Petrol prices fall nationally ahead of Easter

Australian motorists have been encouraged to fill up their cars this week as petrol prices continue to fall nationally.

All of the capitals except Canberra have reported a price fall in the lead-up to the Easter break, according to the NRMA.

However, the price reprieve may be short-lived, with prices expected to rise next week.

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Petrol prices in Sydney have fallen to 190.5 cents per litre for regular unleaded. Diesel prices have also dropped to 200.2 cents per litre.

NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury said petrol prices were nearing the bottom of the cycle and were expected to rise again next week.

"For families going on an Easter road trip, they should fill up now before travelling for the long weekend," he said.

"There is currently a 55 cent gap between the cheapest and most expensive service stations in Sydney."

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Current average prices across Australia's capital cities:

• Adelaide 192.3 cents per litre and falling
• Brisbane 202.0 and falling
• Melbourne 203.4 and falling
• Perth 180.1 and falling
• Sydney 190.5 and falling
• Canberra 208.7 and stable
• Darwin 191.7 and stable
• Hobart 198.6 and stable