As the Easter holiday approaches, Australians are getting a welcome surprise at the bowser, with petrol prices taking a dip across most capital cities.

This bit of good news comes just in time for families and individuals planning their Easter road trips, but don't get too comfortable—experts warn this relief at the pump may be fleeting.

The National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA) has reported that all capitals, with the exception of Canberra, have seen a drop in fuel prices.

In Sydney, for instance, regular unleaded petrol has fallen to 190.5 cents per litre, while diesel prices have also decreased to 200.2 cents per litre.

This trend is echoed in other cities, with Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth all experiencing falling prices.

Petrol prices fall across the nation as Easter approaches. Credit: Shutterstock

NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury advises that now is the optimal time to fill up.

'For families going on an Easter road trip, they should fill up now before travelling for the long weekend,' he said.

‘There is currently a 55-cent gap between the cheapest and most expensive service stations in Sydney.’

Here's a snapshot of the current average prices across Australia's capital cities:

• Adelaide: 192.3 cents per litre and falling
• Brisbane: 202.0 cents per litre and falling
• Melbourne: 203.4 cents per litre and falling
• Perth: 180.1 cents per litre and falling
• Sydney: 190.5 cents per litre and falling
• Canberra: 208.7 cents per litre and stable
• Darwin: 191.7 cents per litre and stable
• Hobart: 198.6 cents per litre and stable

For those hitting the road, it's not just about finding the cheapest petrol. Ensuring your vehicle is in tip-top shape can also help save money.

In a previous story, the NRMA shared tips to motorists to help you find the cheapest petrol prices. You can read more about the story here.

Key Takeaways

• Petrol prices in Australian capitals have fallen ahead of the Easter holiday, with most cities reporting a drop.
• The NRMA advised that the current price reprieve may be short-lived, with an expected rise in petrol prices next week.
• Sydney's petrol prices have decreased to 190.5 cents per litre for regular unleaded, with diesel prices also seeing a reduction.
• Motorists are encouraged to fill up before the long weekend as there is currently a considerable price gap between the cheapest and most expensive service stations.

Members, have you noticed the drop in petrol prices in your area? Are you planning to take advantage of the lower costs for your Easter travels? Share them with us in the comments below.

 

[Robbo3006]

Thats not a drop in price, it's just less profit for them and the government, 10% gst on 1.90 is still better than 1.20, in Guildford it's 1.77 nearly all the time. We've got our own reserves, use them instead of sending it overseas, our government sucks the big one.

 

[Blissy54]

Port Macquarie is 1.81pl for E10 probably the cheapest in NSW.

 

[Robbo3006]

Port Macquarie is 1.81pl for E10 probably the cheapest in NSW.

Sackville Rd Guildford 1.77.

 

[steve.bryce]

this story is very wrong ....
perth prices have seen a HUGE jump

 

[mylittletibbies]

this story is very wrong ....
perth prices have seen a HUGE jump

Don't know where this info comes from.
Perth prices have skyrocketed to $2.19 yesterday and expected to stay that high until after Easter.

 

[DLHM]

I can’t keep track of petrol prices. Where I live in Perth, they go up and down like a yo-yo. Also the prices can vary depending on the suburb.

 

[wiskers50]

193.5 for 91 at salamander bay nsw.Hasn't changed.

 

[Phantom55]

I had to get petrol this morning and I couldn't find a low price anywhere

 

[MIZMAC]

Prices went up last week and not as low as before

 

[Gil]

Those figures for Perth are incorrect for today 28/03/2024.
According to PetrolSpy the low for regular unleaded is $1.81 and high is $2.09
Average across Perth is $1.95 per litre

 

[Reet]

We don't all live in capital cities and we don't all get the benefit of price drops for petrol or anything else. For instance, prices for groceries , or so we are told, cannot go down not only because of the unpredictability of weather for the farmers, but also because everything has to be delivered from the city which means petrol/diesel prices are included in the end price.