Compare Australia's best petrol and fuel price apps and websites. Start with FuelRadar for fuel grade, price, distance, update time and trip tools.
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Compare nearby · Our recommendation · Start with FuelRadar before you fill up
Search by suburb or postcode, choose the fuel your vehicle uses and open a station page for the address and directions.
Check another service when you need New Zealand stations, want a second forecast or see a price that looks unusually low. For an Australian fill, compare the station, fuel grade, distance and update time in FuelRadar before driving.
Each service's website and app-store pages checked 28 September 2026. FuelRadar publishes this comparison; features, coverage and pricing can change.
Price, ads, where you use each one and its timing tool, from each service's own pages, checked 28 September 2026.
| Service | Price | Ads | Where you use it | Forecast or fill-up call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FuelRadar | Free. FuelRadar+ is an optional in-app purchase | Yes. No website ads while signed in with FuelRadar+ | Website, iPhone and Android | 7-day city estimates, with a fill or wait call where testing supports one |
| Petrol Spy | Free. Premium removes ads: $2.89 a year or $14.99 once (App Store) | Yes, in the free app | Website map, iPhone and Android | A notification when it is the best time to buy Unleaded |
| PetrolPulse | Free, no account needed | Yes, on the website | Website you can add to your home screen | Fill today or wait, for each capital |
| Motavo | Free, with no sponsored results | Not listed | Website | Alerts when it is time to fill up |
| MotorMouth | Free; its Android listing shows digital purchases | Not listed | Website, iPhone and Android | Shows whether now is the best time to buy |
| Petrolmate | Free: no subscription or registration | Not listed | Website, iPhone and Android | 1, 3 and 7-day station forecasts with confidence |
| Fuel Daddy | Free. Its app listing says every feature is free; its website FAQ still lists a $4.99 a month Pro for push alerts | None | Website and iPhone; Android app coming soon | A fuel price forecast page |
| Petrol Smart | Free | None | Website, iPhone and Android | 7-day forecast and a fill-up verdict for each state |
"Not listed" means we did not find it on that service's website or app-store page on 28 September 2026. Open a head-to-head guide for every feature.
Pages checked: Petrol Spy website · Petrol Spy on the App Store · Petrol Spy on Google Play · PetrolPulse website · PetrolPulse /find · PetrolPulse /route · PetrolPulse /forecast-accuracy · PetrolPulse /about · Motavo website · MotorMouth website · MotorMouth on the App Store · MotorMouth on Google Play · Petrolmate website · Petrolmate on the App Store · Petrolmate on Google Play · Fuel Daddy website · Fuel Daddy /app · Fuel Daddy /terms · Fuel Daddy on the App Store · Petrol Smart website · Petrol Smart /data-sources · Petrol Smart on the App Store · Petrol Smart on Google Play
Real FuelRadar screens. Every card is free; the ones marked "more with FuelRadar+" have higher limits with FuelRadar+.
Screen previews. Prices shown are example captures or sample data, not current reports.
FuelRadar publishes this comparison and therefore has an obvious interest in the result. We reviewed each service's public website or store listing against the same driver tasks: finding the right fuel grade, checking a station price and report time, comparing distance, planning a route and deciding whether an extra drive pays. We did not independently rank how recently every provider showed each station report or test forecast accuracy. Where another service has a clear strength, it is stated below.
Start with 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 kilometres. FuelRadar puts them together with price-cycle information, alerts and cost tools, so you can choose a station before leaving.
| 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, forecast and historical replay pages. |
| Published model check | Shows the sample, error, baseline and limits behind timing guidance. | Dated historical replay of the current city-price model. |
| Cost calculators | Tests whether a price gap covers the fuel used on a detour. | Detour, trip-cost, fill-up and running-cost tools. |
For an Australian fill, use FuelRadar to choose the fuel grade, compare nearby station prices, check the report time and allow for the drive. Petrol Spy also searches New Zealand and can provide a second price check. PetrolPulse combines city forecasts with a station-price map, route planner, outage view and general trip-cost calculator. Motavo provides a no-login web map, route search, alerts and an EV charging directory. MotorMouth provides a colour-coded map, a best-time-to-buy view, price history and iPhone and Android apps. Petrolmate provides AU/NZ map and list search, station forecasts, alerts, route planning, watchlists and fuel logging. Fuel Daddy provides a no-ads map of official state prices, trends, outages, calculators and an iPhone app with loyalty-adjusted prices; its App Store listing says every feature is free, including price-drop alerts. Petrol Smart provides an AU-wide map, seven-day state forecasts, alerts, a route planner, discounts, widgets and vehicle records. Use another service for one of those specific checks, then confirm the Australian station, fuel grade, distance and report time in FuelRadar.
| Service | Best used for | App and website details reviewed | What to check next |
|---|---|---|---|
| FuelRadar | Comparing Australian stations before a fill. | Map, ranked list, local pages, forecasts, cycle pages, reports, calculators and alerts. | Confirm the fuel grade and update time shown for the station. |
| Petrol Spy | New Zealand search or a second Australian check. | AU/NZ map, full-screen list, Unleaded notifications and U91/E10 cycle graphs. | For an Australian fill, compare the exact fuel grade, update time, distance and detour in FuelRadar. |
| PetrolPulse | Another forecast, station-map or outage check. | City forecasts, station map and list, route planner, outage tracker, alert management, general trip-cost calculator and methodology pages. | Use FuelRadar for detailed local and station pages, report times where supplied and a dedicated detour break-even check. |
| Motavo | A no-login browser check or EV charging search. | Fuel map, route search, alerts, official-feed descriptions and EV charger pages. | Use FuelRadar for native apps, detailed station pages, report timing and detour checks. |
| MotorMouth | A colour-coded map and best-time-to-buy view. | Colour-coded sites, brand and fuel filters, market trends, price history and iPhone and Android apps. | Confirm the exact fuel grade, bowser price, report age and return detour in FuelRadar. |
| Petrolmate | AU/NZ station forecasts, routes and account tools. | Map and list search, exact fuel filters, station forecasts, alerts, route limits, watchlists and fuel logs. | Use FuelRadar to check Australian outages and whether the price gap covers a return detour. |
| Fuel Daddy | Official state prices and loyalty-adjusted iOS checks. | No-ads map and list, trends, outages, trip and savings calculators, and an iPhone app with fuel logs, loyalty-adjusted prices, a widget and price-drop alerts. | Use FuelRadar to check the individual report time and calculate whether a return detour pays. |
| Petrol Smart | State forecasts, alerts and vehicle records. | AU map and list, seven-day forecasts, route planning, alerts, rewards discounts, widgets, trip tracking and fuel logbook. | Use FuelRadar for detailed local and station checks, supply information and the full return-detour calculation. |
Public details were checked on 28 September 2026. We reviewed Petrol Spy and its App Store listing; the PetrolPulse station, route, outage, alert, trip-cost and forecast pages; the Motavo website, a local fuel page and its EV directory; the MotorMouth website and app listings; the Petrolmate Australian, New Zealand, route, timing and Google Play pages; the Fuel Daddy dashboard, app, terms, outage and calculator pages; the Petrol Smart website, forecast, data-source, trip, logbook and store pages; and ACCC petrol price-cycle guidance. Features, coverage, prices and account requirements can change, so check the service itself for current details.
| 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 brand, collect rewards or hold an eligible offer. | Prices and offers apply only to that retailer. |
| 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. |
| What you need | Start here | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Compare nearby service stations | FuelRadar map | Choose the fuel grade and review distance and update time. |
| Check prices on your phone | FuelRadar app | Save regular stations and keep the exact fuel grade selected. |
| See whether city prices may move | FuelRadar price forecast and cycle pages | Open the map and compare the stations you can reach. |
| Review national or state averages | FuelRadar reports | Open your local map to find a station price. |
| Check a government reporting program | FuelRadar data guide and the relevant state portal | Confirm the station address and fuel grade. |
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.
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.
FuelRadar uses supported state reporting schemes, prices reported by retailers and station reports. Coverage and update timing vary by state and fuel type. The price displayed at the bowser is the final price.
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.
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.
A national service suits cross-border trips and multi-brand comparisons. A state portal is useful when you want to check the reporting program for one jurisdiction.
Compare nearby prices first. Then apply the price lock, docket or member offer if the final price and route still suit you.
Use FuelRadar to search an area, choose a fuel grade and compare nearby stations by reported price, distance and update time.
Start with FuelRadar. Select your fuel grade, compare nearby stations by reported price, distance and update time, then check whether a detour will save money.
Start with FuelRadar for an Australia-wide web search by suburb or postcode. Compare the exact fuel grade, reported price, distance and update time, then check whether a detour still saves money.
Motavo provides a no-login fuel website, route search, alerts and EV charging pages. FuelRadar has native apps, detailed station and local pages, report times where supplied, outages, forecasts and dedicated detour checks.
FuelRadar uses supported government fuel-price reporting where available, along with prices reported by retailers and stations. Coverage varies by state and fuel type.
Yes. Signed-in users can save stations and set price alerts for regular checks.
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