Wholesale fuel prices are still on the up with the news of Russia sending troops into Ukraine – that combined with the current AUD fetching approximately 0.72 USD and these record fuel prices are here to stay.
Perth could very well hit the $2 per litre mark for the first time ever in their fuel price history, with the new peak of their petrol price cycle due today.
Brisbane
Current ULP average: 186.2cpl
Price range over the last week: 158.9cpl – 205.9cpl
Fuel prices in Brisbane have been extremely slow to drop since the petrol price cycle peaked last week – a minor 3.5cpl fall in 7 days!
Sydney
Current ULP average: 188.1cpl
Price range over the last week: 150.9cpl – 201.9cpl
A massive 11cpl increase in average fuel prices across Sydney this week – though some retailers have started to drop their petrol prices, so be sure to shop around.
Melbourne
Current ULP average: 173.7cpl
Price range over the last week: 160.9cpl – 197.8cpl
Melbourne motorists will finally see a dip in fuel prices this week, albeit a very slow one.
Adelaide
Current ULP average: 164.6cpl
Price range over the last week: 152.9cpl – 174.9pl
Despite the rising wholesale prices since their last discount fuel cycle 3 weeks ago, Adelaide went against the usual trend and petrol prices did not peak, dubbing it as the cheapest capital
Perth
Current ULP average: 170.5cpl
Price range over the last week: 160.7cpl – 195.0cpl
Perth motorists can expect to be seeing petrol costs at a massive $2 per litre for unleaded petrol, as the peak of their current fuel price cycle is expected to hit across the city today.
Darwin
Current ULP average: 184.7cpl
Price range over the last week: 131.9cpl – 185.9cpl
Just a small increase in fuel prices for Darwin this week.
Hobart
Current ULP average: 189.8cpl
Price range over the last week: 156.9cpl – 198.0cpl
Hobart took out number one spot as the most expensive capital city this week after a massive increase in fuel prices.
Retail diesel prices
Current Diesel averages:
ACT – 183.1cpl
Adelaide – 178.5cpl
Brisbane – 180.9cpl
Darwin – 185.4cpl
Hobart – 188.2cpl
Melbourne – 179.9cpl
Perth – 178.0cpl
Sydney – 180.1cpl
Diesel prices remain on the up with no reprieve as costs are set to soar over the next few weeks.
Wholesale trends
Wholesale petrol prices rose this week, with average TGP prices increasing by 2.7cpl.
Wholesale diesel prices also increased this week, with average TGP prices rising by 1.5cpl.
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Information is based on average price trends up to 10 am AEDT on 21 February 2022. The predictions are based on past fuel price trends and estimated forecasts, and should not be taken as a guarantee of actual or future performance. Fuel price data is aggregated from state government price reporting schemes and from WEX Australia fuel card transactions. Please note: Hobart and Darwin do not experience price cycles.
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