Stations running dry in South Australia
Track service stations in South Australia where one or more fuel types may be unavailable. Use the list, map, and related locality pages to check the strongest availability pressure before you drive.
What this means: roughly 48 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: 23/06/2026, 1:16 pm
National Fuel Availability Bulletin: Current Supply Chain Status
Australia is currently experiencing localized fuel shortage issues linked to ongoing supply chain disruptions affecting various regions. Industry analysts and supply chain experts have attributed these challenges to a combination of logistical constraints, maintenance at key refineries, and fluctuating wholesale distribution timelines. While these factors have resulted in widespread outages and instances of petrol stations running dry across the country, fuel wholesalers are actively working to restore delivery schedules and stabilize inventory levels at affected service stations.
Queensland is currently identified as the state experiencing the most significant impact regarding fuel availability. Motorists in this region, along with those in other affected areas, are encouraged to exercise patience and utilize the FuelRadar map to verify real-time stock availability before traveling to a local servo. By checking current data, drivers can avoid unnecessary trips and ensure they can locate petrol stations with active supplies.
What to check
- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) continues to monitor fuel price and supply data to ensure transparency and prevent anti-competitive behaviour during supply disruptions.
- Major fuel retailers have issued statements confirming that they are prioritising resupply efforts to service stations experiencing low stock, citing logistical prioritisation as the primary method to mitigate the shortage.
- The Federal Government has maintained that national fuel security remains robust, with sufficient reserves in the system to meet demand while supply chains recover from temporary logistical bottlenecks.
Browse related fuel outage pages for South Australia
Use these pages to compare affected states, regions, and local hotspots without losing the current outage context.
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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 48 affected servos across all Australian states and territories.