Fuel Prices in Australia
Should you buy now or wait? Live verdict, weekly cycle, monthly history.
Australia U98 today
229.8c/L13.4c above 30-day average
Wait if you can
Australia prices typically peak Tuesday and bottom Thursday.
Weekly Price Cycle
90-day average by day — U98
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Daily price history - U98
Australia average per litre. Defaults to last 30 days.
Top cities right now
7-day average vs Australia national average
- 1
Perth
WA - 727 stations
230.5c/L
+0.7 vs national
- 2
Sydney
NSW - 1,951 stations
231.3c/L
+1.5 vs national
- 3
Brisbane
QLD - 1,287 stations
233c/L
+3.2 vs national
- 4
Melbourne
VIC - 1,485 stations
233.9c/L
+4.1 vs national
- 5
Adelaide
SA - 545 stations
233.9c/L
+4.1 vs national
Cheapest brand right now
Costco at 211.5c/L
18.3c below national avg - U98 - 11 stations
Monthly average - last 12 months
| Month | Avg | Min | Max | Stations | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 230.6c/L | 99.9c/L | 459.9c/L | 6,042 | +27.7 |
| Jul 2026 | 202.9c/L | 121.9c/L | 499.9c/L | 6,084 | +9.9 |
| Jun 2026 | 193c/L | 140c/L | 499.9c/L | 6,074 | -17.1 |
| May 2026 | 210.1c/L | 99.9c/L | 499.9c/L | 6,090 | -24.9 |
| Apr 2026 | 235c/L | 99.9c/L | 400c/L | 5,902 | -35.9 |
| Mar 2026 | 270.9c/L | 99.9c/L | 432.1c/L | 4,815 | - |