Where to buy bioethanol fuel in Australia
Bioethanol fireplace fuel is sold across Australia by specialist online suppliers, fireplace retailers and some hardware and appliance stores. Here is where to buy it, what to look for and how to store it.
You can buy bioethanol fireplace fuel across Australia from specialist online suppliers that deliver nationally, from fireplace retailers, and from some hardware and appliance stores. Expect to pay roughly A$5 to A$8 a litre, with 20 litre packs the best value. Buy fuel made for fireplaces, not general-purpose ethanol or methylated spirits.
Why we do not ship fuel to Australia
Bioethanol is a flammable liquid, and it is easier and cheaper to buy locally than to send it across the Tasman. Every fire we deliver to Australia is bioethanol, and we tell you what fuel suits your burner when you order.
Where to buy it
Specialist online suppliers
Several Australian suppliers sell bioethanol fireplace fuel online in 5 and 20 litre packs and deliver nationally. Some include delivery in the price of a 20 litre pack. Search for unscented bioethanol fireplace fuel and compare the price per litre including delivery.
Fireplace and outdoor heating retailers
Many fireplace showrooms and barbecue and outdoor heating stores stock bioethanol for the fires they sell. They are a good option if you want to collect locally.
Hardware and appliance retailers
Some hardware chains and online appliance retailers carry fireplace ethanol, often in 5 litre bottles or multi-packs. Range varies by store, so check stock before you go.
What it costs
Prices from Australian online suppliers in November 2026:
- 1 litre: about A$15
- 5 litres: about A$32
- 20 litres: about A$103 to A$160, depending on supplier and delivery
See what a bioethanol fire costs to run for cost per evening.
What to look for
- Made for fireplaces. The label should say it is for bioethanol fireplaces or burners.
- Methanol-free. Methanol is toxic when burned indoors. Good fireplace fuel says it contains none.
- Unscented unless you want a fragrance in the room.
- Not methylated spirits. Metho is made for cleaning and camping stoves, not indoor decorative fires.
- Check your manual. Use the fuel your burner's maker recommends.
Storing fuel at home
- Keep it sealed, upright and in its original container.
- Store it away from heat, flame and direct sun, and well away from the fire.
- Keep it out of reach of children.
- Use the supplied filling container with a flame arrester, or follow your burner's refuelling instructions.
How much to keep on hand
A 7 litre burner uses roughly 2 to 3 litres on a four-hour evening. If you light the fire most nights in winter, a 20 litre pack lasts about one to two weeks.
Common questions
Can I use methylated spirits in a bioethanol fireplace?
No. Use bioethanol made for fireplaces, as your burner's maker recommends.
Is bioethanol the same as ethanol?
It is the same alcohol. Bioethanol is made from plants rather than fossil sources. Fireplace fuel is denatured so it is not drinkable.
Can I get fuel delivered?
Yes. Several Australian suppliers deliver fireplace fuel nationally, some with delivery included on 20 litre packs.
Prices are from Australian online suppliers in November 2026 and will change.