243.1 | +1.9 |
| Bowen (rural) | 243.2 | +2.0 |
| Charters Towers | 243.3 | +2.1 |
| Nambour | 243.3 | +2.1 |
| Yeppoon | 243.7 | +2.5 |
| Gracemere | 243.9 | +2.7 |
| Ayr | 244.2 | +3.0 |
| Clermont (rural) | 244.3 | +3.1 |
| Pomona | 244.3 | +3.1 |
| Tannum Sands – Boyne Island | 244.3 | +3.1 |
| Mareeba | 244.4 | +3.2 |
| Blackwater | 244.6 | +3.4 |
| Moonie (rural) | 244.6 | +3.4 |
| Logan Village | 244.7 | +3.5 |
| Millmerran | 244.7 | +3.5 |
| Chinchilla | 244.8 | +3.6 |
| Dysart | 245.0 | +3.8 |
| Charlton (rural) | 245.1 | +3.9 |
| Emerald | 246.0 | +4.8 |
| Mareeba (rural) | 246.0 | +4.8 |
| North Maclean (rural) | 246.1 | +4.9 |
| Ravenshoe | 246.2 | +5.0 |
| Mount Morgan | 246.6 | +5.4 |
| Calen (rural) | 246.8 | +5.6 |
| Mount Isa | 247.0 | +5.8 |
| The Gums (rural) | 248.0 | +6.8 |
| Springsure | 248.2 | +7.0 |
| Mossman | 248.9 | +7.7 |
| Port Douglas – Craiglie | 248.9 | +7.7 |
| Tolga | 248.9 | +7.7 |
| Banana (rural) | 249.0 | +7.8 |
| Cloncurry | 249.2 | +8.0 |
| Hughenden | 249.8 | +8.6 |
| Barcaldine (rural) | 250.5 | +9.3 |
| Capella | 251.8 | +10.6 |
| Moranbah | 252.1 | +10.9 |
| Georgetown | 252.3 | +11.1 |
| Moranbah (rural) | 253.7 | +12.5 |
| Tambo | 253.8 | +12.6 |
| Longreach | 254.1 | +12.9 |
| Dirranbandi | 254.3 | +13.1 |
| Julia Creek | 254.4 | +13.2 |
| Collinsville | 254.6 | +13.4 |
| Mitchell | 254.6 | +13.4 |
| Wandoan | 255.9 | +14.7 |
| Blackall | 256.0 | +14.8 |
| Charleville | 257.0 | +15.8 |
| St George | 257.4 | +16.2 |
| Winton | 257.4 | +16.2 |
| Barcaldine | 257.8 | +16.6 |
| Cunnamulla | 259.1 | +17.9 |
| Normanton | 259.5 | +18.3 |
| Isisford (rural) | 260.0 | +18.8 |
| Lakeland (rural) | 260.1 | +18.9 |
| Cooktown | 261.1 | +19.9 |
| Injune | 263.4 | +22.2 |
| Boulia | 264.2 | +23.0 |
| Quilpie | 264.2 | +23.0 |
| Weipa | 278.9 | +37.7 |
| Thargomindah | 291.9 | +50.7 |
Other fuels: cheapest and dearest towns
| Fuel | Cheapest town (c/L) | Dearest town (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| E10 | Yarraman 189.8 | Marian 222.9 |
| Premium 95 | Purga (rural) 207.1 | Winton 247.9 |
| Premium 98 | Yarraman 211.9 | Quilpie 264.3 |
| LPG | Gold Coast 114.6 | Sunshine Coast 119.9 |
Fewer stations sell these fuels, so fewer towns are ranked.
Regional centres, U91
Hervey Bay was the cheapest of the 25 regional centres we ranked for U91 at 197.3 c/L, and Emerald the dearest at 224.1 c/L. Nine of them averaged less than Brisbane.
| Centre | Quarter | Against Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay | 197.3 | −2.7 |
| Warwick | 197.5 | −2.5 |
| Bundaberg | 197.9 | −2.1 |
| Kingaroy | 198.2 | −1.8 |
| Maryborough | 198.4 | −1.6 |
| Gympie | 198.5 | −1.5 |
| Dalby | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Gold Coast | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Toowoomba | 199.0 | −1.0 |
| Airlie Beach – Cannonvale | 200.1 | +0.1 |
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 197.1 c/L for U91, 2.9 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 6 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026. Logan–Beaudesert averaged 198.5 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 199.9 c/L for U91, 0.1 c/L below Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 1 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026. Brisbane East averaged 200.1 c/L for U91, 0.1 c/L above Brisbane, and was cheaper than Brisbane in 2 of 6 months since our records began on 13 April 2026.
| Area | Quarter | Against Brisbane | Year so far | Months cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane South | 197.1 | −2.9 | −3.2 | 6 of 6 |
| Logan–Beaudesert | 198.5 | −1.5 | −1.1 | 4 of 6 |
| Ipswich | 199.9 | −0.1 | +0.4 | 1 of 6 |
| Brisbane East | 200.1 | +0.1 | +0.2 | 2 of 6 |
| Brisbane North | 200.1 | +0.1 | −0.7 | 4 of 6 |
| Brisbane Inner City | 201.2 | +1.2 | +0.5 | 4 of 6 |
| Brisbane West | 202.9 | +2.9 | +2.7 | 0 of 6 |
| Moreton Bay North | 203.1 | +3.1 | +3.4 | 0 of 6 |
| Moreton Bay South | 203.2 | +3.2 | +3.6 | 0 of 6 |
| Hervey BayRegional centre | 197.3 | −2.7 | −1.1 | 4 of 6 |
| BundabergRegional centre | 197.9 | −2.1 | −1.9 | 4 of 6 |
| Gold CoastRegional centre | 199.0 | −1.0 | −1.8 | 6 of 6 |
| ToowoombaRegional centre | 199.0 | −1.0 | −0.9 | 4 of 6 |
| Sunshine CoastRegional centre | 200.6 | +0.6 | +0.7 | 2 of 6 |
| CairnsRegional centre | 202.3 | +2.3 | +1.4 | 1 of 6 |
| TownsvilleRegional centre | 202.6 | +2.6 | +2.6 | 1 of 6 |
| MackayRegional centre | 205.0 | +5.0 | +4.3 | 1 of 6 |
| RockhamptonRegional centre | 206.2 | +6.2 | +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 192.1 c/L and Boonah the dearest at 208.6 c/L. Beaudesert was the cheapest town in Logan–Beaudesert for U91 at 194.3 c/L and Greenbank the dearest at 208.5 c/L. Kilcoy was the cheapest town in Moreton Bay North for U91 at 200.8 c/L and Sandstone Point – Ningi the dearest at 203.7 c/L. Of the suburbs and towns we ranked, the widest spread was in Darling Downs – Maranoa: Yarraman at 191.6 c/L to St George at 224.9 c/L, a gap of 33.3 c/L.
| Area | Cheapest suburb or town |
|---|---|
| Brisbane EastBrisbane area | Tingalpa194.5 c/L |
| Brisbane Inner CityBrisbane area | East Brisbane196.3 c/L |
| Brisbane NorthBrisbane area | Deagon194.9 c/L |
| Brisbane SouthBrisbane area | Willawong191.5 c/L |
| Brisbane WestBrisbane area | Graceville200.4 c/L |
| IpswichBrisbane area | Purga192.1 c/L |
| Logan–BeaudesertBrisbane area | Kingston191.8 c/L |
| Moreton Bay NorthBrisbane area | Deception Bay196.1 c/L |
| Moreton Bay SouthBrisbane area | Mango Hill199.9 c/L |
| Cairns | Woree195.9 c/L |
| Central Queensland | South Gladstone198.5 c/L |
| Darling Downs – Maranoa | Yarraman191.6 c/L |
| Gold Coast | Biggera Waters190.9 c/L |
| Mackay–Isaac–Whitsunday | Walkerston198.9 c/L |
| Outback Queensland | Charleville211.3 c/L |
| Sunshine Coast | Warana196.9 c/L |
| Toowoomba | Harlaxton192.1 c/L |
| Townsville | Rollingstone197.6 c/L |
| Wide Bay | Goomboorian193.7 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
In the September quarter 2026, Monday was the cheapest day to buy U91 in Brisbane and Thursday the dearest, 0.8 c/L apart on average; since our records began on 13 April 2026, Tuesday has been the cheapest. In the September quarter 2026, Tuesday was the cheapest day to buy U91 on the Gold Coast and Wednesday the dearest, 6.9 c/L apart on average; since our records began on 13 April 2026, Tuesday has been the cheapest. In the September quarter 2026, Monday was the cheapest day to buy U91 in Townsville and Thursday the dearest, 1.0 c/L apart on average; since our records began on 13 April 2026, Monday has been the cheapest. In the September quarter 2026, Sunday was the cheapest day to buy U91 in Bundaberg and Friday the dearest, 1.1 c/L apart on average; since our records began on 13 April 2026, Sunday has been the cheapest.
| Place | Cheapest / dearest, quarter |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | Monday / Thursday0.8 c/L apart |
| CairnsRegional centre | Sunday / Wednesday0.7 c/L apart |
| Gold CoastRegional centre | Tuesday / Wednesday6.9 c/L apart |
| Sunshine CoastRegional centre | Sunday / Friday0.6 c/L apart |
| ToowoombaRegional centre | Monday / Friday0.7 c/L apart |
| TownsvilleRegional centre | Monday / Thursday1.0 c/L apart |
| BundabergRegional centre | Sunday / Friday1.1 c/L apart |
| Hervey BayRegional centre | Tuesday / Friday0.6 c/L apart |
| MackayRegional centre | Sunday / Thursday0.8 c/L apart |
| RockhamptonRegional centre | Monday / Thursday0.7 c/L apart |
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 Yarraman rather than Weipa saved $38.10 on average in the September quarter 2026. In Yarraman the same tank cost $5.04 less than in Brisbane. At Ampol Kawana Waters Diesel Stop in Warana, the cheapest station we ranked, it cost $11.34 less than at the state average.
| Comparison | Cheaper | Dearer | A tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest and dearest town | Yarraman191.6 c/L | Weipa255.1 c/L | $38.10 |
| Cheapest and dearest regional centre | Hervey Bay197.3 c/L | Emerald224.1 c/L | $16.08 |
| Cheapest town and Brisbane | Yarraman191.6 c/L | Brisbane200.0 c/L | $5.04 |
| Cheapest station and the state average | Ampol Kawana Waters Diesel Stop184.2 c/L | Queensland203.1 c/L | $11.34 |
Towns that moved most on the partial June quarter 2026, U91
Emerald rose most on the partial June quarter 2026, up 34.7 c/L to 224.1 c/L, while Injune fell most, down 7.1 c/L to 220.1 c/L.
| Town | Quarter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| EmeraldRose | 224.1 | +34.7 |
| MareebaRose | 214.0 | +33.3 |
| BlackwaterRose | 214.2 | +31.8 |
| Mount IsaRose | 219.5 | +31.2 |
| Tannum Sands – Boyne IslandRose | 213.7 | +31.1 |
| InjuneFell | 220.1 | −7.1 |
| CloncurryFell | 226.5 | −6.5 |
| ClermontFell | 209.9 | −5.7 |
| Clermont (rural)Fell | 208.5 | −5.2 |
| DysartFell | 213.4 | −0.5 |
Independents and the major brands, U91
Independent service stations averaged 202.1 c/L for U91 and the major brands 203.5 c/L, 1.4 c/L less at the independents; in Brisbane the gap was 6.9 c/L. Of the brands with five stations or more, Atlas averaged least at 191.4 c/L and Puma most at 215.3 c/L.
| Where | Major brands | Independents | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 203.5 | 202.1 | −1.4 |
| Brisbane | 201.2 | 194.3 | −6.9 |
| AtlasIndependent | — | 191.4 | — |
| U-GoIndependent | — | 191.8 | — |
| Pearl EnergyIndependent | — | 193.8 | — |
| Pacific PetroleumIndependent | — | 195.0 | — |
| MetroIndependent | — | 195.3 | — |
| SoloIndependent | — | 196.4 | — |
| LibertyIndependent | — | 197.1 | — |
| Freedom FuelsIndependent | — | 197.7 | — |
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
Ampol Kawana Waters Diesel Stop in Warana was the cheapest service station we ranked for U91 at 184.2 c/L, and Badu Express in Badu Island the dearest at 316.9 c/L.
| Station | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Ampol Kawana Waters Diesel StopAmpol | Warana | 184.2 |
| EG Ampol SouthportAmpol | Southport | 187.0 |
| Mega Fuels RockleaIndependent | Rocklea | 187.9 |
| U-Go RockleaU-Go | Rocklea | 188.2 |
| Ampol Crystal Creek ServoAmpol | Coolbie | 188.6 |
| Liberty AnnerleyLiberty | Annerley | 188.7 |
| Shell TingalpaShell | Tingalpa | 188.8 |
| Liberty Acacia RidgeLiberty | Acacia Ridge | 189.0 |
| Pearl Energy MoorookaPearl Energy | Moorooka | 189.0 |
| Liberty BeaudesertLiberty | Beaudesert | 189.1 |
Dearest service stations, U91
| Station | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Badu ExpressIndependent | Badu Island | 316.9 |
| Boulia RoadhouseIndependent | Boulia | 284.0 |
| 5 Star MacLeay IslandIndependent | Macleay Island | 266.5 |
| Explorer RestLowes | Thargomindah | 264.3 |
| Weipa ServicentreShell | Rocky Point | 255.1 |
| Weipa ServicentreShell | Evans Landing | 255.1 |
| Russell Island General StoreIndependent | Russell Island | 252.5 |
| The Old Empire CaféIndependent | Quilpie | 251.9 |
| Caltex MiddlemountCaltex | Middlemount | 250.5 |
| Ampol GlendenAmpol | Glenden | 249.0 |
Diesel against U91
Diesel cost 41.2 c/L more than U91 in Brisbane, against 48.1 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026. Among the towns, the gap was narrowest in Winton at 21.6 c/L and widest in Inglewood at 46.1 c/L.
| Where | Diesel less U91 |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | 41.2 |
| Queensland | 39.8 |
| Rest of Queensland | 38.7 |
| WintonNarrowest gap | 21.6 |
| EmeraldNarrowest gap | 21.9 |
| LongreachNarrowest gap | 22.0 |
| CloncurryNarrowest gap | 22.7 |
| QuilpieNarrowest gap | 23.4 |
| InglewoodWidest gap | 46.1 |
| CharlevilleWidest gap | 45.7 |
| Gin GinWidest gap | 44.3 |
| InjuneWidest gap | 43.3 |
| Purga (rural)Widest gap | 43.2 |
Crude oil and the dollar
Brent crude averaged US$96.3 a barrel in the September quarter 2026, against US$63.7 in the December quarter 2025.
| Period | Brent, US$ a barrel | US$ per A$ | Brent, A$ c/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| September quarter 2026 | 96.3 | 0.7062 | 86.0 |
| June quarter 2026 | 102.6 | 0.7101 | 91.1 |
| March quarter 2026 | 80.7 | 0.6956 | 73.3 |
| December quarter 2025 | 63.7 | 0.6568 | 61.0 |
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 1,746 distinct stations with eligible input prices, including carried prices, over 524,819 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 | 1,746 |
| Station–fuel–days counted (published fuels) | 524,819 |
| Days covered | 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| Station-price records used here begin | 13 April 2026 |
| Towns ranked for U91226 left out: too few steady stations | 132 |
Coverage by fuel and period
| Fuel and period | Distinct stations | Station–fuel–days | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| U91, September quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,566 | 141,009 | 92 |
| U91, June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026 | 1,559 | 117,177 | 79 |
| E10, September quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026 | 991 | 89,852 | 92 |
| E10, June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026 | 981 | 74,837 | 79 |
| DSL, September quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,026 | 91,162 | 92 |
| DSL, June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026 | 1,004 | 76,067 | 79 |
| P95, September quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026 | 926 | 82,786 | 92 |
| P95, June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026 | 913 | 68,950 | 79 |
| P98, September quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,296 | 116,609 | 92 |
| P98, June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026 | 1,292 | 97,271 | 79 |
| LPG, September quarter 20261 Jul to 30 Sept 2026 | 73 | 3,401 | 92 |
| LPG, June quarter 202613 Apr to 30 Jun 2026 | 60 | 2,313 | 79 |
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
1,746 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.
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In short
Brisbane reported prices averaged 200.0 c/L for U91 in the September quarter 2026, up 20.7 c/L on the partial June quarter 2026. Beaudesert was the cheapest town in Logan–Beaudesert for U91 in the September quarter 2026 at 194.3 c/L, 5.7 c/L below Brisbane.
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Source: FuelRadar Australia, Queensland fuel prices, September quarter 2026, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/qld/2026-q3
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