When is the best day to buy petrol in Melbourne?

Across Melbourne, the better buying window depends on where the local price cycle sits, not a fixed weekday. Check whether prices are rising or easing, then compare nearby station prices and update times before a large fill.

How many stations have reported prices in Melbourne?

FuelRadar Australia lists reported prices at 7 stations across Melbourne, using available state reporting, retailer and station data.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper suburb in Melbourne?

Multiply the price difference by the litres you expect to buy, then compare that gross saving with the return distance, fuel used and time. A cheaper station already on your route needs less saving to make sense than a special trip across Melbourne.

Melbourne Ethanol 85 prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Ethanol 85 in Melbourne

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 17.3c/L below the city average.

City avg 247.0

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	AS Astron Murrumbeena VIC Updated12m	229.7c/LSave $10.38 on 60L vs city avg	-17.3-17.3 cents below the city average
2	AS Astron Maribyrnong North VIC Updated12m	249.9c/L	+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
3	UN United Altona Central VIC Updated12m	249.9c/L	+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
4	UN United Broadmeadows VIC Updated12m	249.9c/L	+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
5	UN United Kew VIC Updated12m	249.9c/L	+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
6	UN United Westgate North VIC Updated12m	249.9c/L	+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average

1
AS
Astron Murrumbeena
VIC
Updated12m
229.7c/L
Save $10.38 on 60L vs city avg-17.3-17.3 cents below the city average
2
AS
Astron Maribyrnong North
VIC
Updated12m
249.9c/L
+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
3
UN
United Altona Central
VIC
Updated12m
249.9c/L
+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
4
UN
United Broadmeadows
VIC
Updated12m
249.9c/L
+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
5
UN
United Kew
VIC
Updated12m
249.9c/L
+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average
6
UN
United Westgate North
VIC
Updated12m
249.9c/L
+2.9+2.9 cents above the city average

Showing 6 of 7 stations.

Current reported range · Ethanol 85

Melbourne price range today

Lowest, average and highest reported prices use the same fuel grade and area. Check a station’s report time before making a detour.

Lowest: 229.7 c/L
Average: 247.0 c/L
Highest: 249.9 c/L

Price spread

20.2 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$12.12

Before allowing for the fuel used or time spent reaching another station.

7 stations checked · updated 16 Aug 2026 · source: Fair Fuel Plan

Timing · Variable price cycle

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Up to 20.2c/L between the cheapest and dearest station today.

By fuel type

Melbourne prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 7 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	185.5c	195.6c	202.7c	7	United Altona Central
LPG (Autogas)	95.5c	99.2c	109.9c	4	United Westgate North
Ethanol 10	181.5c	192.4c	199.7c	7	United Altona Central
Premium 95	199.5c	209.1c	216.7c	5	United Altona Central
Premium 98	208.5c	221.9c	245.7c	7	United Altona Central
Diesel	231.5c	241.6c	250.7c	7	United Altona Central
Ethanol 85	229.7c	247.0c	249.9c	7	Astron Murrumbeena

Cheaper suburbs

Cheapest suburbs around Melbourne

Suburb averages, lowest first. Open a suburb to check its stations, report times and distance.

Fuel advice

Comparing fuel prices in Melbourne

Compare the reported price, update time and distance before choosing a station in Melbourne.

7 stations across 7 fuel types are included in Melbourne, VIC. Check the report time and use the map for distance before you drive.

Before you choose a station

Service stations in Melbourne can change prices during the day, so the city average is a guide rather than a bowser price. The reported ethanol 85 average is 247.0 c/L, and the lowest report is 17.3c/L below it. Check the station update time and distance before travelling for the difference.

Choose the fuel type your vehicle uses, compare stations within the distance you are willing to drive and check when each price was reported. Use a station on your normal route unless the price difference covers the extra travel. Brands reporting in Melbourne include Astron, United. Compare individual stations because a brand average can hide local differences.

Is a detour around Melbourne worth it?

The gap between the lowest and highest reported ethanol 85 price in Melbourne is 20.2c/L. Prices may differ by suburb as well as brand. For a detour, allow for the extra kilometres and check that the lower report is recent.

Lower suburb averages currently include Bentleigh East, Port Melbourne, Kew and Travancore. Open a suburb page to compare its service stations, report times and distance. A suburb average is not the price at every bowser.

Data updated 16 Aug, 12:00 pm AEST. Source: Fair Fuel Plan. Based on 7 stations. A city average is not a bowser price. Check the fuel grade, report time and final price at the station.

Next steps

Plan your next fill in Melbourne

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Suburbs

Melbourne suburbs

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Frequently asked

Melbourne fuel questions

The lowest listed Ethanol 85 price in Melbourne is 229.7 c/L, compared with a city average of 247.0 c/L. Check the station update time and compare nearby options before you fill up.

Victorian price data: Victorian station prices come from Service Victoria Servo Saver open data. Those records can reach FuelRadar up to 24 hours after a retailer’s own update.

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