What is the average petrol price in Canberra this week?

Regular unleaded (U91) averaged 208.5 c/L in Canberra for the week ending 30 August 2026. Diesel averaged 259.9 c/L. National average: 204.8 c/L.

Why is this a weekly average and not a live price?

Pump prices cycle within a week, so a single moment misleads. The weekly average from the Australian Institute of Petroleum is the fair comparison line. The figures here are the week ending 30 August 2026. Updated each week from AIP's Monday report; this is the week ending 30 August 2026.

Canberra Petrol Prices — Week Ending 30 August 2026

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208.5 c/L average regular unleaded (U91)

Diesel: 259.9 c/L · National U91 average: 204.8 c/L

AIP weekly report · week ending 30 August 2026

Canberra has historically shown weak cycling compared with the larger capitals, so prices tend to move less sharply from day to day. Alongside that flatter pattern, the city has tended to sit at the higher end for pump prices.

The ACT has fuel price monitoring in place, so you can check reported station prices across the territory rather than rely on the board of whichever servo you happen to pass. With less of a cycle to time, comparing stations is the main way to save.

Capital-city weekly averages, week ending 30 August 2026
City	U91 (c/L)	Diesel (c/L)
Sydney	202.5	248.0
Melbourne	204.7	253.1
Brisbane	202.3	252.8
Perth	203.4	246.2
Adelaide	203.0	249.4
Hobart	207.2	255.2
Canberra	208.5	259.9
Darwin	211.6	256.8
National average	204.8	252.7

What does a drive cost at Canberra prices?

Distance (km)

Consumption (L/100 km)

Fuel price (c/L)

Split between

Return trip

$16.68

Fuel used8.0 L

Price used208.5 c/L

Default price: Canberra average U91, week ending 30 August 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average petrol price in Canberra this week?: Regular unleaded (U91) averaged 208.5 c/L across Canberra for the week ending 30 August 2026, and diesel averaged 259.9 c/L. The national average was 204.8 c/L.
Why is this a weekly average and not a live price?: Pump prices cycle within a week, so any single moment misleads. The weekly average is the fair comparison line. It comes from the Australian Institute of Petroleum's weekly report; the figures here are the week ending 30 August 2026. Updated each week from AIP's Monday report; this is the week ending 30 August 2026.

Trip costs from Canberra

Sources — figures current as at 30 August 2026.

Updated each week from AIP's Monday report; this is the week ending 30 August 2026. Individual stations vary with the price cycle. ACT drivers can check live station prices via the state's fuel price service.