Fuel Watch

Some signals to watch

Based on 4 of 4 supply signals

60/100
Hormuz transits8
AU reserves24
Terminal gate178.5
SA-bound tankers2

National fuel supply disruption — March 2026

Australia is experiencing a national fuel supply disruption. Prices are elevated and some regional stations may have limited supply. Check ahead before travelling.

PetrolSpy - live KI fuel prices

Live community-reported fuel prices for Kingscote area stations.

PetrolSpy

Fuel Intelligence AU — national supply pressure tracker

Independent early-warning system tracking tanker activity, refinery pressure and regional supply signals across Australia.

Fuel Intelligence AU

RAA Charge network status

Check live EV charger availability across South Australia including all Kangaroo Island RAA Charge sites via the Chargefox app.

RAA Charge

SeaLink Kangaroo Island — service updates

Check SeaLink for any ferry service changes, delays or advisories that may affect your crossing.

SeaLink Kangaroo Island

ACCC fuel price monitoring — enforcement investigation underway

The ACCC has confirmed an active enforcement investigation into fuel market conduct during the current crisis.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

PetrolSpy — live KI fuel prices

Live community-reported fuel prices for Kingscote area stations.

PetrolSpy

No Fuel Here — community shortage map

Crowdsourced map of fuel shortages across regional Australia. Community-reported — use as a guide, not a guarantee.

The Nationals — No Fuel Here

Heavy Vehicle Industry fuel security briefing — March 20

National Fuel Supply Briefing summary including pricing and supply outlook from the National Emergency Management Agency.

Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia
NormalLowOutEV
18 stations

American River

OK

Opposite campgrounds, American River

225.0/L
Hours24hr
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP9124hrFirst on Island

Card only facility. ULP and diesel only. No EV charging.

Normanville

OK

Normanville, Normanville

159.9/L
HoursTest hours update
Distance25km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91

McLaren Vale

OK

207 Main Rd, McLaren Vale

212.5/L
HoursTest hours update
Distance80km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91

Western KI

OK

South Coast Rd, Western KI

212.5/L
Hours24hr
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP9124hr

Only fuel at the far west end. Card only.

BP Aldinga

OK

Aldinga Beach Rd & Pridham Blvd, Aldinga Beach

191.5/L
HoursTest hours update
Distance64km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP91

Cape Jervis

OK

35 Main South Road, Cape Jervis

192.0/L
HoursTest hours update
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91

Not a reliable fuel stop. Fill up at Delamere before descending to the ferry.

OTR Kingscote

OK

Kingscote, Kingscote

202.9/L
Hours24hr
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVYes
DieselULP9124hr

Willunga

OK

16 Main Road, Willunga

157.9/L
HoursUnknown
Distance70km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP91

Delamere

OK

5 Cole Rd, Cnr Main South Rd, Delamere

175.9/L
HoursMon-Sun 08:30-17:30
Distance10km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91Last before Ferry

Closes 17:30 - only fuel in the last 25 km before the ferry. Do not count on Cape Jervis Tavern.

Turner Fuel

OK

Kingscote, Kingscote

202.9/L
HoursUnknown
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP91

Reddy Victor Harbor

OK

Victor Harbor, Victor Harbor

249.9/L
HoursTest hours update
Distance105km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP91

Parndana

OK

Parndana, Parndana

218.0/L
HoursUnknown
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP91

Ampol Victor Harbor

OK

Victor Harbor, Victor Harbor

199.9/L
HoursUnknown
Distance105km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91

OTR Victor Harbor

OK

310 Port Elliott Rd, Hayborough

249.9/L
HoursUnknown
Distance105km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselULP91

Last fuel on Route B - no stations on Range Road through Deep Creek.

Penneshaw

OK

52 Thomas Willson St, Cnr Third St, Penneshaw

233.9/L
HoursMon-Sun 07:30-18:30
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVYes
DieselULP91First on Island

Closes 18:30 - late ferry arrivals cannot fill up after hours.

BP Victor Harbor

OK

91/101 Victoria St, Victor Harbor

199.9/L
HoursTest hours update
Distance105km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91

OTR Aldinga

OK

3 Port Rd, Aldinga

189.9/L
Hours24hr
Distance64km
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP9124hr

Last reliable fuel heading home on a late ferry. Delamere closes 17:30.

Vivonne Bay

OK

4417 South Coast Rd, Cnr Knofel Dr, Vivonne Bay

199.9/L
HoursMon-Sun 09:00-17:00
Distance
SupplyIn stock
EVNo
DieselU91ULP91

Closes 17:00. No EV charging. Last fuel before the west end.

RAA Charge - Normanville Village Green

operational

12 Edwards Avenue

150kW
TypeDC Rapid
Bays1
NetworkRAA Charge
Hours24hr
CCS2CHAdeMO

App: Chargefox

64c/kWh standard - 73c/kWh peak (5pm-10pm) - RAA members 10% off

RAA Charge - Victor Harbor

operational

Victor Harbor

150kW
TypeDC Rapid
Bays1
NetworkRAA Charge
Hours24hr
CCS2

App: Chargefox

64c/kWh standard - 73c/kWh peak

RAA Charge - Penneshaw (Lloyd Collins Reserve)

operational

Lloyd Collins Reserve car park

150kW
TypeDC Rapid
Bays1
NetworkRAA Charge
Hours24hr
CCS2CHAdeMO

App: Chargefox

64c/kWh standard - 73c/kWh peak - RAA members 10% off

RAA Charge - Penneshaw (Seafront Hotel)

operational

Seafront Hotel

7kW
TypeAC Destination
Bays2
NetworkRAA Charge
Hours24hr
Type2

BYO Cable Required

App: Chargefox

30c/kWh standard - 37c/kWh peak - bring own Type 2 cable

RAA Charge - Kingscote (multiple sites)

operational

Kingscote

7kW
TypeAC Destination
Bays4
NetworkRAA Charge
Hours24hr
Type2

BYO Cable Required

App: Chargefox

30c/kWh standard - bring own Type 2 cable

RAA Charge - KI Airport

operational

Kangaroo Island Airport

7kW
TypeAC Destination
Bays1
NetworkRAA Charge
Hours
Type2

BYO Cable Required

App: Chargefox

30c/kWh standard - bring own Type 2 cable

Fuel prices and supply information are provided for general guidance only. Prices may vary and should be verified directly with the service station. Supply status is based on community reports and may not reflect current conditions.

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