Australian petrol prices have hit a five-month high with school holidays underway and families preparing to head off for the Easter long weekend.
The national average price of unleaded petrol rose by 3.5 cents to $1.45 a litre in the week to Sunday, according to the Australian Institute of Petroleum.
That's the highest level since mid-November, with prices ranging from $1.35 to $1.58 across capital cities.
