Petrol and Diesel Prices Set to Drop by Up to 50 Cents
Both petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall by up to 50 cents per litre nationwide.
www.salina.com.auHere’s the latest on Australian petrol prices falling.
- Overall trend: Several reports and outlets have noted recent declines in pump prices across major cities, driven by softer wholesale costs and fluctuating global oil prices.[1][2]
- City-specific snapshots: Adelaide and other big cities have seen temporary dips in unleaded prices, with some reports citing averages around the mid-$1.50s per liter in early 2026.[1]
- How long it lasts: Analysts warn price relief may be cyclical and short-lived if oil markets stay volatile or demand shifts, so motorists should monitor daily rates rather than rely on a long-term drop.[2][1]
- Official monitoring: The ACCC has historically tracked quarterly petrol price movements and notes that price cycles can yield periodic declines, though regional differences exist. See past ACCC reports for context on price movements and pass-through.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent city-by-city price averages and create a quick chart or give you a hyperlink to a live price tracker. Would you prefer a summary table for your city (Los Angeles) compared with Australia, or a direct Australian-wide snapshot?
Citations:
- Petrol price declines in Australian cities, including Adelaide around $1.55/L:[1]
- Earlier reports forecasting temporary lows near 160c/L in major cities:[2]
- ACCC monitoring context on price movements:[4][3]