PetrolPulse

Market Update

Thursday 23 April 2026

Unleaded 91 · Brent crude, AUD/USD, and city-by-city 4-week outlook

Market signals

Brent Crude

US$105.69

per barrel

vs week prior:+7.7%

Singapore MOGAS tracks Brent with ~1 week lag

AUD/USD

0.7134

exchange rate

vs week prior:Flat

A lower AUD raises the cost of imported fuel

Import Parity

167.2

cents per litre

vs week prior:+4.8%

Estimated wholesale cost before excise and GST

City-by-city outlook

Brisbane

Highermedium confidence

The cost of importing petrol is up 5% — crude oil has risen 10% recently and the Australian dollar has strengthened 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 confidence

The cost of importing petrol is up 5% — crude oil has risen 10% recently and the Australian dollar has strengthened 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 confidence

The cost of importing petrol is up 5% — crude oil has risen 10% recently and the Australian dollar has strengthened 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.

Melbourne

Highermedium confidence

The cost of importing petrol is up 5% — crude oil has risen 10% recently and the Australian dollar has strengthened 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.

Adelaide

Highermedium confidence

The cost of importing petrol is up 5% — crude oil has risen 10% recently and the Australian dollar has strengthened 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.

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