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The national average moved higher. If your local cycle is starting to reset, compare nearby stations before more sites follow.
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Australia fuel market update — 15 July 2026
On 15 July 2026, the national U91 average was 173.8c per litre (up 4.1c on the day before), ranging 149.9-257c across Australia.
U91 national average15 July 2026
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U91 national average is 173.8c
The national U91 average rose 4.1c day on day to 173.8c. If a new cycle is starting, fill before the rest of the network follows.
- U91 average
173.8c
- Cheapest
149.9c
- Dearest
257c
- Day on day
+4.1c
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.
Up 4.1c
Wholesale signals
Brent US$85.80 · AUD/USD 0.6985 · +13.5c/L retail-TGP margin
Open market dashboardNational price spread
U91 ranged from 149.9c to 257c across Australia. A wide spread means suburb and station choice can beat the national average.
View price trendsDriver action
If you are below half a tank, check nearby stations now. A price reset can spread quickly in cycle markets.
Check cyclesPump price implications
What this means at the bowser
- U91 rose on this update, so check whether your local cycle has started to climb before delaying a needed fill.
- Retail margins are around 13.5c/L above terminal-gate price, so local cycle position is likely more important than the wholesale margin today.
- 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
15 July 2026 market signals
The daily U91 move alongside wholesale margin, crude/currency pressure and current availability risk.
U91 daily move
+4.1c
National average is moving dearer; compare nearby stations before the cycle spreads.
Retail margin
+13.5c
Retail margin is inside the normal fair-price band.
Import pressure
Brent US$85.80 · AUD 0.6985
Crude and currency move wholesale costs before they reach the pump.
Supply watch
41d cover
National stock cover is enough context for supply risk.
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.
Higher-price setup is active
U91 is rising while the retail margin is still around 13.5c/L. That can mean wholesale pressure or a fresh city reset is moving through before retailers have rebuilt margin.
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 173.8c per litre on 15 July 2026, with stations ranging from 149.9 to 257c.
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Compare prices near you
- This update reflects the national U91 average for 15 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.