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Australian Q1 RV Market Report Reveals Shifts in Market Leaders

18.05.2026 13:47 1 min 1 source
RV PRO ISL
Australian Q1 RV Market Report Reveals Shifts in Market Leaders
Original source: RV PRO

Retain Media released its Q1 2026 RV Market Brand Consideration Report, based on over 2.7 million search queries, detailing consumer interest across Australia's recreational vehicle sector. Jayco strengthened its lead to 23.6%, while Opus Camper rose to 3.5% through consistent growth since mid-2025. Lifestyle Campers recovered to 2.8%, and Patriot Campers increased from 1.2% to 1.5%. Zone RV saw a sharp decline after an unusually high Q4 2025, described as a correction.

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Australian Q1 RV Market Report Reveals Shifts in Market Leaders

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🇦🇺 Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.31 /l

AUD1.89 · €1.15/l

59 of 140

cheaper than 59% of countries

Premium 95

$1.44 /l

AUD2.07 · €1.26/l

40 of 94

cheaper than 59% of countries

Premium 98

$1.50 /l

AUD2.16 · €1.31/l

12 of 24

cheaper than 54% of countries

Diesel

$1.59 /l

AUD2.29 · €1.39/l

81 of 141

pricier than 57% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.62 /l

AUD2.32 · €1.41/l

11 of 41

cheaper than 76% of countries

LPG

$1.02 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.89/l

36 of 55

pricier than 64% of countries

E85

$1.72 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.50/l

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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