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 36 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 E10 prices today - 193.5c/L

Service stations

Cheapest Ethanol 10 in Townsville

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 6.9c/L below the city average.

City avg 200.4

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	LI Liberty Garbutt QLD Updated7m	193.5c/LSave $4.14 on 60L vs city avg	-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
2	LI Liberty Hyde Park QLD Updated7m	193.5c/LSave $4.14 on 60L vs city avg	-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
3	MO Mobil Aitkenville QLD Updated7m	193.5c/LSave $4.14 on 60L vs city avg	-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
4	UN United Mount Louisa QLD Updated7m	193.5c/LSave $4.14 on 60L vs city avg	-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
5	PE Pearl Energy Deeragun QLD Updated7m	194.5c/LSave $3.54 on 60L vs city avg	-5.9-5.9 cents below the city average
6	LI Liberty Idalia QLD Updated7m	195.5c/LSave $2.94 on 60L vs city avg	-4.9-4.9 cents below the city average

1
LI
Liberty Garbutt
QLD
Updated7m
193.5c/L
Save $4.14 on 60L vs city avg-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
2
LI
Liberty Hyde Park
QLD
Updated7m
193.5c/L
Save $4.14 on 60L vs city avg-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
3
MO
Mobil Aitkenville
QLD
Updated7m
193.5c/L
Save $4.14 on 60L vs city avg-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
4
UN
United Mount Louisa
QLD
Updated7m
193.5c/L
Save $4.14 on 60L vs city avg-6.9-6.9 cents below the city average
5
PE
Pearl Energy Deeragun
QLD
Updated7m
194.5c/L
Save $3.54 on 60L vs city avg-5.9-5.9 cents below the city average
6
LI
Liberty Idalia
QLD
Updated7m
195.5c/L
Save $2.94 on 60L vs city avg-4.9-4.9 cents below the city average

Showing 6 of 12 stations.

Current reported range · Ethanol 10

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: 193.5 c/L
Average: 200.4 c/L
Highest: 207.9 c/L

Price spread

14.4 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$8.64

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

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

7-day outlook

Townsville 7-day Ethanol 10 outlook

Falling · -5.7c/L over 7 days

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

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

Townsville today (est.)

201.1c/L

Brisbane 196.3c/L · +4.8c/L local

Modelled in 7 days

195.4c/L

7-day range

186.5 – 204.3c/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 36 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	196.5c	202.2c	207.9c	36	Mobil Aitkenville
Ethanol 10	193.5c	200.4c	207.9c	36	United Mount Louisa
Premium 95	209.5c	218.0c	225.4c	19	Mobil Aitkenville
Premium 98	219.5c	227.7c	235.5c	32	OOM Energy Wulguru
Diesel	238.5c	243.5c	252.9c	17	OOM Energy Wulguru
Premium Diesel	238.5c	248.1c	254.9c	27	Mobil Aitkenville

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.

36 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 ethanol 10 average is 200.4 c/L, and the lowest report is 6.9c/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 Mobil, Liberty, Pearl Energy. 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 ethanol 10 price in Townsville is 14.4c/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, Wulguru and Yabulu. 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, 1:39 pm AEST. Source: Fuel Price Reporting Scheme. Based on 36 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

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Suburbs

Townsville suburbs

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Frequently asked

Townsville fuel questions

The lowest listed Ethanol 10 price in Townsville is 193.5 c/L, compared with a city average of 200.4 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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