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Cheapest U98 Fuel Prices in Maitland, NSW Today
As of 6 July 2026, the cheapest U98 around Maitland, NSW is 174.90 c/L at Shell Reddy Express Rutherford. Average across 14 stations within 5km of Maitland centre is 192.30 c/L – down 1.4 cents over the past two weeks.
Prices from New South Wales Government, updated every 15 minutes.
Cheapest U98 stations in Maitland
Top 14 of 14 stations, sorted by price.
Cheapest suburbs in the Maitland area
Lowest live U98 price per suburb across the wider Maitland area. Distance from Maitland centre.
Fuel prices by type
6 fuel types available around Maitland.
| Type | Cheapest | Average | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| U91 | 159.90 | 169.30 | 14 |
| E10 | 161.50 | 168.20 | 12 |
| Diesel | 172.90 | 176.00 | 7 |
| Premium Diesel | 172.90 | 182.40 | 11 |
| U98 | 174.90 | 192.30 | 14 |
| U95 | 175.40 | 186.10 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest U98 in Maitland?
The cheapest U98 around Maitland, NSW is 174.90 cents per litre at Shell Reddy Express Rutherford, 118 New England Hwy, Rutherford NSW 2320. The cheapest suburbs in the Maitland area are East Maitland (163.50), Rutherford (164.50), Thornton (164.50).
When is the best day to buy fuel in Maitland?
Based on the past 4 weeks, Saturdays tend to have the cheapest U98 prices around Maitland, averaging 188.60 c/L. Thursdays tend to be the most expensive at 191.90 c/L – a difference of 3.3 cents.
How many petrol stations are in Maitland?
FuelTrack tracks prices at 14 stations selling U98 around Maitland, NSW. The area has 6 fuel types available, including U91, E10, Diesel, Premium Diesel.
What petrol brands are in Maitland?
There are 7 fuel brands around Maitland including Reddy Express, Pearl Energy, United, Independent, 7-Eleven, Ampol, BP. Compare prices across all brands to find the cheapest fuel.
What's happening with Australia's fuel excise in 2026?
Fuel excise is the federal tax built into the price of every litre of petrol and diesel. It normally rises twice a year in line with inflation, and in early 2026 it sat at 52.6 cents a litre. When conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, the government brought in cost-of-living relief: from 1 April it roughly halved the excise, taking about 32 cents a litre off the bowser price. On 20 June that relief was extended into July but tapered to a 16 cent cut, lifting the excise to 36.6 cents, so pump prices rose at the start of July. The reduced rate runs until 2 August. From 3 August the full 52.6 cent excise returns, and because GST is charged on top of it, that's expected to add about 18 cents a litre at the pump, or roughly $9 on a 50-litre tank, unless retailers absorb part of the increase. A routine inflation adjustment in early August nudges the rate a little higher again.
Prices from New South Wales Government. View all New South Wales suburbs. Compare fuel prices across Australia.