When is the best day to buy petrol in Newcastle?

Across Newcastle, 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 Newcastle?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 69 stations across Newcastle, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Newcastle?

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 Newcastle.

Newcastle Premium 98 prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Premium 98 in Newcastle

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 23.1c/L below the city average.

City avg 221.0

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	ME Metro Fuel Williamtown NSW Updated14m	197.9c/LSave $13.86 on 60L vs city avg	-23.1-23.1 cents below the city average
2	PE Pearl Energy Williamtown NSW Updated14m	197.9c/LSave $13.86 on 60L vs city avg	-23.1-23.1 cents below the city average
3	CO Costco Lake Macquarie (Members only) NSW Updated14m	202.7c/LSave $10.98 on 60L vs city avg	-18.3-18.3 cents below the city average
4	EN Enhance Waratah NSW Updated14m	209.4c/LSave $6.96 on 60L vs city avg	-11.6-11.6 cents below the city average
5	ME Medco Waratah NSW Updated14m	209.5c/LSave $6.90 on 60L vs city avg	-11.5-11.5 cents below the city average
6	ME METRO PETROLEUM LAMBTON NSW Updated14m	211.5c/LSave $5.70 on 60L vs city avg	-9.5-9.5 cents below the city average

1
ME
Metro Fuel Williamtown
NSW
Updated14m
197.9c/L
Save $13.86 on 60L vs city avg-23.1-23.1 cents below the city average
2
PE
Pearl Energy Williamtown
NSW
Updated14m
197.9c/L
Save $13.86 on 60L vs city avg-23.1-23.1 cents below the city average
3
CO
Costco Lake Macquarie (Members only)
NSW
Updated14m
202.7c/L
Save $10.98 on 60L vs city avg-18.3-18.3 cents below the city average
4
EN
Enhance Waratah
NSW
Updated14m
209.4c/L
Save $6.96 on 60L vs city avg-11.6-11.6 cents below the city average
5
ME
Medco Waratah
NSW
Updated14m
209.5c/L
Save $6.90 on 60L vs city avg-11.5-11.5 cents below the city average
6
ME
METRO PETROLEUM LAMBTON
NSW
Updated14m
211.5c/L
Save $5.70 on 60L vs city avg-9.5-9.5 cents below the city average

Showing 6 of 12 stations.

Current reported range · Premium 98

Newcastle 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: 197.9 c/L
Average: 221.0 c/L
Highest: 238.9 c/L

Price spread

41.0 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$24.60

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

69 stations checked · updated 16 Aug 2026 · source: FuelCheck

7-day outlook

Newcastle 7-day Premium 98 outlook

Falling · -8.2c/L over 7 days

This outlook uses the Central Coast premium 98 cycle and adjusts it to Newcastle prices using local history.

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

Central Coast today

227.8c/L

Modelled in 7 days

219.6c/L

7-day range

210.4 – 228.8c/L

Modelled priceLikely price range

See full 30-day forecast How accurate is this?

By fuel type

Newcastle prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 69 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	177.9c	196.0c	211.9c	57	Metro Fuel Williamtown
LPG (Autogas)	119.9c	121.2c	121.9c	3	United Petroleum Mayfield
Ethanol 10	175.9c	194.8c	209.9c	61	Metro Fuel Williamtown
Premium 95	189.9c	212.6c	226.9c	41	Metro Fuel Williamtown
Premium 98	197.9c	221.0c	238.9c	69	Metro Fuel Williamtown
Diesel	231.9c	237.3c	242.9c	22	Metro Fuel Williamtown
Premium Diesel	222.7c	242.3c	259.9c	55	Costco Lake Macquarie (Members only)

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around Newcastle

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

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Newcastle

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

69 stations across 7 fuel types are included in Newcastle, NSW. Check the report time and use the map for distance before you drive.

Before you choose a station

Service stations in Newcastle can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported premium 98 average is 221.0 c/L, and the lowest report is 23.1c/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 Newcastle include Costco, Pearl, Enhance. Compare individual stations because a brand average can hide local differences.

Is a detour around Newcastle worth it?

The gap between the lowest and highest reported premium 98 price in Newcastle is 41.0c/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 Williamtown, Waratah West, Woodberry and Woodrising. 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, 6:54 am AEST. Source: FuelCheck. Based on 69 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 Newcastle

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Suburbs

Newcastle suburbs

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90 suburbs in this directory.

Frequently asked

Newcastle fuel questions

The lowest listed Premium 98 price in Newcastle is 197.9 c/L, compared with a city average of 221.0 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

Newcastle pricing includes prices reported through FuelCheck where available.

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