Victoria fuel prices, October 2026 so far
Prices from 1 October to 29 October 2026Updated
Victoria U91 average
240.5c/L+18.5 c/L on September 2026
- Melbourne U91
- 237.7c/L
- Rest of Victoria U91
- 243.5c/L
- Diesel average
- 280.9c/L
Melbourne month by month, what makes up a litre, margins, the price cycle, excise, the other capitals, and every regional town we could rank.
This period: 1 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. This covers part of the calendar period. The change compares the available days, not two full calendar periods. Station coverage can also change.
Report highlights
Quote these with the credit: Source: FuelRadar Australia, Victoria fuel prices, October 2026 so far, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/vic/2026-10
Melbourne reported prices averaged 237.7 c/L for U91 in October 2026, up 17.4 c/L on September 2026.
Sunbury was the cheapest town in Melbourne North West for U91 in October 2026 at 237.2 c/L, 0.5 c/L below Melbourne.
Geelong averaged 235.7 c/L for U91 in October 2026, 2.0 c/L below Melbourne, and was cheaper than Melbourne in 5 of 7 months since our records began on 13 April 2026.
Since our records began on 13 April 2026, Tuesday has been the cheapest day to buy U91 in Melbourne and Sunday the dearest, 1.0 c/L apart on average: $0.60 on a 60-litre tank.
Filling a 60-litre tank with U91 in Moe–Newborough rather than in Tallangatta saved $34.92 on average in October 2026.
Independent service stations in Victoria averaged 2.1 c/L less than the major brands for U91 in October 2026, and 5.5 c/L less in Melbourne.
Diesel cost 41.4 c/L more than U91 in Melbourne in October 2026, down from 49.3 c/L in September 2026.
Moe–Newborough was Victoria’s cheapest town for U91 in October 2026 at 226.8 c/L, 10.9 c/L below Melbourne.
Key points
Written from FuelRadar’s station-day averages for the period.
Melbourne reported prices averaged 237.7 c/L for U91 in October 2026, up 17.4 c/L on September 2026.
In October 2026, diesel averaged 279.1 c/L in Melbourne, up 9.5 c/L on September 2026.
Since our records began on 13 April 2026, Melbourne's highest daily U91 average was 242.9 c/L on 11 October 2026 and its lowest 152.6 c/L on 30 June 2026. The high was set in October 2026.
Melbourne's daily U91 average went from 234.1 c/L on 1 October to 235.8 c/L on 29 October, and diesel from 282.4 c/L to 278.9 c/L.
The highest daily average in Melbourne was 242.9 c/L for U91 on 11 October and 282.4 c/L for diesel on 1 October.
Since 1 July 2026 in Melbourne: U91 up 80.1 c/L, E10 up 78.8 c/L, diesel up 100.3 c/L, P95 up 80.5 c/L, P98 up 80.0 c/L and LPG down 5.3 c/L.
Melbourne ranked fourth cheapest of the 8 capital cities for U91; Adelaide was the cheapest at 233.5 c/L and Hobart the dearest at 247.4 c/L.
On 29 common dates in October 2026, Melbourne's U91 daily averages had a mean of 237.7 c/L, against 232.2 c/L at the Melbourne terminal: a gross spread of 5.5 c/L. Each date counts equally; this is not the station-day-weighted headline mean or a profit estimate.
The Melbourne terminal gate price averaged 232.2 c/L for unleaded and 262.9 c/L for diesel, up 16.4 c/L and up 6.2 c/L on September 2026.
Wholesale unleaded averaged 232.2 c/L at the Melbourne terminal, a record: the dearest wholesale month since AIP's series began in January 2004 (the previous high was September 2026 at 215.8 c/L); the cheapest of the last ten years was April 2020 at 82.9 c/L.
Our margin-based rule detected no U91 price-cycle hike in Melbourne in October 2026. This does not establish why retail prices changed.
Of the towns we ranked, Moe–Newborough had the cheapest U91 at 226.8 c/L, 10.9 c/L below Melbourne.
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Every fuel in Victoria
| Fuel | Victoria | Melbourne | Rest of state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 240.5 | 237.7 | 243.5 |
| Diesel | 280.9 | 279.1 | 282.0 |
| E10 | 233.7 | 233.1 | 234.8 |
| Premium 95 | 255.2 | 254.0 | 257.0 |
| Premium 98 | 264.2 | 262.6 | 266.1 |
| LPG | 103.3 | 99.7 | 108.9 |
Cents a litre. Change is on September 2026. Difference is the rest of the state against Melbourne.
What makes up a litre in Melbourne
What makes up a litre of Unleaded 91
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
How we worked this out
A benchmark illustration using differently weighted period averages, not a matched purchase basket or measured retailer costs. See the same-date retail/TGP comparison separately.
Wholesale is the terminal gate price without GST and excise, less crude oil. GST is one eleventh of the retail price. The retail difference is what is left: the retailer’s costs and margin, without its GST. Bands are rounded so they add up to the retail price.
Retail: FuelRadar station-day averages for Melbourne. Our retail records begin on 13 April 2026, so a period before then has the wholesale side only, and “dearest” and “cheapest” compare the periods since our records began.
Terminal gate price: AIP, Melbourne terminal, carried over weekends. Crude oil: Brent spot (US EIA, via FRED) in Australian dollars, at 158.987 litres a barrel. Excise: ATO, averaged over the period’s days.
Every period (4 rows)
| Period | Crude oil (Brent, A$) | Wholesale: refining, shipping, terminal | Excise | GST | Retail difference | Retail price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Dearest since our records began | 112.2 | 45.2 | 53.7 | 21.6 | 5.0 | 237.7 |
| September 2026 | 101.4 | 41.1 | 53.7 | 20.0 | 4.1 | 220.3 |
| 2025 averageWholesale side only | 67.5 | 29.9 | 51.1 | — | — | — |
| Cheapest: June 2026 | 76.6 | 45.0 | 20.6 | 14.9 | 6.4 | 163.5 |
Month by month, U91
| Area | Month |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 240.5 |
| Melbourne | 237.7 |
| Rest of Victoria | 243.5 |
| Melbourne WestArea | 236.3 |
| Melbourne South EastArea | 236.7 |
| Mornington PeninsulaArea | 237.1 |
| Melbourne North EastArea | 237.9 |
| Melbourne Outer EastArea | 238.2 |
| Melbourne Inner EastArea | 238.6 |
| Melbourne InnerArea | 238.7 |
| Melbourne North WestArea | 238.7 |
| Melbourne Inner SouthArea | 240.1 |
| GeelongRegional city | 235.7 |
| BallaratRegional city | 238.1 |
Cents a litre. Each month is the station-day average of the days it has in the period. An area’s months count the same stations as its month.
Month by month, diesel
Show diesel month by month
| Area | Month |
|---|---|
| Victoria | 280.9 |
| Melbourne | 279.1 |
| Rest of Victoria | 282.0 |
| Melbourne WestArea | 276.4 |
| Melbourne South EastArea | 278.4 |
| Melbourne North WestArea | 278.9 |
| Melbourne North EastArea | 279.1 |
| Mornington PeninsulaArea | 279.4 |
| Melbourne Outer EastArea | 279.7 |
| Melbourne Inner EastArea | 281.4 |
| Melbourne InnerArea | 281.7 |
| Melbourne Inner SouthArea | 283.3 |
| BallaratRegional city | 275.6 |
| GeelongRegional city | 275.7 |
Cents a litre. Each month is the station-day average of the days it has in the period. An area’s months count the same stations as its month.
Retail and wholesale on the same days, U91
Melbourne retail prices compared with the Melbourne terminal. This is not the delivered wholesale cost at individual stations.
| Period | Days used / window | Retail daily mean | TGP, same days | Gross spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026; 12 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 29 / 29 | 237.7 | 232.2 | 5.5 |
| September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026; 8 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 30 / 30 | 220.3 | 215.8 | 4.5 |
Each common date counts once. Retail is the mean of the saved daily capital averages, not the station-day-weighted headline mean. TGP uses the same dates and carries the last published value for at most six subsequent calendar days. Retail prices can already include carried station prices. Means and spreads are rounded separately. The gross spread is not profit or a causal explanation. Retail carry limit: 30 days. Unmatched dates are excluded; common days are not a station or sales coverage percentage.
Retail and wholesale on the same days, Diesel
Melbourne retail prices compared with the Melbourne terminal. This is not the delivered wholesale cost at individual stations.
Show Diesel comparison
| Period | Days used / window | Retail daily mean | TGP, same days | Gross spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026; 12 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 29 / 29 | 279.1 | 262.9 | 16.1 |
| September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026; 8 carried TGP days. Gaps may occur within this range. | 30 / 30 | 269.7 | 256.7 | 13.0 |
Worked out the same way as the table above.
Market trends this year
Retail, terminal gate and crude oil prices this year
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
How we worked this out
Retail: FuelRadar daily averages for Melbourne, from 13 April 2026 when our records begin.
Terminal gate prices (dashed): AIP, Melbourne terminal, weekdays. Brent crude: US EIA spot price via FRED, converted at each day’s exchange rate and 158.987 litres a barrel.
Daily figures (272 rows)
| Date | U91, Melbourne | Diesel, Melbourne | Unleaded terminal gate price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | 235.8 | 278.9 | — |
| 28 Oct | 235.0 | 278.0 | — |
| 27 Oct | 234.7 | 277.4 | — |
| 26 Oct | 234.2 | 276.7 | — |
| 25 Oct | 234.6 | 277.1 | — |
| 24 Oct | 235.6 | 277.6 | — |
| 23 Oct | 234.7 | 276.9 | 222.2 |
| 22 Oct | 235.1 | 276.7 | 224.2 |
| 21 Oct | 235.6 | 276.1 | 225.6 |
| 20 Oct | 236.3 | 276.6 | 229.2 |
| 19 Oct | 237.7 | 276.9 | 232.1 |
| 18 Oct | 239.2 | 277.3 | — |
| 17 Oct | 239.4 | 277.6 | — |
| 16 Oct | 239.7 | 277.2 | 235.1 |
| 15 Oct | 240.7 | 278.1 | 237.4 |
| 14 Oct | 242.6 | 278.6 | 239.5 |
| 13 Oct | 242.4 | 279.3 | 241.4 |
| 12 Oct | 242.0 | 279.6 | 242.1 |
| 11 Oct | 242.9 | 280.4 | — |
| 10 Oct | 242.1 | 280.7 | — |
| 9 Oct | 241.7 | 280.8 | 241.0 |
| 8 Oct | 240.8 | 281.0 | 239.6 |
| 7 Oct | 239.5 | 281.4 | 238.9 |
| 6 Oct | 237.4 | 281.5 | 235.8 |
| 5 Oct | 235.2 | 281.5 | 234.7 |
| 4 Oct | 235.6 | 282.2 | — |
| 3 Oct | 234.4 | 282.1 | — |
| 2 Oct | 234.2 | 281.9 | 232.4 |
| 1 Oct | 234.1 | 282.4 | 231.5 |
| 30 Sept | 234.1 | 283.2 | 230.8 |
| 29 Sept | 234.1 | 284.2 | 230.5 |
| 28 Sept | 234.3 | 285.3 | 230.4 |
| 27 Sept | 234.6 | 285.9 | — |
| 26 Sept | 234.6 | 286.5 | — |
| 25 Sept | 234.6 | 286.5 | 230.4 |
| 24 Sept | 234.7 | 287.9 | 230.8 |
| 23 Sept | 234.7 | 287.1 | 230.9 |
| 22 Sept | 233.8 | 286.7 | 229.2 |
| 21 Sept | 232.6 | 284.8 | 227.7 |
| 20 Sept | 232.2 | 283.6 | — |
| 19 Sept | 232.0 | 283.0 | — |
| 18 Sept | 229.4 | 278.8 | 224.9 |
| 17 Sept | 226.2 | 273.7 | 221.8 |
| 16 Sept | 224.0 | 268.6 | 218.8 |
| 15 Sept | 215.6 | 264.5 | 214.2 |
| 14 Sept | 213.0 | 262.5 | 212.4 |
| 13 Sept | 212.5 | 261.6 | — |
| 12 Sept | 211.8 | 260.7 | — |
| 11 Sept | 210.4 | 258.6 | 210.0 |
| 10 Sept | 210.8 | 257.2 | 207.8 |
| 9 Sept | 209.5 | 255.5 | 205.2 |
| 8 Sept | 204.5 | 254.9 | 202.6 |
| 7 Sept | 204.4 | 253.9 | 200.9 |
| 6 Sept | 205.9 | 254.1 | — |
| 5 Sept | 205.4 | 253.5 | — |
| 4 Sept | 205.3 | 252.4 | 198.7 |
| 3 Sept | 206.5 | 252.5 | 196.9 |
| 2 Sept | 204.7 | 251.9 | 195.9 |
| 1 Sept | 202.0 | 252.7 | 195.2 |
| 31 Aug | 202.8 | 252.1 | 195.6 |
| 30 Aug | 204.1 | 252.5 | — |
| 29 Aug | 204.4 | 252.5 | — |
| 28 Aug | 205.2 | 252.6 | 195.8 |
| 27 Aug | 206.7 | 252.6 | 196.5 |
| 26 Aug | 207.0 | 252.9 | 196.8 |
| 25 Aug | 200.6 | 252.4 | 196.6 |
| 24 Aug | 201.2 | 251.8 | 196.1 |
| 23 Aug | 201.4 | 251.4 | — |
| 22 Aug | 201.3 | 251.4 | — |
| 21 Aug | 200.0 | 249.5 | 195.5 |
| 20 Aug | 201.6 | 248.3 | 194.8 |
| 19 Aug | 199.8 | 246.0 | 193.8 |
| 18 Aug | 195.7 | 244.9 | 192.6 |
| 17 Aug | 197.6 | 244.1 | 192.1 |
| 16 Aug | 197.5 | 243.3 | — |
| 15 Aug | 196.7 | 243.2 | — |
| 14 Aug | 196.4 | 241.7 | 191.0 |
| 13 Aug | 197.0 | 241.9 | 190.1 |
| 12 Aug | 198.3 | 242.8 | 190.1 |
| 11 Aug | 200.7 | 244.8 | 191.6 |
| 10 Aug | 204.9 | 247.6 | 193.3 |
| 9 Aug | 207.5 | 250.3 | — |
| 8 Aug | 208.0 | 250.7 | — |
| 7 Aug | 208.6 | 251.1 | 196.5 |
| 6 Aug | 209.1 | 251.6 | 198.2 |
| 5 Aug | 208.1 | 251.0 | 198.6 |
| 4 Aug | 204.6 | 248.5 | 198.4 |
| 3 Aug | 200.4 | 244.5 | 203.6 |
| 2 Aug | 196.5 | 240.2 | — |
| 1 Aug | 196.2 | 239.6 | — |
| 31 July | 194.8 | 237.6 | 183.1 |
| 30 July | 194.0 | 236.1 | 183.2 |
| 29 July | 193.1 | 235.1 | 182.6 |
| 28 July | 191.3 | 234.4 | 181.6 |
| 27 July | 188.5 | 230.8 | 179.6 |
| 26 July | 187.0 | 228.6 | — |
| 25 July | 185.6 | 226.2 | — |
| 24 July | 182.7 | 223.6 | 176.8 |
| 23 July | 180.1 | 220.4 | 173.6 |
| 22 July | 178.8 | 216.6 | 172.0 |
| 21 July | 177.9 | 213.5 | 169.0 |
| 20 July | 176.5 | 209.7 | 167.4 |
| 19 July | 175.8 | 208.5 | — |
| 18 July | 174.2 | 206.7 | — |
| 17 July | 172.2 | 202.2 | 165.5 |
| 16 July | 170.6 | 198.7 | 163.5 |
| 15 July | 168.9 | 193.2 | 161.3 |
| 14 July | 167.5 | 189.6 | 160.0 |
| 13 July | 166.9 | 189.0 | 160.0 |
| 12 July | 166.5 | 189.4 | — |
| 11 July | 166.3 | 188.4 | — |
| 10 July | 165.8 | 186.8 | 160.4 |
| 9 July | 165.5 | 185.7 | 161.9 |
| 8 July | 166.1 | 185.7 | 162.6 |
| 7 July | 165.9 | 185.2 | 163.5 |
| 6 July | 166.0 | 185.3 | 163.9 |
| 5 July | 166.5 | 185.3 | — |
| 4 July | 165.7 | 187.4 | — |
| 3 July | 161.6 | 184.4 | 163.4 |
| 2 July | 158.9 | 181.5 | 163.0 |
| 1 July | 155.7 | 178.6 | 162.2 |
| 30 June | 152.6 | 174.5 | 146.8 |
| 29 June | 152.7 | 174.5 | 146.8 |
| 28 June | 153.3 | 175.6 | — |
| 27 June | 153.6 | 176.2 | — |
| 26 June | 154.0 | 176.4 | 147.7 |
| 25 June | 155.1 | 177.8 | 148.3 |
| 24 June | 156.0 | 179.4 | 148.7 |
| 23 June | 157.6 | 183.0 | 151.3 |
| 22 June | 159.1 | 185.1 | 152.0 |
| 21 June | 159.7 | 188.0 | — |
| 20 June | 161.0 | 189.0 | — |
| 19 June | 161.1 | 189.4 | 153.9 |
| 18 June | 161.8 | 192.6 | 157.3 |
| 17 June | 162.8 | 196.3 | 159.4 |
| 16 June | 163.8 | 199.1 | 161.2 |
| 15 June | 164.5 | 201.1 | 161.1 |
| 14 June | 164.8 | 202.8 | — |
| 13 June | 165.0 | 203.4 | — |
| 12 June | 165.1 | 203.5 | 160.5 |
| 11 June | 166.2 | 204.2 | 159.8 |
| 10 June | 167.4 | 205.5 | 158.8 |
| 9 June | 168.2 | 205.5 | 158.7 |
| 8 June | 169.5 | 207.0 | 158.8 |
| 7 June | 170.0 | 208.1 | — |
| 6 June | 170.1 | 207.8 | — |
| 5 June | 170.8 | 208.5 | 159.9 |
| 4 June | 172.1 | 210.0 | 160.5 |
| 3 June | 173.9 | 212.2 | 162.6 |
| 2 June | 176.1 | 215.5 | 165.0 |
| 1 June | 178.5 | 218.2 | 167.4 |
| 31 May | 180.1 | 220.4 | — |
| 30 May | 180.4 | 220.3 | — |
| 29 May | 181.1 | 220.7 | 170.8 |
| 28 May | 182.3 | 222.3 | 173.4 |
| 27 May | 183.4 | 226.2 | 176.1 |
| 26 May | 184.6 | 228.2 | 179.1 |
| 25 May | 185.1 | 229.5 | 180.1 |
| 24 May | 185.6 | 230.6 | — |
| 23 May | 185.5 | 229.9 | — |
| 22 May | 185.4 | 229.9 | 180.5 |
| 21 May | 185.7 | 230.5 | 179.8 |
| 20 May | 185.7 | 231.4 | 177.8 |
| 19 May | 186.0 | 233.2 | 174.6 |
| 18 May | 186.0 | 234.5 | 173.2 |
| 17 May | 186.9 | 236.2 | — |
| 16 May | 183.7 | 236.5 | — |
| 15 May | 178.2 | 236.6 | 172.6 |
| 14 May | 179.4 | 237.3 | 172.9 |
| 13 May | 179.6 | 238.2 | 173.4 |
| 12 May | 181.9 | 239.6 | 175.8 |
| 11 May | 181.8 | 241.5 | 178.4 |
| 10 May | 183.1 | 243.8 | — |
| 9 May | 183.0 | 244.2 | — |
| 8 May | 181.8 | 244.4 | 180.9 |
| 7 May | 181.0 | 246.6 | 181.7 |
| 6 May | 179.6 | 247.7 | 181.4 |
| 5 May | 178.5 | 247.9 | 182.3 |
| 4 May | 178.7 | 249.2 | 182.5 |
| 3 May | 179.3 | 251.3 | — |
| 2 May | 178.8 | 250.3 | — |
| 1 May | 179.0 | 250.1 | 182.4 |
| 30 Apr | 179.8 | 251.2 | 181.5 |
| 29 Apr | 179.7 | 251.2 | 180.7 |
| 28 Apr | 180.9 | 253.6 | 179.6 |
| 27 Apr | 180.5 | 254.8 | 179.8 |
| 26 Apr | 181.5 | 256.7 | — |
| 25 Apr | 182.8 | 257.8 | — |
| 24 Apr | 183.5 | 259.1 | 179.4 |
| 23 Apr | 186.0 | 266.6 | 182.1 |
| 22 Apr | 190.5 | 279.8 | 184.3 |
| 21 Apr | 195.0 | 288.5 | 186.8 |
| 20 Apr | 200.7 | 294.0 | 187.7 |
| 19 Apr | 205.1 | 296.3 | — |
| 18 Apr | 205.9 | 296.7 | — |
| 17 Apr | 207.2 | 298.2 | 190.8 |
| 16 Apr | 209.8 | 301.8 | 193.0 |
| 15 Apr | 213.3 | 310.3 | 196.3 |
| 14 Apr | 214.3 | 313.1 | 199.4 |
| 13 Apr | 215.9 | 313.0 | 201.9 |
| 10 Apr | — | — | 205.3 |
| 9 Apr | — | — | 208.2 |
| 8 Apr | — | — | 206.9 |
| 7 Apr | — | — | 203.4 |
| 6 Apr | — | — | 203.4 |
| 3 Apr | — | — | 204.2 |
| 2 Apr | — | — | 206.3 |
| 1 Apr | — | — | 207.4 |
| 31 Mar | — | — | 231.8 |
| 30 Mar | — | — | 243.0 |
| 27 Mar | — | — | 246.7 |
| 26 Mar | — | — | 249.1 |
| 25 Mar | — | — | 248.5 |
| 24 Mar | — | — | 244.1 |
| 23 Mar | — | — | 242.2 |
| 20 Mar | — | — | 236.7 |
| 19 Mar | — | — | 235.2 |
| 18 Mar | — | — | 230.7 |
| 17 Mar | — | — | 223.8 |
| 16 Mar | — | — | 218.1 |
| 13 Mar | — | — | 209.6 |
| 12 Mar | — | — | 204.0 |
| 11 Mar | — | — | 192.8 |
| 10 Mar | — | — | 187.1 |
| 9 Mar | — | — | 174.6 |
| 6 Mar | — | — | 168.1 |
| 5 Mar | — | — | 162.0 |
| 4 Mar | — | — | 159.7 |
| 3 Mar | — | — | 157.4 |
| 2 Mar | — | — | 156.8 |
| 27 Feb | — | — | 156.0 |
| 26 Feb | — | — | 155.2 |
| 25 Feb | — | — | 154.1 |
| 24 Feb | — | — | 152.9 |
| 23 Feb | — | — | 152.2 |
| 20 Feb | — | — | 152.1 |
| 19 Feb | — | — | 152.6 |
| 18 Feb | — | — | 153.0 |
| 17 Feb | — | — | 153.6 |
| 16 Feb | — | — | 153.8 |
| 13 Feb | — | — | 153.6 |
| 12 Feb | — | — | 153.0 |
| 11 Feb | — | — | 152.6 |
| 10 Feb | — | — | 152.9 |
| 9 Feb | — | — | 152.8 |
| 6 Feb | — | — | 152.7 |
| 5 Feb | — | — | 152.8 |
| 4 Feb | — | — | 153.1 |
| 3 Feb | — | — | 153.9 |
| 2 Feb | — | — | 153.9 |
| 30 Jan | — | — | 153.2 |
| 29 Jan | — | — | 153.5 |
| 28 Jan | — | — | 153.9 |
| 27 Jan | — | — | 154.1 |
| 26 Jan | — | — | 154.1 |
| 23 Jan | — | — | 154.1 |
| 22 Jan | — | — | 154.2 |
| 21 Jan | — | — | 154.3 |
| 20 Jan | — | — | 154.0 |
| 19 Jan | — | — | 154.0 |
| 16 Jan | — | — | 153.6 |
| 15 Jan | — | — | 152.9 |
| 14 Jan | — | — | 152.7 |
| 13 Jan | — | — | 152.5 |
| 12 Jan | — | — | 152.7 |
| 9 Jan | — | — | 153.2 |
| 8 Jan | — | — | 153.7 |
| 7 Jan | — | — | 154.2 |
| 6 Jan | — | — | 154.7 |
| 5 Jan | — | — | 154.9 |
| 2 Jan | — | — | 155.1 |
| 1 Jan | — | — | 155.2 |
Melbourne against the rest of Victoria
Source: FuelRadar (fuelradar.com.au)
Daily averages (29 rows)
| Date | Melbourne (c/L) | Rest of Victoria (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | 235.8 | 242.0 |
| 28 Oct | 235.0 | 241.5 |
| 27 Oct | 234.7 | 241.6 |
| 26 Oct | 234.2 | 241.7 |
| 25 Oct | 234.6 | 242.6 |
| 24 Oct | 235.6 | 242.3 |
| 23 Oct | 234.7 | 242.4 |
| 22 Oct | 235.1 | 242.9 |
| 21 Oct | 235.6 | 242.9 |
| 20 Oct | 236.3 | 243.7 |
| 19 Oct | 237.7 | 244.7 |
| 18 Oct | 239.2 | 246.3 |
| 17 Oct | 239.4 | 246.0 |
| 16 Oct | 239.7 | 245.8 |
| 15 Oct | 240.7 | 246.4 |
| 14 Oct | 242.6 | 246.9 |
| 13 Oct | 242.4 | 246.6 |
| 12 Oct | 242.0 | 246.3 |
| 11 Oct | 242.9 | 246.9 |
| 10 Oct | 242.1 | 246.1 |
| 9 Oct | 241.7 | 245.5 |
| 8 Oct | 240.8 | 244.4 |
| 7 Oct | 239.5 | 243.0 |
| 6 Oct | 237.4 | 241.9 |
| 5 Oct | 235.2 | 240.7 |
| 4 Oct | 235.6 | 241.1 |
| 3 Oct | 234.4 | 239.8 |
| 2 Oct | 234.2 | 239.8 |
| 1 Oct | 234.1 | 239.8 |
The price cycle in Melbourne
- No price-cycle hike in Melbourne was detected under the margin-based rule in this period. This does not establish why retail prices changed.
- Melbourne’s daily U91 average less the Melbourne terminal gate price is the indicative margin, not profit. A hike requires this margin and the retail average each to rise by at least 8.0 c/L within 5 days. Where station-rise counts are available, daily rises of at least 5.0 c/L, summed over the rise, must reach 25% of the station count at the peak; a station can count on more than one day. Rises within 3 days of an excise change are excluded. The margin must then ease by at least half within 21 days; if follow-up is too short, a counted hike can have unconfirmed easing. A regular cycle requires at least two detected hikes. No detected hike does not establish why retail prices changed.
Fuel excise
| Petrol and diesel excise | Rate (c/L, before GST) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| In force on 1 October 2026 | 53.7 | — |
| Average over the days of 1 October to 29 October 2026 | 53.70 | — |
Excise is charged on fuel as it leaves the terminal, so it is already in the terminal gate price; GST is then charged on top.
Source: ATO: Excise duty rates for fuel and petroleum products
The capital cities, U91
Cents a litre, cheapest first. Each capital is its ABS urban area, worked out exactly as in its own state’s report. The margin is against its own terminal’s gate price (Canberra uses Sydney’s). Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
The capital cities, diesel
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Cents a litre, cheapest first. Each capital is its ABS urban area, worked out exactly as in its own state’s report. The margin is against its own terminal’s gate price (Canberra uses Sydney’s). Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
Melbourne by area
| Area (ABS SA4) | U91 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne West | 236.3 | 276.4 |
| Melbourne South East | 236.7 | 278.4 |
| Mornington Peninsula | 237.1 | 279.4 |
| Melbourne North East | 237.9 | 279.1 |
| Melbourne Outer East | 238.2 | 279.7 |
| Melbourne Inner East | 238.6 | 281.4 |
| Melbourne Inner | 238.7 | 281.7 |
| Melbourne North West | 238.7 | 278.9 |
| Melbourne Inner South | 240.1 | 283.3 |
Cents a litre, cheapest U91 first. Areas are the ABS Statistical Areas Level 4 (SA4) inside Melbourne’s urban area, named in plain words (“Brisbane - East” is Brisbane East). An area counts its stations that reported on at least a quarter of the days; its average, station count and cheapest station all come from them. Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
Regional towns cheaper than Melbourne, U91
| Town | Month | Against Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Moe–Newborough | 226.8 | −10.9 |
| Lakes Entrance | 229.9 | −7.8 |
| Edenhope | 233.9 | −3.8 |
| Moorooduc (rural) | 234.1 | −3.6 |
| Truganina | 234.9 | −2.8 |
| GeelongRegional city | 235.7 | −2.0 |
| Lara | 235.9 | −1.8 |
| Kilmore | 236.0 | −1.7 |
| Drysdale – Clifton Springs | 236.7 | −1.0 |
| Wangaratta | 236.9 | −0.8 |
| Sunbury | 237.2 | −0.5 |
| Whittlesea | 237.2 | −0.5 |
| Torquay – Jan Juc | 237.4 | −0.3 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. Melbourne’s U91 average was 237.7 c/L. A town’s margin is against Melbourne’s terminal gate price. Period-average margins are omitted here: comparable daily inputs and weights are not retained for these rows.
Regional towns ranked, U91
| Town | Average | Against Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Moe–Newborough | 226.8 | −10.9 |
| Lakes Entrance | 229.9 | −7.8 |
| Edenhope | 233.9 | −3.8 |
| Moorooduc (rural) | 234.1 | −3.6 |
| Truganina | 234.9 | −2.8 |
| GeelongRegional city | 235.7 | −2.0 |
| Lara | 235.9 | −1.8 |
| Kilmore | 236.0 | −1.7 |
| Drysdale – Clifton Springs | 236.7 | −1.0 |
| Wangaratta | 236.9 | −0.8 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. A town is ranked with at least two stations reporting through the period and a price on most days; 233 smaller places were left out. A regional city such as Geelong counts as one place. The cheapest station’s figure is its own average over the period.
Regional towns ranked, diesel
| Town | Average | Against Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Moe–Newborough | 262.8 | −16.3 |
| Lakes Entrance | 264.3 | −14.8 |
| Bright | 268.4 | −10.7 |
| Edenhope | 271.1 | −8.0 |
| Heyfield | 273.0 | −6.1 |
| Portland | 273.7 | −5.4 |
| Traralgon | 274.0 | −5.1 |
| Ocean Grove – Barwon Heads | 274.1 | −5.0 |
| Myrtleford | 274.3 | −4.8 |
| Stawell | 274.3 | −4.8 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. A town is ranked with at least two stations reporting through the period and a price on most days; 226 smaller places were left out. A regional city such as Ballarat counts as one place. The cheapest station’s figure is its own average over the period.
Other fuels: cheapest and dearest towns
| Fuel | Cheapest town (c/L) | Dearest town (c/L) |
|---|---|---|
| E10 | Moe–Newborough 221.8 | Sale 245.0 |
| Premium 95 | Moe–Newborough 244.5 | Castlemaine 276.2 |
| Premium 98 | Lakes Entrance 250.7 | Tallangatta 296.3 |
| LPG | Trafalgar 99.5 | Alexandra 147.9 |
Fewer stations sell these fuels, so fewer towns are ranked.
Regional centres, U91
| Centre | Month | Against Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Moe–Newborough | 226.8 | −10.9 |
| Geelong | 235.7 | −2.0 |
| Lara | 235.9 | −1.8 |
| Drysdale – Clifton Springs | 236.7 | −1.0 |
| Wangaratta | 236.9 | −0.8 |
| Sunbury | 237.2 | −0.5 |
| Torquay – Jan Juc | 237.4 | −0.3 |
| Bairnsdale | 237.8 | +0.1 |
| Leopold | 237.8 | +0.1 |
| Morwell | 237.9 | +0.2 |
Cents a litre, cheapest first. A regional centre is a large regional city we map on its own, or an ABS urban centre of 10,000 people or more (2021 Census) outside Melbourne.
Against Melbourne, month by month, U91
| Area | Month | Against Melbourne | Year so far | Months cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne West | 236.3 | −1.4 | −1.0 | 7 of 7 |
| Melbourne South East | 236.7 | −1.0 | −0.7 | 7 of 7 |
| Mornington Peninsula | 237.1 | −0.6 | +0.2 | 3 of 7 |
| Melbourne North East | 237.9 | +0.2 | +0.1 | 3 of 7 |
| Melbourne Outer East | 238.2 | +0.5 | +0.3 | 1 of 7 |
| Melbourne Inner East | 238.6 | +0.9 | +0.2 | 1 of 7 |
| Melbourne Inner | 238.7 | +1.0 | +1.0 | 0 of 7 |
| Melbourne North West | 238.7 | +1.0 | +0.5 | 2 of 7 |
| Melbourne Inner South | 240.1 | +2.4 | +1.7 | 0 of 7 |
| GeelongRegional centre | 235.7 | −2.0 | −1.2 | 5 of 7 |
| BallaratRegional centre | 238.1 | +0.4 | −1.3 | 5 of 7 |
| WodongaRegional centre | 240.9 | +3.2 | +4.4 | 0 of 7 |
| BendigoRegional centre | 241.2 | +3.5 | +0.9 | 1 of 7 |
| MeltonRegional centre | 241.7 | +4.0 | +1.9 | 1 of 7 |
Cents a litre; negative is cheaper than Melbourne. The areas are Melbourne’s ABS SA4 areas and the regional centres of 50,000 people or more.
Cheapest and dearest in each area, U91
| Area | Cheapest suburb or town |
|---|---|
| Melbourne InnerMelbourne area | Carlton232.2 c/L |
| Melbourne Inner EastMelbourne area | Bulleen234.7 c/L |
| Melbourne Inner SouthMelbourne area | Patterson Lakes231.9 c/L |
| Melbourne North EastMelbourne area | Mernda232.3 c/L |
| Melbourne North WestMelbourne area | Coburg North232.8 c/L |
| Melbourne Outer EastMelbourne area | Wandin North229.4 c/L |
| Melbourne South EastMelbourne area | Noble Park North230.6 c/L |
| Melbourne WestMelbourne area | Kingsville229.7 c/L |
| Mornington PeninsulaMelbourne area | Frankston232.1 c/L |
| Ballarat | Golden Point227.9 c/L |
| Bendigo | White Hills231.3 c/L |
| Geelong | Highton232.9 c/L |
| Hume | Kilmore236.0 c/L |
| Latrobe–Gippsland | Moe225.5 c/L |
| North West | Edenhope233.9 c/L |
| Shepparton | Kialla238.4 c/L |
| Warrnambool and South West | Portland239.1 c/L |
A suburb or town is the ABS locality a station sits in, ranked within its SA4 by the same rule as the towns.
The year so far: since our records began on 13 April 2026
| Fuel | Victoria | Melbourne | Rest of Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| U91 | 198.8 | 196.1 | 201.8 |
| Diesel | 244.6 | 242.0 | 246.3 |
16 of the 104 towns we ranked averaged less than Melbourne for U91.
Cheapest towns since our records began on 13 April 2026, U91
| Town | Average | Against Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Moe–Newborough | 191.5 | −4.6 |
| Truganina | 192.3 | −3.8 |
| Kilmore | 192.4 | −3.7 |
| Moorooduc (rural) | 193.6 | −2.5 |
| Drysdale – Clifton Springs | 194.1 | −2.0 |
| Portland | 194.3 | −1.8 |
| Ballarat | 194.8 | −1.3 |
| Geelong | 194.9 | −1.2 |
| Leopold | 195.0 | −1.1 |
| Stawell | 195.0 | −1.1 |
Dearest towns since our records began on 13 April 2026, U91
| Town | Average | Against Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Tallangatta | 232.3 | +36.2 |
| Corryong | 221.1 | +25.0 |
| Avoca | 220.8 | +24.7 |
| Mansfield | 218.9 | +22.8 |
| Mount Beauty – Tawonga | 217.8 | +21.7 |
| Maffra | 216.9 | +20.8 |
| Mallacoota | 215.9 | +19.8 |
| Bonnie Doon (rural) | 215.7 | +19.6 |
| Castlemaine | 213.2 | +17.1 |
| Loch Sport | 212.8 | +16.7 |
The day of the week to buy U91
| Place | Cheapest / dearest, month |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | — |
| BallaratRegional centre | — |
| GeelongRegional centre | — |
| BendigoRegional centre | — |
| WodongaRegional centre | — |
| MeltonRegional centre | — |
| Bacchus MarshRegional centre | — |
| EchucaRegional centre | — |
| MilduraRegional centre | — |
| Ocean Grove – Barwon HeadsRegional centre | — |
Each day’s average against the seven days centred on it, averaged by weekday, so a steady rise or fall does not favour one end of the week. A place needs four of each weekday with prices from five stations or more; a month usually shows the year so far only.
What a 60-litre tank of U91 saved
| Comparison | Cheaper | Dearer | A tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest and dearest town | Moe–Newborough226.8 c/L | Tallangatta285.0 c/L | $34.92 |
| Cheapest and dearest regional centre | Moe–Newborough226.8 c/L | Yarrawonga254.1 c/L | $16.38 |
| Cheapest town and Melbourne | Moe–Newborough226.8 c/L | Melbourne237.7 c/L | $6.54 |
| Cheapest station and the state average | Metro Frankston220.8 c/L | Victoria240.5 c/L | $11.82 |
Towns that moved most on September 2026, U91
| Town | Month | Change |
|---|---|---|
| TimboonRose | 255.7 | +29.9 |
| AvocaRose | 258.2 | +25.8 |
| CohunaRose | 252.0 | +25.1 |
| CamperdownRose | 243.4 | +25.0 |
| HeathcoteRose | 248.0 | +24.6 |
Independents and the major brands, U91
| Where | Major brands | Independents | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 240.9 | 238.8 | −2.1 |
| Melbourne | 238.6 | 233.1 | −5.5 |
| SoloIndependent | — | 229.3 | — |
| Pearl EnergyIndependent | — | 230.0 | — |
| Apco Service StationsIndependent | — | 232.0 | — |
| U-GoIndependent | — | 233.1 | — |
| MetroIndependent | — | 233.4 | — |
| UnitedMajor brand | 235.5 | — | — |
| LibertyIndependent | — | 236.9 | — |
| Reddy ExpressMajor brand | 238.7 | — | — |
The major brands are 7-Eleven, Ampol, BP, Caltex, EG, Mobil, On The Run (OTR), Reddy Express, Shell and United; every other brand, and a station without one, is independent. Stations with a price on a quarter of the days; a brand is listed with five or more.
Cheapest service stations, U91
| Station | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Metro FrankstonMetro | Frankston | 220.8 |
| Shell Express MoeReddy Express | Moe | 221.0 |
| Solo MoeSolo | Moe | 221.7 |
| Metro Petroleum TruganinaMetro | Truganina | 221.8 |
| MOBIL MOEMobil | Moe | 222.3 |
| LIBERTY NEWBOROUGHLiberty | Newborough | 222.6 |
| PEARL ENERGY MOEPearl Energy | Moe | 222.6 |
| Saviges road fast & ezyIndependent | Moe | 222.7 |
| Metro Petroleum CarltonMetro | Carlton | 223.2 |
| Metro petroleum GlenroyMetro | Glenroy | 224.8 |
Dearest service stations, U91
| Station | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|
| mitta general storeLowes | Mitta Mitta | 300.0 |
| Caltex AraratCaltex | Ararat | 298.0 |
| FUSION FUELFUSION | Kerang | 289.9 |
| Port Albert General StoreBP | Port Albert | 288.9 |
| shell TallangattaShell | Tallangatta | 286.2 |
| WALWA GENERAL STOREAmpol | Walwa | 284.0 |
| Pixon AutomotiveAmpol | Tallangatta | 283.8 |
| Jerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday ParkJerusalem Creek Marina & Holiday Park | Eildon | 283.5 |
| Jamieson Service StationJamieson Service Station | Jamieson | 282.9 |
| Astron sale southAstron | Sale | 282.0 |
Diesel against U91
| Where | Diesel less U91 |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 41.4 |
| Victoria | 40.4 |
| Rest of Victoria | 38.5 |
| MansfieldNarrowest gap | 25.6 |
| Mount Beauty – TawongaNarrowest gap | 27.3 |
| BrightNarrowest gap | 28.3 |
| KerangNarrowest gap | 28.6 |
| CorryongNarrowest gap | 30.2 |
| TallangattaWidest gap | 54.1 |
| CastlemaineWidest gap | 48.0 |
| WinchelseaWidest gap | 47.2 |
| Yarra GlenWidest gap | 46.5 |
| TruganinaWidest gap | 45.2 |
Crude oil and the dollar
| Period | Brent, US$ a barrel | US$ per A$ | Brent, A$ c/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 124.8 | 0.6974 | 112.2 |
| September 2026 | 114.2 | 0.7115 | 101.4 |
| August 2026 | 91.1 | 0.7103 | 80.7 |
| July 2026 | 83.8 | 0.6971 | 76.2 |
Brent: Europe Brent spot price FOB (US Energy Information Administration). Exchange rate: the Federal Reserve’s noon buying rate in New York. Both via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, averaged over the days each is published; the Australian-dollar figures use each day’s rate. A litre is a barrel divided by 158.987. We use these free benchmarks because the refined-petrol and diesel benchmarks Australian wholesale prices follow (Singapore) are sold by subscription.
Outlook
An estimate, not a guarantee
Our outlook describes the days after the period ended, as at 30 October 2026. Prices can move quickly; check the live price at the station before you fill.
Our forecast for Melbourne
| Fuel | Average now | A week ahead |
|---|---|---|
| U91 | 236.6 | 234.9 |
| Diesel | 279.0 | 280.6 |
FuelRadar’s published forecast for Melbourne, the same one the app shows. An estimate, not a guarantee.
Wholesale and crude oil now
| Measure | Latest |
|---|---|
| National terminal gate price, unleaded | 222.0 c/L |
| National terminal gate price, diesel | 263.1 c/L |
| Brent crude | US$110.90 a barrel |
| Brent crude forecast, October 2026 | US$111.00 a barrel |
| Brent crude forecast, November 2026 | US$104.00 a barrel |
| Brent crude forecast, December 2026 | US$99.00 a barrel |
Wholesale and crude prices as at 23 October 2026. Crude oil forecast: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, October 2026.
Data quality, method and sources
| Coverage | Figure |
|---|---|
| Service stations listed | 1,743 |
| Stations with an eligible input price | 1,732 |
| Station–fuel–days counted (published fuels) | 178,039 |
| Days covered | 1 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 |
| Station-price records used here begin | 13 April 2026 |
| Towns ranked for U91233 left out: too few steady stations | 105 |
Coverage by fuel and period
| Fuel and period | Distinct stations | Station–fuel–days | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| U91, October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026 | 1,650 | 47,477 | 29 |
| U91, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,644 | 49,136 | 30 |
| E10, October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026 | 404 | 11,577 | 29 |
| E10, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 406 | 12,070 | 30 |
| DSL, October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026 | 1,040 | 29,866 | 29 |
| DSL, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,045 | 31,103 | 30 |
| P95, October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026 | 1,029 | 29,605 | 29 |
| P95, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,026 | 30,704 | 30 |
| P98, October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026 | 1,495 | 42,977 | 29 |
| P98, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 1,486 | 44,380 | 30 |
| LPG, October 20261 to 29 Oct 2026 | 580 | 16,537 | 29 |
| LPG, September 20261 to 30 Sept 2026 | 584 | 17,317 | 30 |
The listed count is the inventory used at build time, not a historical census of every operating station. One station selling two fuels on one day contributes two station–fuel–days. Fuel-specific counts must not be added to obtain a distinct station total. Distinct stations contributing eligible prices for this fuel and period. Calendar days describe the window, not new observations.
About this edition
How we worked out these figures, and our sources · What this edition can establish
How we worked out these figures, and our sources
What the average measures
Reported station-day prices, not purchases. Each station counts once per day with an eligible price; stations with more covered days contribute more. The mean is not weighted by litres sold and does not measure what the average driver paid.
Which history this uses
This report's station-price records begin on 13 April 2026. The separately published daily city-average series can begin earlier and use different boundaries and carry rules. Compare figures within the same series.
Coverage and carry
Melbourne uses its ABS urban area. An eligible price can be carried forward for up to 30 days. A covered day can therefore contain an earlier reported price. Station-days are observations, not distinct stations. The report does not quantify the share of carried prices or all excluded reports.
Wholesale spreads
Retail less terminal gate price is a gross indicative spread, not profit. It also covers transport, site and operating costs. Brent is a crude-oil benchmark, not a refined petrol or diesel price.
How we average
Each day, every service station counts once at its latest price as of the end of that day. A price is carried forward for at most 30 days, and the average is taken over every station-day in the period, so a station that reported all period counts more than one that reported for a week.
Towns and areas
Melbourne is its ABS urban area, split into ABS SA4 areas. Outside it, a town is the locality a station sits in; a station in another large city counts in that city as one place.
Which prices count
Prices held for checking, prices a station reported as unavailable and implausible prices are left out. A station’s next report ends its previous price.
Coverage
1,732 stations had an eligible input price in the period, including carried prices. The figures cover the days to 29 October 2026; the calendar period is incomplete.
Wholesale, margins and the cost of a litre
The terminal gate price is AIP’s weekday price at the Melbourne terminal; AIP publishes the capital-city terminals only. Weekday prices are carried over weekends, and a period’s price is the mean of its calendar days. The margin is the retail average less the terminal gate price. In the cost of a litre, crude oil is Brent in Australian dollars, wholesale is the terminal gate price without GST and excise less crude oil, excise is the ATO rate averaged over the days, GST is one eleventh of the retail price, and the retail difference is the rest.
Sources
FuelRadar: station-day averages, areas and the price cycle, from the prices service stations report to their state’s price service. Australian Institute of Petroleum: terminal gate prices. US Energy Information Administration, via FRED: Brent crude. Federal Reserve, via FRED: the exchange rate. Australian Taxation Office: excise rates. Australian Bureau of Statistics: the urban area, SA4 and locality boundaries.
About these prices
These are averages over the whole period, not today’s prices. Check the station price and its update time before you fill.
What this edition can establish
Not recorded
Carried retail price counts and excluded raw report counts were not retained; their shares are unavailable. The number of stations selling each fuel and litres sold are not recorded, so fuel-market and sales coverage percentages are unavailable.
Saved edition
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Data fingerprint
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For media
In short
Melbourne reported prices averaged 237.7 c/L for U91 in October 2026, up 17.4 c/L on September 2026. Sunbury was the cheapest town in Melbourne North West for U91 in October 2026 at 237.2 c/L, 0.5 c/L below Melbourne.
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Source: FuelRadar Australia, Victoria fuel prices, October 2026 so far, fuelradar.com.au/fuel-price-reports/vic/2026-10
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