Fuel Consumption

Transport fuel use is measured in megalitres (ML). This dashboard currently focuses on road transport fuels: petrol and diesel.

Diesel consumption

Diesel usage across Australia was 33,297 ML in financial year 2023-24.

This was up 113.4% from 15,601 ML in 2005-06.

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Financial years, megalitres

Source: DCCEEW Quarterly updates | Provenance: Official via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27 May 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0

Petrol usage across Australia was 16,146 ML in financial year 2023-24.

This was down 14.5% from 18,883 ML in 2005-06.

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Financial years, megalitres

Source: DCCEEW Quarterly updates | Provenance: Official via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27 May 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0

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