When is the best day to buy petrol in Cairns?

Across Cairns, 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 Cairns?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 31 stations across Cairns, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Cairns?

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 Cairns.

Cairns Diesel prices today - 237.5c/L

Service stations

Cheapest Diesel in Cairns

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 4.8c/L below the city average.

City avg 242.3

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	LI Liberty Manoora QLD Updated2m	237.5c/LSave $2.88 on 60L vs city avg	-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
2	LI Liberty Woree QLD Updated2m	237.5c/LSave $2.88 on 60L vs city avg	-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
3	OO OOM Energy Cairns Central QLD Updated2m	237.5c/LSave $2.88 on 60L vs city avg	-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
4	UN United Cairns North QLD Updated2m	237.5c/LSave $2.88 on 60L vs city avg	-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
5	UN United Woree QLD Updated2m	237.5c/LSave $2.88 on 60L vs city avg	-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
6	CA Caltex Woree QLD Updated2m	238.5c/LSave $2.28 on 60L vs city avg	-3.8-3.8 cents below the city average

1
LI
Liberty Manoora
QLD
Updated2m
237.5c/L
Save $2.88 on 60L vs city avg-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
2
LI
Liberty Woree
QLD
Updated2m
237.5c/L
Save $2.88 on 60L vs city avg-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
3
OO
OOM Energy Cairns Central
QLD
Updated2m
237.5c/L
Save $2.88 on 60L vs city avg-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
4
UN
United Cairns North
QLD
Updated2m
237.5c/L
Save $2.88 on 60L vs city avg-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
5
UN
United Woree
QLD
Updated2m
237.5c/L
Save $2.88 on 60L vs city avg-4.8-4.8 cents below the city average
6
CA
Caltex Woree
QLD
Updated2m
238.5c/L
Save $2.28 on 60L vs city avg-3.8-3.8 cents below the city average

Showing 6 of 12 stations.

Current reported range · Diesel

Cairns 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: 237.5 c/L
Average: 242.3 c/L
Highest: 249.9 c/L

Price spread

12.4 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$7.44

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

31 stations checked · updated 16 Aug 2026 · source: Fuel Price Reporting Scheme

7-day outlook

Cairns 7-day Diesel outlook

Falling · -2.7c/L over 7 days

This outlook uses the Brisbane diesel cycle and adjusts it to Cairns prices using local history.

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

Cairns today (est.)

245.2c/L

Brisbane 243.6c/L · +1.6c/L local

Modelled in 7 days

242.5c/L

7-day range

240.7 – 246.3c/L

Modelled priceLikely price range

See full 30-day forecast How accurate is this?

By fuel type

Cairns prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 31 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	197.5c	201.6c	210.9c	29	United Cairns North
Ethanol 10	193.5c	199.6c	208.9c	14	Liberty Woree
Premium 95	208.5c	215.6c	228.4c	23	OOM Energy Cairns Central
Premium 98	218.5c	227.5c	237.9c	19	Mobil Sheridan Street
Premium Diesel	239.9c	242.1c	247.0c	6	NightOwl BP Manunda
Diesel	237.5c	242.3c	249.9c	31	United Cairns North

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around Cairns

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

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Cairns

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

31 stations across 6 fuel types are included in Cairns, QLD. Check the report time and use the map for distance before you drive.

Before you choose a station

Service stations in Cairns can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported diesel average is 242.3 c/L, and the lowest report is 4.8c/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 Cairns include United, Liberty, Caltex. Compare individual stations because a brand average can hide local differences.

Is a detour around Cairns worth it?

The gap between the lowest and highest reported diesel price in Cairns is 12.4c/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 Woree, Whitfield, Wrights Creek and Yorkeys Knob. 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, 8:24 am AEST. Source: Fuel Price Reporting Scheme. Based on 31 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 Cairns

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Suburbs

Cairns suburbs

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Frequently asked

Cairns fuel questions

The lowest listed Diesel price in Cairns is 237.5 c/L, compared with a city average of 242.3 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

Cairns pricing includes prices reported through Fuel Price Reporting Scheme where available.

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