Woolworths is cheaper today — $3.25, against $4.70 at Coles.
It is on special right now — 31% off its usual $4.70, and the cheapest we have ever recorded it.
Is it dearer than it used to be? Coles is charging the same as it was in June. Woolworths has gone up $0.25 since June.
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When it has been on special
| Dates | Shop | Price | Saving | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep – 3 Oct | Woolworths | $3.25 | 31% | 4 |
| 15 Jul – 19 Jul | Coles | $3.10 | 30% | 3 |
| 26 Jun – 19 Jul | Woolworths | $3.30 | 30% | 10 |
“Days seen” is how many days we recorded that price, not how long the special ran — we do not check every shop every day. “Saving” is measured against the usual price we have observed, not against a price the shop has advertised.
Coles. We have seen it discounted 1 time across 22 days of checks since 26 June 2026. Cheapest we have seen is $3.10 on 15 July 2026, against a usual $4.45. That is $9.40 / 1l today.
Woolworths. We have seen it discounted 2 times across 21 days of checks since 26 June 2026. Cheapest we have seen is $3.25 on 30 September 2026, against a usual $4.70. That is $6.50 / 1l today.
What it has cost
| Shop | Today | Usual price | Cheapest seen | Days checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coles | $4.70 | $4.45 | $3.10 (15 Jul) | 22 |
| Woolworths | $3.25 | $4.70 | $3.25 (30 Sep) | 21 |
34 readings came from an external source covering 26 June 2026 to 3 August 2026.