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

'Ridiculous' fuel price increases keep Brisbane as most expensive among biggest capitalsTopic:Petrol PricesPosted Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 2:59pmWed 14 Oct 2026 at 2:59pmRACQ's latest report shows Brisbane has the highest petrol prices of the five largest capital cities. (ABC News: Erin Byrnes)In short:An RACQ report has revealed Brisbane pays the highest fuel prices out of the country's five biggest capital cities. Brisbane drivers are paying an average of 199.2 cents per litre for unleaded and 242 cents per litre for diesel.What's next?The RACQ are calling for state governments to consider reducing dependence on imported fuel and diesel.Brisbane has the highest petrol prices of the five largest capital cities, with an average 199.2 cents per litre for unleaded, according to the RACQ's latest report.That's 10.6 cents more than the previous quarter.Meanwhile diesel prices eased slightly, from 245.6 cents per litre to an average of 242 cents per litre — but still higher than other capitals.Simone is a South Bank local and said fuel price increases have been "ridiculous".South Bank local Simone says the scale of the increases has been "ridiculous". (ABC News: Luke Bowden)"I don't know how we can live like this. It's ridiculous," she said."They need to put it down. It's getting out of hand, it's out of control. "I just don't know how people haven't pulled their hairs out of their heads yet."RACQ's price specialist Ian Jeffreys said drivers in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth were also paying more at the bowser, with average above 195 cents per litre for unleaded and 235 cents per litre for diesel."Brisbane can be more expensive because it has fewer independent stations, reducing competition", he said.Australia could insulate against oil price shocks if we relied less on imported fuel, Dr Jeffreys said."Electrification and biofuel use are the quickest ways to improve fuel security, reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels and support our economy because electricity and biofuels are already locally produced," he said.Dr Ian Jefferys says Brisbane is more expensive because the market has less competition. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)The RACQ are calling for state governments to consider reducing dependence on imported fuel and diesel.Dr Jeffreys said Australia is vulnerable to high prices on imported fuel."Electrification and biofuel use are the quickest ways to improve fuel security, reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels and support our economy," Dr Jeffreys said.Dylan says he think prices will stay high until global unrest eases. (ABC News: Luke Bowden)He said those products can be produced locally in Queensland.Another Brisbane local Dylan said he was spending time shopping around for the cheapest fuel."The fuel price has been going crazy, I guess the war at the Strait of Hormuz is playing a part in it, and some poor decisions by the government would be playing a part as well," he said. "Maybe the next election might change that, who knows. Until they sort out what's going on overseas I don't think it's going to come down any time soon."