Darwin Petrol Prices — Week Ending 12 July 2026
Diesel: 188.9 c/L · National U91 average: 169.4 c/L
AIP weekly report · week ending 12 July 2026Darwin doesn't follow a regular cycle the way the southern capitals do, so there's no predictable peak-and-trough pattern to time a fill against. Freight costs, given the distances involved in supplying the Top End, tend to keep prices elevated compared with the larger mainland cities.
The Northern Territory's MyFuel NT publishes reported station prices, so you can still compare boards across the city and find the cheaper options near you even without a cycle to plan around.
| City | U91 (c/L) | Diesel (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 165.5 | 185.8 |
| Melbourne | 166.9 | 187.7 |
| Brisbane | 169.9 | 188.2 |
| Perth | 167.1 | 182.8 |
| Adelaide | 163.5 | 187.2 |
| Hobart | 173.4 | 199.1 |
| Canberra | 178.3 | 200.3 |
| Darwin | 173.1 | 188.9 |
| National average | 169.4 | 190.7 |
What does a drive cost at Darwin prices?
Default price: Darwin average U91, week ending 12 July 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average petrol price in Darwin this week?
- Regular unleaded (U91) averaged 173.1 c/L across Darwin for the week ending 12 July 2026, and diesel averaged 188.9 c/L. The national average was 169.4 c/L.
- Why is this a weekly average and not a live price?
- Pump prices cycle within a week, so any single moment misleads. The weekly average is the fair comparison line — it comes from the Australian Institute of Petroleum's weekly report and we refresh it every week.
Trip costs from Darwin
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly prices reportverified
- ACCC weekly fuel price monitoringcross-checked
Weekly average retail prices for the week ending 12 July 2026 — individual stations vary with the price cycle. NT drivers can check live station prices via the state's fuel price service.