Fuel Prices Drop Below $2 in All Australian Capital Cities
Fuel prices have plummeted below a significant milestone, with unleaded petrol now available for under $2 per litre in every capital city across Australia. This shift represents a rare moment of relief for motorists following months of price volatility, easing below a level long considered a pressure point for household budgets.
National Relief for Motorists
On Sunrise, co-host Matt "Shirvo" Shirvington described the change as a "milestone," while Nat Barr noted that the drop would be welcomed in Canberra, adding that the "government is happy today." The easing comes as the fuel excise cut continues to flow through to consumers, helping drive down prices nationwide.
Cheapest Prices Across Capitals
Sydney is leading the country with the cheapest unleaded recorded at $1.69 per litre at Temco Petroleum in Greenacre, while diesel at the same site is sitting at $2.59. Across other capitals, prices are also trending lower:
- Brisbane: Unleaded at $1.89 and diesel at $2.75 at Quill Petroleum in Red Hill.
- Gold Coast: Unleaded at $1.91 and diesel at $2.86 at Hope Energy in Biggera Waters.
- Melbourne: Unleaded at $1.77 and diesel at $2.83 at Metro Truganina in the west.
- Canberra: Unleaded at $1.97 and diesel at $2.79 at Metro Petroleum in Fyshwick.
- Adelaide: Unleaded at $1.85 at Mobil Hampstead Gardens.
- Perth: Unleaded at $1.77 and diesel at $2.65 at Burk Cannington.
- Hobart: Unleaded at $1.85.
- Darwin: Unleaded at $1.98.
Diesel remains below $3 in both Hobart and Darwin, rounding out the national picture. While prices still vary between suburbs and service stations, the broader trend clearly shows fuel has dropped significantly, offering much-needed financial respite to Australian drivers.
