Stations running dry across Australia
Check stations where one or more fuel types may be unavailable. Compare affected areas by state and fuel type, then open the map or station page before you drive.
What this means: roughly 328 stations currently show a flagged or missing fuel price. Filter by state or fuel below, then confirm on the map before you drive.
Availability signals come from fuel price feeds and can include placeholder prices, inactive station records, or unavailable fuel records. Confirm locally before relying on a single station.
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Data sourced from government fuel price feeds. A station is marked as "running dry" when its reported price is $999.90 (placeholder), zero, or explicitly flagged as unavailable. Auto-refreshes every 5 minutes. Last data update: 11/06/2026, 5:16 am
National Fuel Availability Report: Current Supply Chain Status
Australia is currently experiencing localized fuel shortage incidents driven by intermittent supply chain disruptions affecting various distribution hubs. Industry analysts and retailers have attributed these challenges to a combination of logistical constraints and maintenance schedules impacting the timely replenishment of petrol stations running dry in specific regions. While there are hundreds of stations currently reporting intermittent stock outages, stakeholders are working to stabilize delivery schedules and restore normal operations across the fuel retail network.
Queensland is currently identified as the most severely impacted state, with significant regional variations in stock levels reported. These supply challenges necessitate proactive planning for motorists. To ensure efficient travel and avoid unnecessary trips, we strongly advise drivers to utilise the FuelRadar map to verify real-time stock availability at their local service station before departing.
What to check
- The Australian Institute of Petroleum continues to monitor national terminal stocks, reporting that base fuel supplies remain adequate despite temporary distribution bottlenecks.
- The ACCC has urged motorists to avoid panic-buying behaviours, noting that such actions exacerbate the pressure on the fuel supply chain and prolong local delivery delays.
- Major fuel retailers have confirmed they are prioritising urgent deliveries to impacted service stations to address the current inventory fluctuations as quickly as possible.
Regional Impact Analysis
New South Wales
101 affectedNew South Wales has the highest reported impact, with 101 stations showing one or more unavailable fuel types. The most affected fuel shown in the feed is multiple fuel grades. Check the map before driving to a station shown on this list.
Queensland
89 affectedQueensland has the notable availability pressure, with 89 stations showing one or more unavailable fuel types. The most affected fuel shown in the feed is multiple fuel grades. Check the map before driving to a station shown on this list.
South Australia
49 affectedSouth Australia has the some reported availability pressure, with 49 stations showing one or more unavailable fuel types. The most affected fuel shown in the feed is multiple fuel grades. Check the map before driving to a station shown on this list.
Victoria
42 affectedVictoria has the some reported availability pressure, with 42 stations showing one or more unavailable fuel types. The most affected fuel shown in the feed is multiple fuel grades. Check the map before driving to a station shown on this list.
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What does "Running Dry" mean?
A station is flagged as "running dry" when its reported fuel price data becomes stale, shows placeholder values ($999.90), or the station is explicitly marked as inactive by data providers. This typically indicates the station has run out of one or more fuel types, though it can also reflect temporary reporting issues.
Why are stations running dry?
Availability can change because of delivery timing, temporary supply gaps, station maintenance, reporting delays, or strong local demand. Regional stations can be affected sooner because deliveries are less frequent and storage capacity varies by site.
How often is this data updated?
FuelRadar Australia aggregates data from official fuel price feeds across Australian states and territories. The availability tracker refreshes every 5 minutes so you can see the latest status signals in one place.
What should I do if my local station is dry?
Use the FuelRadar Australia map to find the nearest servo that still has fuel. Fill only what you need, check nearby alternatives before making a special trip, and consider another compatible fuel type if your vehicle supports it.
FuelRadar Australia sources fuel price data from government-mandated reporting systems and official state price portals across the country. This dashboard refreshes every 5 minutes and covers 328 affected servos across all Australian states and territories.