At a glance
- The rule
- Every fuel retailer in Queensland must report its fuel prices to the State’s reporting scheme
- How fast
- Within 30 minutes of a price change at the bowser, or of a fuel type becoming unavailable
- Where you see prices
- Free apps and websites that receive the scheme’s data; the Government lists 19 and endorses none
- The Government’s own app
- None is listed; Treasury’s page links to third-party apps
- Wrong price?
- Use Queensland Treasury’s online notification form
- Price cycle
- The scheme will not stop the price cycle, Treasury says
Every fuel retailer in Queensland has to report its prices to the State Government’s fuel price reporting scheme, and free apps and websites then publish those prices. Treasury’s page lists apps run by other companies and says the Government does not endorse them, so you choose the app.
This guide is based on four Queensland Treasury pages on fuel in Queensland, last updated between February and September 2026, as checked on 19 October 2026. It names the apps Treasury lists on the page and does not rank them. It quotes no petrol prices, because the prices change through the day and the official pages do not publish them.
What is the fuel price reporting scheme?
Treasury’s report your fuel prices page, last updated 18 February 2026, says all fuel retailers in Queensland have to report their fuel prices. An aggregation system for the scheme was established under section 4 of the Fair Trading (Fuel Price Reporting) Regulation 2018. The report must come from the responsible fuel retailer, meaning the business that decides the retail fuel price at a service station, though it may use an appointed third-party agent.
The page says the scheme lets drivers compare fuel prices in their local area, find the cheapest price and save money at the bowser. It also says plainly what the scheme does not do: mandatory reporting is designed to make it easier to take advantage of the fuel price cycle to find the best deal, but it will not stop the price cycle that motorists experience around the world.
How quickly do prices have to be updated?
Treasury says retailers must report fuel price information within 30 minutes of a price change at the bowser. If a type of fuel is temporarily unavailable, that must also be reported within 30 minutes. Retailers can report in four ways:
- direct reporting online, which Treasury says suits small retailers and individual sites
- data upload through an API or a flat file, which suits medium to large retailers with several sites
- bulk data upload through a third-party agent
- a telephone call, if an internet connection is not available
Because retailers have 30 minutes to report, a price in an app may lag the sign at the servo. Treat an app price as a guide and read the board as you drive in.
Which apps and websites does the Government list?
Treasury’s fuel price apps and websites page, last updated 16 July 2026, says you can get fast and free updates on real-time fuel prices on your phone from apps and websites that have signed up to receive data under the scheme. It says they show prices from thousands of petrol stations in Queensland and may also offer price drop notifications, tips to help you save on fuel and fuel price trends. The page states: “The Queensland Government is not associated with, and does not endorse, any of these apps or websites.”
The page lists these services, in the order the page gives them:
| Service | Formats Treasury links to |
|---|---|
| CarSavvy | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Connectingthedots | Website |
| EzySt | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| FuelMap | Website, Google Play, App Store, Microsoft Store |
| Fuelo | App |
| Fuel Price Australia | Website |
| FuelRadar | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Fuel Snoop | Website |
| FuelSpot | Website |
| MotorMouth | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Petrol Australia | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Petrol Buddy | Website |
| Petrol Spy | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Petty | Website, App Store |
| Pumped | Google Play |
| RACQ Fuel and Deals App | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| ServoTrack | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Simples Fuel | Website, Google Play, App Store |
| Vroom Fuel Price Compare | Website, Google Play, App Store |
Use the links on Treasury’s page to reach each service, so that you install the app the Government lists and not a copy with a similar name.
What if a price or a service station is wrong or missing?
Treasury’s apps page ends with a notice: use its online form to tell it about missing fuel retailers or incorrect price reporting by service stations and other fuel retailers. Treasury’s form covers missing fuel retailers and incorrect price reporting.
How do retailers sign up to report?
Treasury’s report-your-prices page says a retailer must first sign up at fuelpricesqld.com.au, and that it can call (07) 3858 0027 to get an ID to sign up and start reporting. A business with more than 6 retail sites cannot finish sign-up online, and Fuel Prices Queensland contacts it to confirm details and reporting arrangements. After sign-up the retailer is emailed login details for the Fuel Prices Queensland portal. On the first login it confirms its outlets and other details, such as the fuel types for sale at each site and the officers authorised to report prices on its behalf.
Treasury’s form also covers missing fuel retailers, so use it if a station you know is not in the apps.
Where can I get the raw data?
Treasury’s fuel price data page, last updated 30 March 2026, says publishers and app developers can sign up at fuelpricesqld.com.au to get access to the data, and that monthly fuel price data is available on the open data portal. That is the source behind the apps above, and a driver who only wants to compare prices does not need it.
Is E10 cheaper than regular unleaded?
Treasury’s E10 fuel page, last updated 2 September 2026, says E10 is regular unleaded petrol blended with up to 10 per cent ethanol, and that it is often cheaper than regular unleaded, which may help motorists save at the bowser. It adds that the amount saved depends on local fuel prices and fuel consumption, and that other factors affect fuel economy, including driving conditions, tyre pressure, air conditioner use, vehicle maintenance and driving style. It says the number of retail stations offering E10 rose from 343 in 2016 to over 900 by 2025 after Queensland’s biofuels mandates began in 2017.
The page does not say whether every vehicle can use E10. Check your vehicle’s handbook, or ask the manufacturer, before you switch.
How do I check a price before I drive?
- Pick one app from Treasury’s list and open it from Treasury’s links.
- Search by your suburb or turn on location, and choose your fuel type, such as E10 or unleaded.
- Check the time the app shows for the last update, if it shows one. Retailers have 30 minutes to report a price change.
- Compare stations on your route, not only the cheapest one. A longer drive can cost more than the saving.
- If a price is wrong when you arrive, report it through Treasury’s form.
If you are weighing up an electric vehicle instead, our guide to EV charging on the Gold Coast covers how charging is priced.
Sources
- Queensland Treasury — Fuel price apps and websites (last updated 16 July 2026)
- Queensland Treasury — Report your fuel prices (last updated 18 February 2026)
- Queensland Treasury — Fuel price data (last updated 30 March 2026)
- Queensland Treasury — E10 fuel (last updated 2 September 2026)
Featured image: Caltex petrol station in Southport, Queensland, photographed in 2017 (photo: Chris Olszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Queensland Government, Queensland Treasury or any app named above. Pages and apps change; check the official pages before you rely on them.