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Best Fuel Price Apps in Australia (2026)
Compare Australian fuel price apps by reported prices, update times, fuel filters, map coverage, alerts, local pages and price-cycle information.
Key points
Key takeaways
Compare the same fuel grade at each service station; the cheapest U91 station may not be the cheapest for diesel or premium fuel.
Check the distance and update time as well as the reported price.
FuelRadar provides map and list views, local pages, price-cycle information, saved stations and price alerts.
State reporting portals are useful when you want to check the original program for one jurisdiction.
Retailer apps may add loyalty discounts or price locks, but they do not compare every brand.
Coverage and update timing vary by state, source and fuel type.
Using this guide
Before you act on the guide
Check the station price, report time and distance before changing your route.
What should a fuel price app show?
Start with five details: the service station, fuel grade, reported price, distance and update time. These details let you compare like with like and judge whether a cheaper station is worth the extra distance. Price-cycle information can also help in cities where prices rise and fall in a regular pattern.
Features to compare
| Feature | Why it matters | Available in FuelRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Map and station list | Shows where each price applies and how far the station is from your search area. | Map, list, station pages and local area pages. |
| Fuel-grade filters | U91, E10, premium petrol, diesel and LPG can have different price leaders. | Filters for supported fuel grades. |
| Update time | A recent report is generally more useful than an older low price. | Shown where the source provides timing information. |
| Saved stations and alerts | Helps with regular checks around home, work or a common route. | Available for signed-in users. |
| Price-cycle information | Shows whether prices are near a high or low point in the local cycle. | City price-cycle and forecast pages. |
| Cost calculators | Tests whether a price gap covers the fuel used on a detour. | Detour, trip-cost, fill-up and running-cost tools. |
How the main services differ
The services reviewed here cover different tasks. Petrol Spy provides an Australia and New Zealand price map and app. PetrolPulse leads with fuel-price forecasts and market inputs. Petrolmate publishes national, state, fuel-type, brand and city summaries. Fuel Daddy promotes official-feed map data, local pages, Costco prices and outage information. FuelRadar combines nearby station searches with local pages, update times, price-cycle information, alerts and calculators.
| Service | Suitable for | Public features reviewed | Check before choosing a station |
|---|---|---|---|
| FuelRadar | Comparing nearby stations and checking local price movement. | Map, station list, local pages, price-cycle pages, calculators and alerts. | Confirm the fuel grade and update time shown for the station. |
| Petrol Spy | A map-based price check in Australia or New Zealand. | Nearby maps, mobile apps and historical U91/E10 cycle graphs on location pages. | Review how the price is sourced and when it was reported. |
| PetrolPulse | Checking whether city prices are forecast to rise, fall or hold. | City forecasts, methodology pages and oil and currency indicators. | Use a station search to confirm the price available near you. |
| Petrolmate | Reviewing broad market averages and reports. | Monthly reports, fuel-type pages, brand pages and city summaries. | Move from the average to a current local station price. |
| Fuel Daddy | Scanning an official-feed map and local area pages. | Fuel dashboard, location pages, Costco prices, outages and calculators. | Confirm the fuel grade, update time and distance. |
Comparison sources
Last checked: 8 July 2026. Public pages reviewed include Petrol Spy, PetrolPulse, PetrolPulse forecast methodology, Petrolmate monthly fuel report, Fuel Daddy fuel dashboard and ACCC petrol price-cycle guidance. Features and coverage can change, so check the service itself for current details.
Choose the app type that suits the trip
| App type | Suitable for | Limit to check |
|---|---|---|
| National comparison app | Drivers who cross state borders or compare several brands. | Coverage and update timing still depend on the data available in each state. |
| State reporting app or portal | Drivers who fill in one jurisdiction and want its reporting program. | Coverage usually ends at the state or territory border. |
| Retailer or loyalty app | Drivers who use one chain, collect rewards or hold an eligible offer. | Prices and offers are limited to that retailer or network. |
| Community-reported app | Areas where driver reports add prices that are not otherwise available. | Check the report time and exact fuel grade. |
| Trip or detour calculator | Estimating whether a cheaper stop reduces the total trip cost. | The result depends on the distance, fuel use and price entered. |
Which service suits the task?
| Task | Suggested starting point | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| Compare nearby service stations | FuelRadar map | Choose the fuel grade and review distance and update time. |
| Use a familiar app-based map | FuelRadar or Petrol Spy | Confirm the source and age of the listed price. |
| Check whether city prices may move | FuelRadar price-cycle pages or PetrolPulse | Compare current station prices before filling. |
| Review national or state averages | FuelRadar reports or Petrolmate | Use a local map for the station price. |
| Check a government reporting program | The relevant state portal | Confirm the station address and fuel grade. |
Price locks and loyalty offers
A price lock, docket or member discount can reduce the advertised price, but compare the final price with nearby stations. Check that the offer applies to your fuel grade, note any limits and include any extra distance needed to reach the participating station.
Compare nearby prices
Search your suburb or postcode, select the fuel grade your vehicle uses and review several stations by price, distance and update time. If the price gap is small, the station already on your route may cost less overall. For a large fill or a wider price gap, use the detour calculator with your vehicle's fuel use.
Where FuelRadar prices come from
FuelRadar uses supported state reporting schemes, retailer feeds and station records. Coverage and update timing vary by state and fuel type. The price displayed at the bowser is the final price.
Website and app
Use the FuelRadar map for a nearby price search and directions. Saved stations and alerts help with repeat checks. The website also provides suburb, city, station, brand and fuel-type pages, along with reports, guides and calculators.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Check for the station, fuel grade, reported price, distance and update time. These details make it easier to compare nearby options on the same basis.