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The national average moved lower. Cheaper local prices may be opening up, especially where the city cycle is already easing.
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Australia fuel market update — 13 July 2026
On 13 July 2026, the national U91 average was 169.5c per litre (down 3.3c on the day before), ranging 141.5-259.9c across Australia.
U91 national average13 July 2026
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U91 national average is 169.5c
The national U91 average fell 3.3c day on day to 169.5c. A good day to fill up if you're near the cycle trough.
- U91 average
169.5c
- Cheapest
141.5c
- Dearest
259.9c
- Day on day
-3.3c
This week in numbers
What changed in the fuel market
A quick read on the national U91 move, wholesale inputs and what drivers should check before filling up.
Down 3.3c
Wholesale signals
Wholesale context appears on the latest update when source feeds are available. Use the market dashboard for crude, currency, stock cover and terminal-gate signals.
Open market dashboardNational price spread
U91 ranged from 141.5c to 259.9c across Australia. A wide spread means suburb and station choice can beat the national average.
View price trendsDriver action
If you can wait and your city is still easing, watch for the trough. If you need fuel today, compare station prices first.
Check cyclesPump price implications
What this means at the bowser
- U91 fell on this update, which can mean better buying windows are opening if your city cycle is also easing.
- Wholesale-to-retail margin is shown on the latest update when terminal-gate data is available. Older archive pages should be read as price-history snapshots.
- Wholesale moves usually take one to two weeks to work through retail prices, while city fuel cycles can reset much faster. Read the national update as context, then check your city page and nearby stations before driving.
Market signals
13 July 2026 market signals
The daily U91 move alongside wholesale margin, crude/currency pressure and current availability risk.
U91 daily move
−3.3c
National average is easing; cheaper local options may be opening.
Forecast scenarios
How to interpret the next move
Petrol forecasts are not one signal. FuelRadar weighs the local cycle, wholesale pressure, AUD/USD and retail margin so the Australia update reads as a practical scenario instead of a raw chart.
Cheaper window may be opening
U91 fell 3.3c day on day. Treat that as a signal to check city-cycle position and nearby station prices before filling a full tank.
Check nearby pricesHigher-price setup
A higher scenario appears when terminal-gate prices, crude or a city reset rise faster than retail competition can absorb. Fill sooner if your local stations are already lifting.
Check retail marginRelief setup
A relief scenario appears when retail margin is wide, wholesale costs ease or the city cycle is still discounting. Waiting can help if your tank and local prices give you room.
Check cyclesMixed or low-confidence setup
A mixed scenario appears when wholesale and city-cycle signals disagree, or when a supply event distorts reported prices. In that case, treat the forecast as context and use station-level data.
Open market dataCity-by-city outlook
Check where your city sits in the cycle
The national market update is useful context, but each capital can be in a different part of its retail cycle.
Sydney
Cycle market. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookMelbourne
Cycle market. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookBrisbane
Longer discounting cycle. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookPerth
Weekly FuelWatch rhythm. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookAdelaide
Cycle market. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookCanberra
Local trend check. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookDarwin
Local trend check. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookHobart
Local trend check. Open the city page for current U91 averages, local timing and suburb links before a big fill.
Open city outlookHow this update is generated
Data sources, timing and confidence
FuelRadar combines reported station prices with wholesale and supply signals so the daily Australia market update explains both what changed and what to check next.
Built from reported source data
Station-level prices, refresh timing and cycle signals stay tied to the same source data.
- Daily averages are calculated from supported Australia station price feeds for the default petrol grade, then compared with the previous available day.
- Wholesale context comes from terminal-gate pricing, crude oil and AUD/USD signals where available. Those inputs usually influence pump prices with a lag.
- City and cycle links are interpretation aids, not a guarantee. Each city can be in a different part of its retail cycle on the same national update.
- Always confirm the station price, fuel grade and update time before making a long detour.
Frequently asked
Market update FAQ
The national U91 average was 169.5c per litre on 13 July 2026, with stations ranging from 141.5 to 259.9c.
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Compare prices near you
- This update reflects the national U91 average for 13 July 2026. Prices vary by state, suburb and station. The figure above is the country-wide mean.
- Open the fuel map to compare stations near you, or check the fair price watch to see how far retailers are above the wholesale price today.