Sydney Petrol Prices — Week Ending 12 July 2026
Diesel: 185.8 c/L · National U91 average: 169.4 c/L
AIP weekly report · week ending 12 July 2026Petrol prices in Sydney move through a pronounced cycle, so the day you fill up can matter as much as where. Prices tend to climb quickly to a peak, then drift down over the following stretch before the next rise, which means filling near the bottom of the cycle can make a real difference.
To see where the cycle sits right now, FuelCheck, a NSW Government service, publishes live prices from stations across the state. It's the quickest way to check what's actually on the board near you before you commit to a tank.
| City | U91 (c/L) | Diesel (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 165.5 | 185.8 |
| Melbourne | 166.9 | 187.7 |
| Brisbane | 169.9 | 188.2 |
| Perth | 167.1 | 182.8 |
| Adelaide | 163.5 | 187.2 |
| Hobart | 173.4 | 199.1 |
| Canberra | 178.3 | 200.3 |
| Darwin | 173.1 | 188.9 |
| National average | 169.4 | 190.7 |
What does a drive cost at Sydney prices?
Default price: Sydney average U91, week ending 12 July 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average petrol price in Sydney this week?
- Regular unleaded (U91) averaged 165.5 c/L across Sydney for the week ending 12 July 2026, and diesel averaged 185.8 c/L. The national average was 169.4 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 and we refresh it every week.
Trip costs from Sydney
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly prices reportverified
- ACCC weekly fuel price monitoringcross-checked
Weekly average retail prices for the week ending 12 July 2026 — individual stations vary with the price cycle. NSW drivers can check live station prices via the state's fuel price service.