When is the best day to buy petrol in Canberra?

Across Canberra, the better buying window depends on where the local price cycle sits, not a fixed weekday. Check whether prices are rising or easing, then compare nearby station prices and update times before a large fill.

How many stations have reported prices in Canberra?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 70 stations across Canberra, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Canberra?

Multiply the price difference by the litres you expect to buy, then compare that gross saving with the return distance, fuel used and time. A cheaper station already on your route needs less saving to make sense than a special trip across Canberra.

Canberra Premium 98 prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Premium 98 in Canberra

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 20.5c/L below the city average.

City avg 226.4

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	ME METRO PETROLEUM CRESTWOOD ACT Updated6m	205.9c/LSave $12.30 on 60L vs city avg	-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
2	ME Metro Petroleum Queanbeyan ACT Updated6m	205.9c/LSave $12.30 on 60L vs city avg	-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
3	MO Mobil Queanbeyan ACT Updated6m	205.9c/LSave $12.30 on 60L vs city avg	-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
4	PE PEARL ENERGY QUEANBEYAN ACT Updated6m	205.9c/LSave $12.30 on 60L vs city avg	-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
5	CO Costco Canberra Airport (Members Only) ACT Updated6m	206.7c/LSave $11.82 on 60L vs city avg	-19.7-19.7 cents below the city average
6	ME METRO PETROLEUM FYSHWICK ACT Updated6m	214.7c/LSave $7.02 on 60L vs city avg	-11.7-11.7 cents below the city average

1
ME
METRO PETROLEUM CRESTWOOD
ACT
Updated6m
205.9c/L
Save $12.30 on 60L vs city avg-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
2
ME
Metro Petroleum Queanbeyan
ACT
Updated6m
205.9c/L
Save $12.30 on 60L vs city avg-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
3
MO
Mobil Queanbeyan
ACT
Updated6m
205.9c/L
Save $12.30 on 60L vs city avg-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
4
PE
PEARL ENERGY QUEANBEYAN
ACT
Updated6m
205.9c/L
Save $12.30 on 60L vs city avg-20.5-20.5 cents below the city average
5
CO
Costco Canberra Airport (Members Only)
ACT
Updated6m
206.7c/L
Save $11.82 on 60L vs city avg-19.7-19.7 cents below the city average
6
ME
METRO PETROLEUM FYSHWICK
ACT
Updated6m
214.7c/L
Save $7.02 on 60L vs city avg-11.7-11.7 cents below the city average

Showing 6 of 12 stations.

Current reported range · Premium 98

Canberra price range today

Lowest, average and highest reported prices use the same fuel grade and area. Check a station’s report time before making a detour.

Lowest: 205.9 c/L
Average: 226.4 c/L
Highest: 249.9 c/L

Price spread

44.0 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$26.40

Before allowing for the fuel used or time spent reaching another station.

70 stations checked · updated 16 Aug 2026 · source: FuelCheck ACT

7-day outlook

Canberra 7-day Premium 98 outlook

Falling · -6.1c/L over 7 days

Expected premium 98 prices in Canberra for the next 7 days, including the projected low and high.

Canberra is in the peak phase of the current model. Treat this as guidance, not a guaranteed price path.

Canberra today (est.)

232.4c/L

Canberra 227.7c/L · +4.7c/L local

Modelled in 7 days

226.3c/L

7-day range

222.1 – 233.4c/L

Modelled priceLikely price range

See full 30-day forecast How accurate is this?

By fuel type

Canberra prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 70 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	186.7c	199.8c	206.9c	63	Costco Canberra Airport (Members Only)
LPG (Autogas)	116.9c	125.2c	136.9c	9	United Amaroo
Ethanol 10	185.9c	198.2c	204.9c	50	METRO PETROLEUM CRESTWOOD
Premium 95	206.9c	219.1c	235.9c	36	EG Ampol Queanbeyan
Premium 98	205.9c	226.4c	249.9c	70	METRO PETROLEUM CRESTWOOD
Diesel	224.9c	243.4c	247.9c	22	Mobil Queanbeyan
Premium Diesel	224.9c	247.0c	262.9c	53	METRO PETROLEUM CRESTWOOD

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around Canberra

Suburb averages, lowest first. Open a suburb to check its stations, report times and distance.

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Canberra

Compare the reported price, update time and distance before choosing a station in Canberra.

70 stations across 7 fuel types are included in Canberra, ACT. Check the report time and use the map for distance before you drive.

Before you choose a station

Service stations in Canberra can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported premium 98 average is 226.4 c/L, and the lowest report is 20.5c/L below it. Check the station update time and distance before travelling for the difference.

Choose the fuel type your vehicle uses, compare stations within the distance you are willing to drive and check when each price was reported. Use a station on your normal route unless the price difference covers the extra travel. Brands reporting in Canberra include Mobil, Pearl, Costco. Compare individual stations because a brand average can hide local differences.

Is a detour around Canberra worth it?

The gap between the lowest and highest reported premium 98 price in Canberra is 44.0c/L. Prices may differ by suburb as well as brand. For a detour, allow for the extra kilometres and check that the lower report is recent.

Lower suburb averages currently include Yarrow, Symonston, Red Hill and Mitchell. Open a suburb page to compare its service stations, report times and distance. A suburb average is not the price at every bowser.

Data updated 17 Aug, 3:35 am AEST. Source: FuelCheck ACT. Based on 70 stations. A city average is not a bowser price. Check the fuel grade, report time and final price at the station.

Next steps

Plan your next fill in Canberra

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Suburbs

Canberra suburbs

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153 suburbs in this directory.

Frequently asked

Canberra fuel questions

The lowest listed Premium 98 price in Canberra is 205.9 c/L, compared with a city average of 226.4 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

Canberra pricing includes prices reported through FuelCheck ACT where available.

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