RACQ report finds Brisbane's petrol the most expensive of five biggest capitals

ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-14

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An RACQ report indicates that Brisbane has the highest petrol prices among Australia’s five largest capital cities, with an average cost of 199.2 cents per litre for unleaded and 242 cents per litre for diesel. The organization describes these price hikes as "ridiculous" and recommends state governments explore ways to decrease reliance on imported fuel.

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As of October 14, 2026, the RACQ report shows that Brisbane has the highest petrol prices among the country's five largest capital cities. Brisbane drivers are paying an average of 199.2 cents per litre for unleaded and 242 cents per litre for diesel. The RACQ is urging state governments to decrease reliance on imported fuel as a potential solution to these high costs, which they describe as "ridiculous."

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The RACQ are calling for state governments to consider reducing dependence on imported fuel and diesel.

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📰 Brisbane Petrol Most Expensive

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“The articles discuss petrol prices in Australia but describe different aspects of the situation, one focusing on a national surge above $2.40 per litre and the other on Brisbane's comparison to other capital cities.”

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RACQ report finds Brisbane's petrol the most expensive of five biggest capitals. (2026, October 14). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/brisbane-petrol-most-expensive-of-biggest-australia-capitals/107263942

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