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Fuel price surge and supply fears put brake on Australian Easter road trips

26.03.2026 14:00 1 min 1 source РУС
the Guardian ENG
Fuel price surge and supply fears put brake on Australian Easter road trips
Original source: the Guardian

Soaring fuel prices and concerns about regional supply are leading Australians to cancel or adjust their Easter holiday plans. Petrol prices have risen from 180 to 250 cents per litre and diesel to around 300 cents since early March, with hundreds of service stations across the country experiencing shortages. The tourism industry council expects 86% of the 1.3 million additional regional visitors in April to travel by private vehicle.

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AU Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 05.09.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.51 /l

AUD2.09 · €1.30/l

90 of 167

pricier than 53% of countries

Premium 95

$1.63 /l

AUD2.26 · €1.40/l

52 of 102

cheaper than 50% of countries

Premium 98

$1.71 /l

AUD2.36 · €1.47/l

16 of 28

pricier than 54% of countries

Diesel

$1.86 /l

AUD2.58 · €1.60/l

116 of 166

pricier than 69% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.86 /l

AUD2.58 · €1.60/l

21 of 46

cheaper than 57% of countries

LPG

$1.06 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.91/l

40 of 55

pricier than 71% of countries

E85

$1.79 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.53/l

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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