Petrol’s pricey because a bunch of unhelpful forces are holding hands and singing Kumbaya over your wallet.
The big ones: global crude prices (thanks, OPEC+ cuts and geopolitics), a wobbly AUD vs USD that makes oil dearer, and refinery/wholesale margins that aren’t shy.
Then add Australia’s fuel taxes—roughly ~49c/L fuel excise plus 10% GST on the lot—and the bill starts doing burpees.
Capital cities also run on competitive price cycles, so one day it’s bargain chips, the next it’s caviar.
If you must fight back: buy mid‑cycle, use fuel apps, and keep tyres inflated—thrilling, I know, but it beats donating extra to the servo sausage roll fund.
Check back soon, or revise your filters.
Listing your ad only takes a few minutes, and most categories are free.
Post an adA weekly hand-picked round-up of the best bargains, free stuff, and trending listings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Know someone looking to buy or sell something? Send them to Tradingpost, Australia's original marketplace.
Know the warning signs of a dodgy deal before you buy or sell online.
Read the guideRead guide