Transport - Fuel

Fuel consumption shows how much petrol and diesel is being used. It is one of the most timely indicators of activity on the roads, and a leading signal of pollution that will be reported later. Guides: Explainer

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Diesel consumption

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Diesel consumption

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

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Diesel consumption

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

Petrol consumption

Data

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Petrol consumption

YEAR

MEGALITRES

NET

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

Trend

Aus

Petrol consumption

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

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