Gold Coast unleaded is averaging 225.3¢/L right now, with the cheapest at 217.5¢/L at Metro Fuel Southport across 133 stations. It is worth waiting before you fill up. Prices easing — likely cheaper in a day or two.
Cheapest
217.5¢
Average
225.3¢
Highest
279.9¢
Stations tracked
133
U91
Prices are drifting steadily down with no sign of a jump. A cheaper day is likely within the next day or two — worth holding off if your tank allows.
Current avg
225.3¢
Live prices across the metro area
Unleaded 91 · daily metro average
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The Gold Coast runs some of the most expensive metro fuel in Queensland. The tourist strip through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach sits well above the Brisbane average, because beachfront demand is far less price-sensitive. The cheaper stations are inland — around Nerang, Molendinar and Robina, where locals actually shop. The rule of thumb here: the closer to the sand, the more you pay.
Southeast Queensland runs one broad discount cycle. The Gold Coast moves with Brisbane — a sharp jump of 25-40¢/L, then a slow grind down over three to five weeks — but the major brands tend to hold the peak a few days longer here than in the capital. Watching Brisbane's cycle position on PetrolPulse is a reliable lead indicator for when the Coast is about to turn.
Queensland's mandatory fuel price reporting scheme means retailers report price changes through the day, so the prices here are close to live across the stations from Coomera down to Coolangatta. The widest spread is usually between the beachfront and the M1 corridor — a few minutes inland can save 10-15¢/L on the same day.
Written and reviewed by Mark Schreuder, founder of PetrolPulse
Unleaded 91 is averaging 225.3¢/L across Gold Coast (133 stations), with the cheapest station at 217.5¢/L. Prices on this page come from official government price feeds and refresh every 30 minutes.
It is worth waiting before you fill up. Prices easing — likely cheaper in a day or two. We forecast Gold Coast prices from the local price cycle plus an import-cost estimate built from Brent crude and the AUD/USD rate, and publish how accurate that forecast has been.
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