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The average Australian driver overpays $150 a year — just by filling up at the wrong time and place. Find the cheapest station near you, and know whether to fill up today or wait for the dip.
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This week's fill-up recommendation
Updated daily. Based on price cycle position and market signals.
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Search by suburb or postcode. Prices colour-coded from lowest to highest.
4-week price outlook
Historical prices + forecast direction. Based on oil markets and AUD/USD.
Price History & 4-Week Outlook
Unleaded 91 · Solid = historical · Dashed = forecast
The cost of importing petrol is up 8% — crude oil has risen 11% recently and the Australian dollar has weakened against the USD. Both factors increase what retailers pay before they set prices at the pump. Even at the next price cycle low, expect to pay more than last month's low. If your tank allows, fill up a little more than usual now.
Best days to fill up — by city
Computed from 90 days of actual price data. Full guide →
Shows the cheapest day of the week on average over 90 days. Timing shifts when oil markets move sharply — check your city forecast for today's recommendation.
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Three signals. One clear recommendation.
Global Oil Markets
We track Singapore MOGAS spot prices, the benchmark that determines Australian wholesale fuel costs, updated daily. When it moves, local retail prices follow within approximately two weeks.
The Australian Dollar
A softer AUD means more expensive imported fuel. We factor in the AUD/USD exchange rate so currency fluctuations don't catch you off guard.
Local Price Cycles
We layer in city-specific cycle data: weekly in Sydney and Melbourne, fortnightly in Brisbane. The timing of your recommendation is always calibrated to your market.
The combination gives you something standard price apps can't offer: advance notice of price movements, not just a record of them.
Why global oil prices predict what you pay at the pump
Australian petrol prices don't move at random. They're largely determined by what Singapore refiners charge for refined fuel - a benchmark known as MOGAS 95. When that price rises, Australian wholesale costs follow within approximately two weeks. Add the AUD/USD exchange rate, and you can model retail price direction with meaningful accuracy.
Standard price apps don't use this data. They can identify that prices typically drop on a particular day in your city. What they can't tell you is whether this week will be cheaper or significantly more expensive than the last.
That's what PetrolPulse is built to do.
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