Market Update
Monday 6 April 2026
Unleaded 91 · Brent crude, AUD/USD, and city-by-city 4-week outlook
Market signals
Brent Crude
US$110.03
per barrel
Singapore MOGAS tracks Brent with ~1 week lag
AUD/USD
0.6916
exchange rate
A lower AUD raises the cost of imported fuel
Import Parity
174.8
cents per litre
Estimated wholesale cost before excise and GST
City-by-city outlook
Melbourne
Highermedium confidenceThe cost of importing petrol is up 6% — crude oil has risen 9% 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.
Sydney
Highermedium confidenceThe cost of importing petrol is up 6% — crude oil has risen 9% 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.
Brisbane
Highermedium confidenceThe cost of importing petrol is up 6% — crude oil has risen 9% 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.
Perth
Highermedium confidenceThe cost of importing petrol is up 6% — crude oil has risen 9% 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.