Illawarra prices follow Sydney
Wollongong runs on the NSW cycle, moving largely in step with Sydney's 18 to 28 day discount swing. The Illawarra sometimes lags the Sydney jump by a day or two as changes come down the M1, so Sydney's cycle position on PetrolPulse is a useful early read on when the Gong's prices are about to turn.
Real-time FuelCheck data
Like the rest of NSW, Wollongong is covered by FuelCheck's 30-minute mandatory reporting, so the prices on this page are effectively live across the stations from Bulli down to Dapto. No daily-average guesswork — what you see is within minutes of the pump.
Fill before the coast
The cheapest competition sits in the suburbs around Warrawong, Dapto and Figtree. Prices rise sharply heading south toward Shellharbour and Kiama, and further down the South Coast where stations are sparse and pricier. If you're heading south for a weekend, top up in Wollongong first.