Queensland’s fuel price outlook for 2023
Fuel prices were at record highs across Queensland in 2022, but what can we expect this year?
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There is likely good news for motorists in 2023, with fuel prices expected to ease from their record highs of last year.
RACQ’s Annual Fuel Price Report found average retail unleaded and diesel price records were broken in every location throughout Queensland in 2022, with Brisbane surging past its previous all-time high by a whopping 34 cents per litre (cpl) for regular unleaded.
The Club’s Principal Economic and Affordability Specialist Dr Ian Jeffreys said while fuel markets would continue to be extremely volatile, the future was looking brighter.
“We expect oil prices and retail fuel prices to be slightly lower this year compared to 2022, so hopefully motorists will enjoy some relief at the bowser,” Dr Jeffreys said.
Last year Brisbane was the most expensive of the five largest capital cities for both regular unleaded fuel and diesel.
“At 184.9cpl, the annual average price of regular unleaded for Brisbane was the highest on record, exceeding the previous record set in 2021 by 34.1cpl,” Dr Jeffreys said.
“Those driving a diesel car would also know how incredibly expensive it’s been with prices right across Queensland hitting new records.
“The highest was Longreach averaging an eye-watering 222.9cpl. The average price of diesel in Brisbane for 2022 was 209.2cpl.”
For a detailed breakdown of every Queensland region read RACQ’s Annual Fuel Price Report.
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