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Petrol Prices Townsville Today — Find Cheapest FuelUpdated

Compare petrol prices in Townsville today using RACQ reports and fuel apps. Learn why North Queensland fuel costs more and how to find the cheapest petrol near you.

By Townsville Daily · Published 3 July 2026 at 9:37 pm ·

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Updated 4 July 2026 at 3:08 am

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Petrol Prices Townsville Today — Find Cheapest Fuel
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Townsville Petrol Prices — What You're Paying at the Pump

Townsville petrol prices reflect the city's role as the major service centre for North Queensland, with prices typically higher than South East Queensland due to the additional cost of transporting fuel to the region. However, as North Queensland's largest city, Townsville has more fuel retail competition than smaller regional centres, which helps moderate local prices.

How to Find the Cheapest Petrol in Townsville

  • MotorMouthmotormouth.com.au — real-time petrol prices across Townsville
  • GasBuddy — community-reported Townsville fuel prices
  • RACQ Fuel Price Report — Regular Queensland regional fuel analysis at racq.com.au
  • PetrolSpypetrolspy.com.au — community price reporting for Townsville

Townsville Petrol Price Cycle

Townsville follows Queensland's price cycle. Mid-week prices (Tuesday and Wednesday) are typically the most affordable. Comparing prices across Townsville suburbs can reveal meaningful differences, particularly between CBD and outer suburban servos.

Understanding Townsville Fuel Prices

The Commonwealth fuel excise of approximately 48.8 cents per litre applies in Townsville. Regional supply freight adds a premium to Townsville prices compared to Brisbane. The defence sector's large fuel requirements and the agricultural industry's diesel demand are significant factors in the Townsville fuel market.

Townsville Fuel Types

  • Unleaded 91 — Standard grade; most affordable
  • Unleaded 95 and 98 (Premium) — Available at major chains
  • E10 — Typically cheapest option where available
  • Diesel — Significant demand from mining, agriculture and defence operations across North Queensland

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