Guide · Updated 2026
Best petrol price apps
in Australia (2026)
GasBuddy left Australia. Here's an honest look at what's worth using now - apps, websites, and government tools.
What happened to GasBuddy in Australia?
GasBuddy shut down its Australian operations in late 2022, redirecting users to its US product. At its peak, GasBuddy AU had strong community adoption and good metro coverage, but it was never profitable here. When the US parent company refocused on North America, the Australian product was quietly discontinued.
Searches for “GasBuddy Australia” remain high. If you arrived here looking for a GasBuddy replacement, the options below cover everything it did - and in some cases considerably more.
The main options compared
FuelRadar
Price cycles & alerts
Strengths
- Strong cycle prediction and daily alerts
- Active development and frequent updates
- Australia-wide coverage
- Community-contributed prices
Limitations
- App-only - no web version
- Cycle-based only; doesn't incorporate oil market signals
- Requires account for full features
Best for: Daily drivers who want push alerts when it's time to fill up.
PetrolSpy
Price comparison
Strengths
- Largest raw station database in Australia
- Good coverage in regional and rural areas
- Web and app both functional
Limitations
- Minimal forecasting - focused on current prices, not future direction
- UI is dated
- No macro market signals
Best for: Finding the cheapest station near you right now, especially outside capital cities.
PetrolPulse
Price forecasting
Strengths
- Incorporates live oil market signals and AUD/USD - not just cycle patterns
- No app install or account required
- 4-week macro outlook alongside the cycle recommendation
- Station finder with live prices
Limitations
- Web-only - no native app
- Coverage weighted toward capital cities
Best for: Drivers who want to know whether this fill-up will be cheaper or more expensive than last month's - not just which day of the week.
MotorMouth
Price comparison
Strengths
- App-based with community price reports
- Good metropolitan coverage
- Vehicle fuel cost calculator
Limitations
- App-only
- Forecast capability limited
- Less active development in recent years
Best for: Quick current price lookup on mobile, particularly in metro areas.
Government fuel price schemes
The most accurate live price data in Australia comes from state government mandatory reporting schemes, not third-party apps. Most apps source their data from these schemes. Going direct gives you the freshest data with no middleman.
FuelCheck
Real-time prices from all NSW fuel retailers, updated as prices change. The most comprehensive live price feed in the country. Available via web and API.
FuelWatch
Unique in Australia: stations must submit their next day's price the afternoon before. Prices are locked for 24 hours from 6am each day. This makes Perth the most predictable market in the country - you know tomorrow's prices today.
VicFuels / Servo Saver
Victorian government fuel price reporting scheme. Real-time prices across VIC stations. Available through the Servo Saver app and web portal.
QLD Fuel Price Reporting
Queensland's mandatory price reporting requires stations to report prices in real time. Data feeds into third-party apps including PetrolSpy and FuelRadar.
SA, NT, ACT, and TAS have less comprehensive mandatory reporting. Third-party apps typically have better coverage in these states than government portals.
Which should you use?
The honest answer: it depends on your question.
Where is the cheapest petrol near me right now?
NSW FuelCheck (NSW), FuelWatch (WA), or PetrolSpy nationally. These give the most current station-level data.
Should I fill up today or wait a few days?
PetrolPulse or FuelRadar. Both track the price cycle and can tell you whether you're at a trough (fill up now) or heading toward one (wait).
Will petrol be cheaper or more expensive next month?
PetrolPulse. The 4-week macro outlook factors in oil market movements and AUD/USD that other apps don't incorporate.
I just want a simple app on my phone
FuelRadar or MotorMouth for an app experience. PetrolPulse is web-only but works well on mobile browsers without an install.
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