When is the best day to buy petrol in Gold Coast?

Across Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 85 stations across Gold Coast, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Gold Coast?

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 Gold Coast.

Gold Coast E10 prices today - 186.5c/L

Service stations

Cheapest Ethanol 10 in Gold Coast

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 7.2c/L below the city average.

City avg 193.7

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	HO Hope Energy Ashmore QLD Updated6m	186.5c/LSave $4.32 on 60L vs city avg	-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
2	LI Liberty Molendinar QLD Updated6m	186.5c/LSave $4.32 on 60L vs city avg	-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
3	PE Pearl Energy Parkwood QLD Updated6m	186.5c/LSave $4.32 on 60L vs city avg	-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
4	PE Pearl Energy Southport QLD Updated6m	186.5c/LSave $4.32 on 60L vs city avg	-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
5	AT Atlas Fuel Biggera Waters QLD Updated6m	187.5c/LSave $3.72 on 60L vs city avg	-6.2-6.2 cents below the city average
6	AT Atlas Fuel Labrador QLD Updated6m	187.5c/LSave $3.72 on 60L vs city avg	-6.2-6.2 cents below the city average

1
HO
Hope Energy Ashmore
QLD
Updated6m
186.5c/L
Save $4.32 on 60L vs city avg-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
2
LI
Liberty Molendinar
QLD
Updated6m
186.5c/L
Save $4.32 on 60L vs city avg-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
3
PE
Pearl Energy Parkwood
QLD
Updated6m
186.5c/L
Save $4.32 on 60L vs city avg-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
4
PE
Pearl Energy Southport
QLD
Updated6m
186.5c/L
Save $4.32 on 60L vs city avg-7.2-7.2 cents below the city average
5
AT
Atlas Fuel Biggera Waters
QLD
Updated6m
187.5c/L
Save $3.72 on 60L vs city avg-6.2-6.2 cents below the city average
6
AT
Atlas Fuel Labrador
QLD
Updated6m
187.5c/L
Save $3.72 on 60L vs city avg-6.2-6.2 cents below the city average

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Current reported range · Ethanol 10

Gold Coast 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: 186.5 c/L
Average: 193.7 c/L
Highest: 207.9 c/L

Price spread

21.4 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$12.84

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

85 stations checked · updated 17 Aug 2026 · source: Fuel Price Reporting Scheme

7-day outlook

Gold Coast 7-day Ethanol 10 outlook

Falling · -5.7c/L over 7 days

This outlook uses the Brisbane ethanol 10 cycle and adjusts it to Gold Coast prices using local history.

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

Gold Coast today (est.)

199.5c/L

Brisbane 196.3c/L · +3.2c/L local

Modelled in 7 days

193.8c/L

7-day range

184.9 – 202.7c/L

Modelled priceLikely price range

See full 30-day forecast How accurate is this?

By fuel type

Gold Coast prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 85 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	188.9c	195.9c	209.9c	82	Atlas Fuel Labrador
LPG (Autogas)	109.9c	117.0c	149.9c	11	7-Eleven Nerang
Ethanol 10	186.5c	193.7c	207.9c	85	Pearl Energy Southport
Premium 95	202.5c	212.8c	218.9c	54	Pearl Energy Southport
Premium 98	209.5c	221.1c	234.9c	85	Atlas Fuel Labrador
Ethanol 85	239.9c	239.9c	239.9c	5	United Parkwood
Diesel	229.9c	241.3c	249.9c	29	Atlas Fuel Labrador
Premium Diesel	232.9c	246.2c	259.9c	64	Southport Metro

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around the Gold Coast

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

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Gold Coast

Compare the reported price, update time and distance before choosing a station on the Gold Coast.

85 stations across 8 fuel types are included on the Gold Coast, QLD. Check the report time and use the map for distance before you drive.

Before you choose a station

Service stations on the Gold Coast can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported ethanol 10 average is 193.7 c/L, and the lowest report is 7.2c/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 on the Gold Coast include Liberty, Atlas, Metro Fuel. Compare individual stations because a brand average can hide local differences.

Is a detour around the Gold Coast worth it?

The gap between the lowest and highest reported ethanol 10 price on the Gold Coast is 21.4c/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 Parkwood, Sanctuary Cove, Southport Park and South Stradbroke. 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, 12:30 pm AEST. Source: Fuel Price Reporting Scheme. Based on 85 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 Gold Coast

Open the map, check the latest timing advice or compare another nearby area.

Suburbs

The Gold Coast suburbs

Choose a suburb to compare its station reports, local average and update times.

Search Gold Coast suburbs

70 suburbs in this directory.

Frequently asked

Gold Coast fuel questions

The lowest listed Ethanol 10 price in Gold Coast is 186.5 c/L, compared with a city average of 193.7 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

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

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