Hobart and Tasmanian fuel prices are typically higher than mainland Australian capitals due to additional shipping and transport costs to get fuel to the island. This freight premium adds approximately 3-8 cents per litre compared to Melbourne prices.
Fuel price coverage across Hobart is expanding, including the CBD, Sandy Bay, Glenorchy, Moonah, Kingston, Bellerive, Rosny Park, Claremont, New Town, Lindisfarne, and surrounding areas. Regional Tasmanian towns including Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, and Ulverstone are also being added.
Hobart's fuel market is smaller than mainland capitals with fewer stations and less aggressive price competition. Prices tend to be more stable without the dramatic weekly cycles. Northern suburbs like Glenorchy and Moonah generally have lower prices than the CBD and Sandy Bay. Stations along the Brooker Highway are usually competitive. The tourist town of Richmond and stations near the Salamanca waterfront tend to charge premiums.
Compare prices before filling up — even in a smaller market like Hobart, savings of 10-15 cents per litre are possible. Fill up in Glenorchy or along the Brooker Highway rather than the CBD. For trips around Tasmania, fill up in major towns as rural stations can be significantly more expensive. Full live Tasmanian pricing data is coming soon to FueVolt.