AdvertisementNationalNSWPetrol prices Sydney fuel prices spike as excise discount ends Daniel Lo Surdo August 3, 2026 — 9:56am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. The average price for regular unleaded passed the $2 mark on Monday morning after the fuel excise discount, which was delivering an approximate 17¢ saving, was withdrawn at midnight. Petrol prices are expected to steadily rise as the fuel excise returns. Share License this article More: Petrol prices Daniel Lo Surdo is a breaking news reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. He previously helmed the national news live blog for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.