NSW Fuel Prices – Week of 27 April 2026

NSW drivers caught a genuine break this week. Petrol prices fell across every fuel type, with diesel leading the charge and U91 metro notching its fourth consecutive weekly drop to land at 182 c/L. That's meaningful relief, and the trend is pointing in the right direction.

NSW Fuel Price Snapshot: Week of 27 April 2026

Biggest NSW Fuel Price Movers This Week

Diesel had an extraordinary week. A drop of 20.4c in metro and 21.9c in rural is the kind of move that adds up fast, especially for tradies and anyone driving a diesel SUV over long distances. The daily data tells a clean story: metro diesel fell steadily every single day, from 250.8c on Monday to 245.2c by Saturday, with no mid-week reversal. Rural followed the same smooth downward path, from 265.7c to 255.1c.

U91 moved with similar consistency. Metro prices drifted lower each day, starting at 183.2c on Monday and finishing at 181c by the weekend, with only a tiny 0.2c uptick on Thursday that barely registered. Rural U91 told the same story, dropping from 194.1c to 191.5c across the week.

E10 remains the cheapest option in NSW at 179.7c metro, a saving of 2.3c per litre over U91. P95 and P98 both shed 7.9c for the week, keeping premiums relatively stable for drivers who need higher-octane fuel.

NSW vs National Petrol Prices

NSW metro U91 sits 1.3c above the national average of 180.7c/L, though it's well clear of being the priciest state. That honour goes to ACT at 183.6c/L, while South Australian drivers are the envy of the east coast at 175.1c/L.

How Much Prices Vary Across NSW Metro Stations

Shopping around in Sydney genuinely pays off. The cheapest metro station was recording 78c/L while the most expensive was sitting at 229.9c/L, a gap of more than 150c per litre. Even setting aside those extremes, brand averages show a clear split. Arko Energy averaged 174.2c across its three stations, while Mobil averaged 192.7c across four. That's an 18.5c gap for the same U91 fuel. On a 50-litre fill, that difference is worth over nine dollars.

Best Day to Fill Up Last Week

Last Sunday (4 May) was the cheapest day of the week to fill up, with metro U91 averaging 181c/L. Prices drifted down fairly consistently all week, so drivers who waited until the weekend did well.

NSW Metro Petrol Price Forecast: What's Coming Next

The short-term outlook for NSW metro U91 looks encouraging. Prices are forecast to ease from the current 182c/L to 179.6c/L on Monday, 179c/L on Tuesday, and 178.4c/L on Wednesday, though confidence softens as the week goes on, dropping from 78% to 65%. None of these forecasts are guaranteed, but the direction is clear.

What This Week's Prices Mean for NSW Drivers

Four straight weeks of falls for metro U91 is a trend worth watching, but prices are still sitting in the mid-range of the 30-day window of 78c to 284.9c. If you're flexible about where you fill up, the brand data alone could save you serious money. Switching from a premium-branded station to one of the cheaper independents could put close to 10 dollars back in your pocket on every tank. E10 remains the smart everyday choice if your car accepts it, and with diesel down sharply, this is a good week for anyone who's been putting off a longer drive.

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