When is the best day to buy petrol in Adelaide?

Across Adelaide, 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 Adelaide?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 7 stations across Adelaide, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Adelaide?

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 Adelaide.

Adelaide Ethanol 85 prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Ethanol 85 in Adelaide

Reported station prices, lowest first. Check the update time and distance for each station.

City avg 239.9

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	UN United Adelaide Airport SA Updated9m	239.9c/L	avgat the city average
2	UN United Flinders Park SA Updated9m	239.9c/L	avgat the city average
3	UN United Melrose Park SA Updated9m	239.9c/L	avgat the city average
4	UN United Ottoway SA Updated9m	239.9c/L	avgat the city average
5	UN United Pennington SA Updated9m	239.9c/L	avgat the city average
6	UN United Queenstown SA Updated9m	239.9c/L	avgat the city average

Showing 6 of 7 stations.

Current reported range · Ethanol 85

Adelaide 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: 239.9 c/L
Average: 239.9 c/L
Highest: 239.9 c/L

Price spread

0.0 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

7 stations checked · updated 15 Aug 2026 · source: SA Fuel Pricing Information Scheme

Timing · Variable price cycle

Should you fill up in Adelaide?

Adelaide prices can move through multi-week cycles. Use the current chart rather than assuming one weekday will always be cheapest.

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By fuel type

Adelaide prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 7 stations.

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Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	193.5c	196.7c	199.9c	7	United Melrose Park
LPG (Autogas)	104.5c	107.2c	108.9c	5	United Pennington
Ethanol 10	189.5c	192.8c	196.9c	7	United Melrose Park
Premium 95	207.5c	210.5c	213.9c	5	United Melrose Park
Premium 98	216.5c	219.7c	222.9c	7	United Melrose Park
Ethanol 85	239.9c	239.9c	239.9c	7	United Rosewater
Diesel	237.5c	240.1c	244.9c	7	United Rosewater
Premium Diesel	239.5c	241.7c	245.9c	5	United Rosewater

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around Adelaide

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

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Adelaide

Compare the fuel type your vehicle uses, the report time and the distance to each station in Adelaide.

7 stations across 8 fuel types are included in Adelaide, SA. Check the report time and use the map for distance before you drive.

Before you choose a station

Service stations in Adelaide can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported ethanol 85 average is 239.9 c/L. 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. No brand is cheapest at every station, so compare nearby service stations before you fill.

Finding a fair price in Adelaide

The gap between the lowest and highest reported ethanol 85 price in Adelaide is 0.0c/L. When the range is narrow, a nearby station may cost less overall. A long detour for a small price difference can use more fuel than it saves.

Lower suburb averages currently include Kidman Park, Export Park, Melrose Park and Royal Park. 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 15 Aug, 11:40 am AEST. Source: SA Fuel Pricing Information Scheme. Based on 7 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 Adelaide

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Suburbs

Adelaide suburbs

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Frequently asked

Adelaide fuel questions

The lowest listed Ethanol 85 price in Adelaide is 239.9 c/L, compared with a city average of 239.9 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

Adelaide pricing includes prices reported through SA Fuel Pricing Information Scheme where available.

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