Use the DSL average as a benchmark
Australian Capital Territory is averaging 237.7 c/L for DSL. Canberra is the lowest-priced major city in this view at 238.1 c/L. Symonston 2609 is one of the lower-priced suburbs at 236.2 c/L.
State fuel prices
Diesel from 232.9c/L in Australian Capital Territory 2026
Diesel in Australian Capital Territory from 232.9c/L, averaging 237.7c/L across 23 stations. Lowest reported average in Symonston (236.2c/L avg).
Australian Capital Territory average
237.7c
- Cheapest now
- 232.9 c/L
- Highest
- 240.9 c/L
- Stations
- 23
Market dataUpdated 1 day ago · FuelCheck ACT
Australian Capital TerritoryPeak phase
WAIT
Australian Capital Territory averages 237.7 c/L for Diesel.
Canberra is in the rising phase. Waiting could save about $19.32 on a 60L tank when prices reach the next trough.
State benchmark
Australian Capital Territory fuel price snapshot
- DSL state average
- 237.7 c/L
- Lowest recent report
- 232.9 c/L
- Cheapest major city
- Canberra · 238.1 c/L
- Cheapest suburb
- Symonston · 236.2 c/L
- Wholesale (TGP)
- 216.0 c/L
- Recent station reports
- 23 · 17 suburbs
- Data updated
- 28 July 2026
Fuel grades
Australian Capital Territory by fuel type
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Major cities
Diesel in major Australian Capital Territory cities
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Cheapest suburbs
Cheapest Diesel suburbs in Australian Capital Territory
The local areas pulling the DSL average down. Cheapest first, delta vs the Australian Capital Territory average.
Brand averages
Diesel brand averages in Australian Capital Territory
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89-day reported history
Diesel price trend in Australian Capital Territory
Use the chart for the movement and the expandable table for exact daily averages. A local average is context, not a guaranteed bowser price at every station.
- Latest update
- 28 July 2026, 10:00 am AEST
- Evidence base
- 47 daily observations
What the data says
Diesel fell by 6.4c/L, from 244.7 to 238.3c/L.
- Start
- 244.7c/L
- Latest
- 238.3c/L
- Net movement
- -6.4c/L
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The values used in the figure are listed below.
| Date | Average (c/L) | Change (c) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 244.7c/L | 0.0 |
| 1 May 2026 | 270.9c/L | +26.2 |
| 6 May 2026 | 265.9c/L | +21.2 |
| 7 May 2026 | 239.9c/L | -4.8 |
| 10 May 2026 | 262.9c/L | +18.2 |
| 13 May 2026 | 232.9c/L | -11.8 |
| 25 May 2026 | 227.9c/L | -16.8 |
| 29 May 2026 | 225.9c/L | -18.8 |
| 1 June 2026 | 215.9c/L | -28.8 |
| 2 June 2026 | 210.9c/L | -33.8 |
| 3 June 2026 | 221.9c/L | -22.8 |
| 4 June 2026 | 219.9c/L | -24.8 |
| 10 June 2026 | 205.9c/L | -38.8 |
| 12 June 2026 | 205.4c/L | -39.3 |
| 18 June 2026 | 201.1c/L | -43.6 |
| 19 June 2026 | 189.9c/L | -54.8 |
| 22 June 2026 | 189.9c/L | -54.8 |
| 23 June 2026 | 181.9c/L | -62.8 |
| 25 June 2026 | 198.9c/L | -45.8 |
| 26 June 2026 | 197.1c/L | -47.6 |
| 27 June 2026 | 185.9c/L | -58.8 |
| 28 June 2026 | 185.9c/L | -58.8 |
| 30 June 2026 | 189.9c/L | -54.8 |
| 1 July 2026 | 194.7c/L | -50.0 |
| 2 July 2026 | 199.8c/L | -44.9 |
| 3 July 2026 | 203.7c/L | -41.0 |
| 8 July 2026 | 197.9c/L | -46.8 |
| 9 July 2026 | 195.8c/L | -48.9 |
| 10 July 2026 | 193.4c/L | -51.3 |
| 11 July 2026 | 197.7c/L | -47.0 |
| 12 July 2026 | 197.8c/L | -46.9 |
| 13 July 2026 | 194.0c/L | -50.7 |
| 14 July 2026 | 202.6c/L | -42.1 |
| 15 July 2026 | 206.5c/L | -38.2 |
| 16 July 2026 | 212.3c/L | -32.4 |
| 17 July 2026 | 206.2c/L | -38.5 |
| 18 July 2026 | 211.7c/L | -33.0 |
| 19 July 2026 | 212.9c/L | -31.8 |
| 20 July 2026 | 216.3c/L | -28.4 |
| 21 July 2026 | 219.7c/L | -25.0 |
| 22 July 2026 | 223.3c/L | -21.4 |
| 23 July 2026 | 226.1c/L | -18.6 |
| 24 July 2026 | 228.0c/L | -16.7 |
| 25 July 2026 | 230.9c/L | -13.8 |
| 26 July 2026 | 232.9c/L | -11.8 |
| 27 July 2026 | 237.6c/L | -7.1 |
| 28 July 2026 | 238.3c/L | -6.4 |
Source: Diesel reported pump prices
Method: Daily observations use available reported station prices. Coverage and source update cadence can vary by date and area. Full methodology
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Price stability
How Australian Capital Territory fuel prices move
Statewide price volatility and which fuel grades are most widely available.
Price stability
Low
±2.49c std dev
Price spread
13.0c/L
cheapest to dearest
Variation
1%
coefficient of variation
| Fuel grade | Stations selling it |
|---|---|
| P98 | 73 |
| U91 | 67 |
| PDSL | 56 |
| E10 | 52 |
| P95 | 41 |
| DSL | 24 |
How to use this page
Reading Australian Capital Territory fuel prices
Australian Capital Territory is averaging 237.7 c/L for the DSL benchmark.
Use the state average for context, then check a recent station price on a route you already drive.
Check the update time before a detour
Check where your city sits in the price cycle before you fill up. Prices come from FuelCheck ACT; reporting times vary, so confirm the station update time before driving farther for a lower board price. Compare nearby stations on the map.
Data updated 28 July, 3:32 pm AEST. Source: FuelCheck ACT. Based on 23 stations. State averages are context; the station report time and pump price remain the final check.
Frequently asked
Australian Capital Territory fuel questions
The lowest reported Diesel in Australian Capital Territory is 232.9c/L, with the state averaging 237.7c/L across 23 stations. Check each station update time before making a detour.
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