ACT Fuel Prices – Week of 29 June 2026

Canberra drivers are copping the highest unleaded prices in the country right now. ACT metro U91 sits at 169.5c/L this week, a full 7.9 cents above the national metro average of 161.6c/L and pricier than every other state, including South Australia, where drivers are paying just 158.2c/L. If that stings, the premium fuel story is even rougher.

ACT Fuel Price Snapshot: 29 June to 6 July 2026

Rural data not available for ACT this week.

Biggest Movers in ACT Petrol Prices This Week

Premium fuel took the biggest hit. P95 climbed 3.8 cents to 188.1c/L, while P98 rose 3.0 cents to 195.3c/L. The daily data tells an uncomfortable story: P95 opened the week at 180.9c on Monday, then climbed almost every single day, reaching 194.4c by Saturday. That's a 13.5 cent swing in six days, all within the same week. P98 followed the same pattern, starting at 189.0c on Monday and peaking at 201.1c on Friday before settling fractionally to 201.0c on Saturday.

U91 didn't escape either. It opened Monday at 163.5c and tracked upward all week, finishing near 175.2c by Saturday. The weekly average of 169.5c reflects that steady mid-week climb. On the positive side, diesel actually fell 1.7 cents to 193.4c/L, the only fuel type moving in the right direction.

ACT Metro Station Price Range and Brand Comparison

There's a massive gap between the cheapest and most expensive stations in Canberra right now. The cheapest metro option is Costco Canberra Airport at 154.7c/L (members only), while the most expensive sits at 189.9c/L at Ampol Fyshwick. That's a 35.2 cent spread, which means choosing where you fill up matters enormously.

Even among everyday brands, the gap is meaningful. For metro U91, Metro Fuel averages 165.2c across 8 stations and 7-Eleven averages 165.8c across 13 stations, while BP averages 172.3c and Reddy Express averages 171.7c. Shopping around brands alone could save you more than 7 cents per litre, which adds up quickly on a full tank.

Best Day to Fill Up Last Week

Last Monday, 29 June, was the cheapest day of the week to fill up, with metro U91 dipping to 163.5c/L. Prices climbed consistently from there. Timing does matter in the ACT market, even without the dramatic price cycles you'd see in Sydney or Melbourne.

ACT Metro Petrol Price Forecast: Next 3 Days

Unfortunately, the outlook doesn't offer much relief. Metro U91 is currently at 169.5c/L, and the forecast has it rising to 177.3c on Monday (66% confidence), 177.8c on Tuesday (60% confidence), and 178.2c on Wednesday (55% confidence). That's roughly an 8 cent rise compared to today's metro price, if the forecast holds. Confidence does soften toward the end of that window, so conditions could shift.

How to Save on Fuel Costs in the ACT This Week

The 30-day low for metro U91 is 151.9c and the high is 189.9c. At 169.5c, Canberra is sitting in the upper half of that range, and the forecast suggests it's heading higher still. If your tank isn't urgent, it's worth watching prices closely over the next day or two rather than locking in at current levels. And with a 35-cent gap between the cheapest and most expensive stations in the city, the single most effective thing you can do right now is check prices before you drive.

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