Weekly Fuel Report - Thursday 2 April 2026

Welcome to the FuelRadar weekly fuel report for the period of 23 March to 29 March 2026. During this week, Australian motorists faced significant upward pressure at the bowser, with prices across all major capital cities and regional centres continuing to climb. The most notable trend has been the sharp rise in diesel prices, which have now comfortably cleared the $3.00 per litre mark across the country, while regular unleaded petrol (U91) is averaging above 250 cents per litre (cpl) nationally.

Current fuel prices and prediction

Unleaded 91: The national average for U91 rose to 251.95 cpl this week. Melbourne recorded the lowest capital city average at 247.98 cpl, while Darwin saw the highest at 257.11 cpl.
Diesel: Diesel prices have seen an aggressive spike, with the national average hitting 307.33 cpl. This represents a weekly increase of over 20 cpl in most jurisdictions.
Premium Grades: P95 and P98 followed the rising trend, with national averages of 267.49 cpl and 277.1 cpl respectively.
Market Trend: Prices are currently in the rising phase of the price cycle across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Perth and Adelaide are also seeing sustained increases.
Prediction: We expect prices to remain elevated for the coming week as the current cycle peaks, before a potential slow softening in the following fortnight.

Capital City Price Comparison

The following table provides a breakdown of Unleaded 91 (U91) prices across Australia's capital cities for the period ending 29 March 2026.

City	Fuel Type	Average Price	Min Price	Max Price	Price Change	Percent Change	Trend
Sydney	Unleaded 91	250.95 cpl	244.30 cpl	256.43 cpl	12.13 cpl	4.97%	Rising
Melbourne	Unleaded 91	247.98 cpl	242.27 cpl	254.71 cpl	12.44 cpl	5.13%	Rising
Brisbane	Unleaded 91	250.69 cpl	242.08 cpl	256.67 cpl	14.59 cpl	6.03%	Rising
Perth	Unleaded 91	252.37 cpl	245.03 cpl	258.39 cpl	10.39 cpl	4.22%	Rising
Adelaide	Unleaded 91	254.77 cpl	248.69 cpl	259.57 cpl	10.88 cpl	4.37%	Rising
Canberra	Unleaded 91	251.54 cpl	244.58 cpl	257.44 cpl	12.86 cpl	5.26%	Rising
Hobart	Unleaded 91	255.83 cpl	249.20 cpl	259.52 cpl	8.61 cpl	3.46%	Rising
Darwin	Unleaded 91	257.11 cpl	249.36 cpl	263.08 cpl	13.72 cpl	5.50%	Rising

Price Trends by Fuel Type

The national averages across all fuel types have shown a sharp increase, particularly in the diesel and premium diesel categories, which have been fueled by global supply constraints and increased wholesale costs.

Fuel Type	National Average Price	Cheapest City	Cheapest Price	Trend
Unleaded 91	251.95 cpl	Melbourne	247.98 cpl	Rising
E10 Petrol	248.63 cpl	Geelong	244.91 cpl	Rising
Diesel	307.33 cpl	Melbourne	301.95 cpl	Rising
Premium 95	267.49 cpl	Geelong	261.65 cpl	Rising
Premium 98	277.10 cpl	Geelong	271.40 cpl	Rising

Looking Ahead

As we analyse the data for the next month, motorists should prepare for sustained high prices. In Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, the current rising phase of the petrol price cycle is expected to reach its peak within the next 7 to 10 days. Once the peak is reached, we anticipate a slow decline in prices, though the "bottom" of the cycle may still be higher than previous months due to international market volatility.

Perth's weekly cycle will continue to see the cheapest prices on Tuesdays before the regular Wednesday hike. Adelaide's cycle remains less predictable but is currently trending toward a peak. For diesel users, the outlook remains challenging; with national averages now exceeding 300 cpl, there is little evidence to suggest a significant correction in the next 3 to 4 weeks. We advise motorists to fill up when they see prices below the current city average to avoid the top of the cycle.

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This report is based on fuel price data collected between 23 March and 29 March 2026. Prices are subject to change and motorists should check the FuelRadar app for the most current mobile updates.