When is the best day to buy petrol in Townsville?

Across Townsville, 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 Townsville?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 30 stations across Townsville, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Townsville?

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 Townsville.

Townsville Diesel prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Diesel in Townsville

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 7.7c/L below the city average.

City avg 246.2

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	OO OOM Energy Wulguru QLD Updated7m	238.5c/LSave $4.62 on 60L vs city avg	-7.7-7.7 cents below the city average
2	AS Astron West End (Townsville) QLD Updated7m	239.5c/LSave $4.02 on 60L vs city avg	-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
3	LI Liberty Garbutt QLD Updated7m	239.5c/LSave $4.02 on 60L vs city avg	-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
4	LI Liberty Hyde Park QLD Updated7m	239.5c/LSave $4.02 on 60L vs city avg	-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
5	LI Liberty Idalia QLD Updated7m	239.5c/LSave $4.02 on 60L vs city avg	-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
6	LI Liberty Thuringowa QLD Updated7m	239.5c/LSave $4.02 on 60L vs city avg	-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average

1
OO
OOM Energy Wulguru
QLD
Updated7m
238.5c/L
Save $4.62 on 60L vs city avg-7.7-7.7 cents below the city average
2
AS
Astron West End (Townsville)
QLD
Updated7m
239.5c/L
Save $4.02 on 60L vs city avg-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
3
LI
Liberty Garbutt
QLD
Updated7m
239.5c/L
Save $4.02 on 60L vs city avg-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
4
LI
Liberty Hyde Park
QLD
Updated7m
239.5c/L
Save $4.02 on 60L vs city avg-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
5
LI
Liberty Idalia
QLD
Updated7m
239.5c/L
Save $4.02 on 60L vs city avg-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average
6
LI
Liberty Thuringowa
QLD
Updated7m
239.5c/L
Save $4.02 on 60L vs city avg-6.7-6.7 cents below the city average

Showing 6 of 12 stations.

Current reported range · Diesel

Townsville 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: 238.5 c/L
Average: 246.2 c/L
Highest: 287.9 c/L

Price spread

49.4 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$29.64

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

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

7-day outlook

Townsville 7-day Diesel outlook

Falling · -2.7c/L over 7 days

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

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

Townsville today (est.)

247.4c/L

Brisbane 243.6c/L · +3.8c/L local

Modelled in 7 days

244.7c/L

7-day range

242.9 – 248.5c/L

Modelled priceLikely price range

See full 30-day forecast How accurate is this?

By fuel type

Townsville prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 30 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	196.5c	204.4c	245.9c	27	OOM Energy Wulguru
Ethanol 10	193.5c	199.7c	205.9c	17	United Mount Louisa
Premium 95	210.5c	218.9c	225.9c	15	Mobil Ingham Road
Premium 98	219.5c	228.6c	260.9c	27	OOM Energy Wulguru
Premium Diesel	241.5c	246.1c	249.9c	11	United Cranbrook
Diesel	238.5c	246.2c	287.9c	30	OOM Energy Wulguru

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around Townsville

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

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Townsville

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

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

Before you choose a station

Service stations in Townsville can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported diesel average is 246.2 c/L, and the lowest report is 7.7c/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 Townsville include Astron, United, Liberty. Compare individual stations because a brand average can hide local differences.

Is a detour around Townsville worth it?

The gap between the lowest and highest reported diesel price in Townsville is 49.4c/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 Rosslea, Vincent, West End and Wulguru. 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, 10:35 am AEST. Source: Fuel Price Reporting Scheme. Based on 30 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 Townsville

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

Suburbs

Townsville suburbs

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

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74 suburbs in this directory.

Frequently asked

Townsville fuel questions

The lowest listed Diesel price in Townsville is 238.5 c/L, compared with a city average of 246.2 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

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

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