Guides

Fuel Guides for Australian Drivers

How fuel prices work, what to do during shortages, and how to pay less at the pump.

April 2026 Live

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How It Affects Australian Fuel

How Iran's blockade is disrupting global oil supply, pushing Australian petrol above $2.50/L, and what drivers can do about it.

Practical

What to Do During a Fuel Shortage

How to find fuel, avoid wasted trips, stretch your tank, and report outages during supply disruptions.

Explainer

How Petrol Prices Work in Australia

The price cycle, crude oil, exchange rates, excise, and why prices swing 30 cents in a single day.

Savings

Best Time to Buy Petrol in Australia

Cheapest days by city, when to avoid filling up, and how to save $260-$780 per year by timing the cycle.

Live fuel data

Check Petrol tracks fuel availability and prices at over 8,000 stations across Australia, updated from official government data sources throughout the day.