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Queensland petrol cost calculator 2026.

The current QLD average fuel price is $1.82/L. Enter your kilometres and fuel economy below to see exactly what you're spending at the bowser per trip, week, month and year.

Updated · May 2026·Source: RACQ publishes weekly·Read · 3 min

Your inputs

km / week

Australian average is ~290 km/week (~15,000/year).

L/100km
$/L
Quick fill · current state averages
25 km

One-way to work, school run, etc.

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The result

You spend on petrol · per year

$2,129

$41 a week · $177 a month

Per trip
$3.41
25 km one way
Per week
$40.95
Per month
$177.45
Annual litres
1,170 L

§ What if the price moves?

Pump pricePer weekPer monthPer year
$1.62 -20¢$36.45$158$1,895
$1.72 -10¢$38.70$168$2,012
$1.82 current$40.95$177$2,129
$1.92 +10¢$43.20$187$2,246
$2.02 +20¢$45.45$197$2,363
$2.22 +40¢$49.95$216$2,597

State averages based on weekly retail data from FuelCheck (NSW), FuelWatch (WA), RACQ (QLD), and equivalent state monitors. Local prices vary by ±20¢ within a metro area; watch the weekly price cycle.

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Queensland petrol prices explained

Queensland's current average unleaded price of $1.82/L is made up of roughly: 80¢ for refined fuel, 50¢ federal excise, 22¢ GST, and the remainder covering distribution, retailer margin, and any metro price cycle premium.

RACQ publishes weekly fuel reports for SEQ and regional QLD. Understanding the local pricing dynamic can save a typical Queensland driver $300–$500 per year simply by timing fill-ups correctly.

If you drive the Australian average of ~15,000 km/year in a 7.5 L/100km car, you spend approximately $2,048 on petrol at the current QLDprice. That's before any savings from timing the cycle.

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QLD fuel prices, answered.

Common questions about petrol prices in Queensland.

What is the current fuel price in Queensland?+ open

Average unleaded 91 in Queensland is around $1.82/L as of May 2026. Brisbane follows a price cycle — RACQ's weekly fuel report tracks the cheapest days and stations in the SEQ region.

Does Queensland have a price cycle like NSW?+ open

Brisbane has a price cycle, though shorter than Sydney's at roughly 1–2 weeks. RACQ publishes weekly analysis and alerts. Regional QLD (e.g., Cairns, Townsville) pays a fixed regional premium with no cycle.

What fuel apps work best in Queensland?+ open

RACQ's fuel map is the most comprehensive for QLD. GasBuddy and MotorMouth also have good coverage. For regional QLD, NRMA Motoring also provides price data in partnership with local clubs.