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
Singapore MOGAS tracks Brent with ~1 week lag
AUD/USD
0.7134
exchange rate
A lower AUD raises the cost of imported fuel
Import Parity
167.2
cents per litre
Estimated wholesale cost before excise and GST
City-by-city outlook
Brisbane
Highermedium confidenceThe 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 confidenceThe 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 confidenceThe 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 confidenceThe 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 confidenceThe 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.