Diesel price in Eagle Farm has climbed past $3 a litre (301.9 cents/litre), placing local drivers and businesses at the centre of a growing fuel cost surge across South East Queensland.
Similar prices at 301.9 cents per liter were also recorded in nearby Lytton and Redbank. The increase comes as supplier iOR, which operates across Australia, lifts diesel prices above the range at multiple Queensland locations.
Eagle Farm, known for its freight, logistics and industrial activity, is likely to feel the impact of rising diesel costs more quickly than other areas. Businesses that rely on transport, including delivery operators and contractors, face higher operating expenses as fuel prices climb.
The current surge reflects broader pressure across the region, including areas such as Carrara and Inglewood.
The price rise comes alongside wider supply challenges across Australia. Panic buying in some regions has led to fuel shortages, placing additional pressure on supply chains.
In regional Queensland, an independent operator has already taken steps to manage demand and introduced limits on how much fuel customers could buy after supply became difficult, including a period where diesel was unavailable.
At a national level, the federal government has approved the release of 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from Australia’s fuel reserves to support supply. Authorities have also urged motorists not to panic buy, stating that overall fuel supply remains stable despite local disruptions.
The additional supply is expected to move through distribution networks, although timing may vary depending on location.
While it remains unclear how long prices will stay above 301.9 cents/litre, the current surge highlights how global supply pressures are now flowing through to local fuel markets across south-east Queensland.
Published 20-March-2026
