Petrol and diesel prices in Australia
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for Australia. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in Australia
- RON 95 1.73 AUD/L $1.20/L · $4.55/gal -21.0% in 30 days
- RON 98 1.81 AUD/L $1.26/L · $4.76/gal -21.0% in 30 days
- Diesel 1.88 AUD/L $1.31/L · $4.94/gal -25.4% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in Australia
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | -21.0% | -25.4% | -3.4% |
| RON 98 | -21.0% | -25.2% | -4.3% |
| Diesel | -25.4% | -27.7% | -6.4% |
Fuel prices by state in Australia
Figures for 6 July 2026, in AUD per litre.
| State | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 1.72 | 1.80 | 1.87 |
| Northern Territory | 1.86 | 1.94 | 2.01 |
| Queensland | 1.73 | 1.81 | 1.87 |
| South Australia | 1.65 | 1.73 | 1.81 |
| Tasmania | 1.79 | 1.87 | 1.95 |
| Victoria | 1.70 | 1.78 | 1.84 |
| Western Australia | 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.82 |
Fuel price history for Australia
The last 24 published updates, in AUD per litre. We hold 28 readings for Australia, back to 6 January 2019.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | 1.81 | 1.88 | |
| 1.64 | 1.72 | 1.80 | |
| 1.67 | 1.75 | 1.89 | |
| 1.72 | 1.80 | 1.99 | |
| 1.74 | 1.82 | 2.05 | |
| 2.19 | 2.29 | 2.52 | |
| 2.17 | 2.27 | 2.43 | |
| 2.32 | 2.42 | 2.60 | |
| 2.24 | 2.34 | 2.53 | |
| 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.67 | |
| 1.96 | 2.06 | 2.27 | |
| 1.86 | 1.96 | 2.13 | |
| 1.69 | 1.79 | 1.91 | |
| 1.75 | 1.85 | 1.97 | |
| 1.79 | 1.89 | 2.01 | |
| 1.89 | 1.99 | 2.06 | |
| 1.95 | 2.05 | 2.10 | |
| 2.01 | 2.11 | 2.18 | |
| 2.06 | 2.16 | 2.23 | |
| 1.91 | 2.01 | 2.08 | |
| 1.97 | 2.07 | 2.15 | |
| 1.99 | 2.09 | 2.26 | |
| 2.16 | 2.26 | 2.33 | |
| 1.62 | 1.72 | 1.77 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in Australia today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 95 petrol in Australia costs 1.73 AUD per litre — about $1.20 per litre, or $4.55 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in Australia?
RON 95 costs 1.73 AUD per litre in Australia as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Australia?
Petrol is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 1.88 AUD per litre and petrol 1.73 AUD per litre — a difference of 0.149 AUD (7.9% less than diesel).
Have fuel prices gone up in Australia?
Petrol in Australia has fallen 21.0% in the past 30 days, from 2.19 to 1.73 AUD per litre.
When were these Australia fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. Australia typically publishes new fuel prices about every 10 days.
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