Guides
How fuel prices work, what to do during shortages, and how to pay less at the pump.
How the 2026 blockade pushed up Australian petrol prices, what it did to supply, and how the temporary excise cut worked.
How to find fuel, avoid wasted trips, stretch your tank, and report outages during supply disruptions.
The price cycle, crude oil, exchange rates, excise, and why prices swing 30 cents in a single day.
Cheapest days by city, when to avoid filling up, and how to save $260-$780 per year by timing the cycle.
CheckPetrol tracks fuel availability and prices at over 8,000 stations across Australia, updated from official government data sources throughout the day.