Weekly Fuel Report - Thursday 23 April 2026

Welcome to the weekly fuel report for the period of 13 April 2026 to 19 April 2026. This week has seen a welcome relief for motorists across the country, with petrol and diesel prices continuing their downward trajectory in all major capital cities and regional hubs. As we analyse the latest data, it is clear that the discounting phase of the price cycle is in full swing across the eastern seaboard, while the wholesale price softening has finally begun to flow through to diesel consumers.

Current fuel prices and prediction

Downward Trend: Average prices for Unleaded 91 (U91) fell in every monitored city this week, with Hobart and Adelaide seeing the most significant drops of over 20 cents per litre (cpl).
Perth Value: Perth remains the most affordable capital city for U91, averaging 206.82 cpl, followed closely by Adelaide and Hobart.
Diesel Relief: Diesel prices, which have remained stubbornly high, saw substantial decreases this week. Hobart recorded a massive 33.53 cpl drop in diesel averages.
Premium Petrols: Premium 95 and 98 followed the general market trend, falling between 10 and 20 cpl in most jurisdictions.
Cycle Status: Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are currently in the falling limb of their respective price cycles. We anticipate prices will continue to fall for at least another week before reaching the cycle bottom.

Capital City Price Comparison

The table below provides a comparison of Unleaded 91 prices across Australian capital cities for the week ending 19 April 2026.

City	Fuel Type	Average Price	Min Price	Max Price	Price Change	Percent Change	Trend
Sydney	Unleaded 91	211.61 cpl	203.3 cpl	218.21 cpl	-14.91 cpl	-6.83%	Falling
Melbourne	Unleaded 91	215.89 cpl	208.22 cpl	220.23 cpl	-12.01 cpl	-5.45%	Falling
Brisbane	Unleaded 91	214.1 cpl	205.62 cpl	219.99 cpl	-14.37 cpl	-6.53%	Falling
Perth	Unleaded 91	206.82 cpl	196.98 cpl	214.59 cpl	-17.61 cpl	-8.21%	Falling
Adelaide	Unleaded 91	210.21 cpl	197.67 cpl	219.11 cpl	-21.44 cpl	-9.79%	Falling
Hobart	Unleaded 91	210.76 cpl	198.77 cpl	219.09 cpl	-20.32 cpl	-9.27%	Falling
Darwin	Unleaded 91	217.26 cpl	206.41 cpl	224.65 cpl	-18.24 cpl	-8.12%	Falling
Canberra	Unleaded 91	214.05 cpl	208.41 cpl	218.42 cpl	-10.01 cpl	-4.58%	Falling

Price Trends by Fuel Type

While U91 is the most common fuel type, significant movements were also observed in diesel and premium variants across the national landscape.

Fuel Type	National Average	Cheapest City	Cheapest Price	Trend
Unleaded 91	213.56 cpl	Perth	206.82 cpl	Falling
E10 Petrol	210.33 cpl	Hobart	198.89 cpl	Falling
Diesel	308.83 cpl	Perth	303.99 cpl	Falling
Premium 95	229.44 cpl	Perth	222.95 cpl	Falling
Premium 98	239.12 cpl	Perth	232.38 cpl	Falling

Looking Ahead

In the coming three to four weeks, we expect the following trends to emerge:

Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane: These cities are currently in the middle of a discounting phase. Prices should continue to fall for another 7 to 10 days. Motorists should hold off on major fill-ups until late April to capture the bottom of the cycle.
Adelaide: Having seen a sharp drop this week, Adelaide is likely approaching its price floor. We expect prices to stabilise before a potential sharp rise in early May.
Perth: The unique weekly cycle in Perth will continue. The cheapest days remain Monday and Tuesday, and we advise motorists to organise their fueling around these days to capitalise on the lowest rates.
Diesel: The global supply pressures on diesel are beginning to ease slightly. We predict a slow but steady decline in diesel prices over the next month, though they will remain significantly higher than petrol.

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Conclusion

The current period represents an excellent opportunity for motorists to save, provided they shop around. With the national average for U91 sitting at 213.56 cpl and prices still falling in the major eastern capitals, the strategy for the next week should be to buy only what is necessary or wait for the predicted cycle bottom. Stay informed by checking local prices regularly to ensure you are not overpaying during this volatile period.