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 201 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 Premium 95 prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Premium 95 in Melbourne

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 19.3c/L below the city average.

City avg 213.8

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	LM LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) VIC Updated10m	194.5c/LSave $11.58 on 60L vs city avg	-19.3-19.3 cents below the city average
2	AP APCO Thomastown VIC Updated10m	194.9c/LSave $11.34 on 60L vs city avg	-18.9-18.9 cents below the city average
3	OO OOM Energy Kingsbury VIC Updated10m	194.9c/LSave $11.34 on 60L vs city avg	-18.9-18.9 cents below the city average
4	PE PEARL ENERGY ALTONA VIC Updated10m	197.5c/LSave $9.78 on 60L vs city avg	-16.3-16.3 cents below the city average
5	ME Metro Petroleum Carlton VIC Updated10m	197.9c/LSave $9.54 on 60L vs city avg	-15.9-15.9 cents below the city average
6	UN United Altona Central VIC Updated10m	199.5c/LSave $8.58 on 60L vs city avg	-14.3-14.3 cents below the city average

1
LM
LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
VIC
Updated10m
194.5c/L
Save $11.58 on 60L vs city avg-19.3-19.3 cents below the city average
2
AP
APCO Thomastown
VIC
Updated10m
194.9c/L
Save $11.34 on 60L vs city avg-18.9-18.9 cents below the city average
3
OO
OOM Energy Kingsbury
VIC
Updated10m
194.9c/L
Save $11.34 on 60L vs city avg-18.9-18.9 cents below the city average
4
PE
PEARL ENERGY ALTONA
VIC
Updated10m
197.5c/L
Save $9.78 on 60L vs city avg-16.3-16.3 cents below the city average
5
ME
Metro Petroleum Carlton
VIC
Updated10m
197.9c/L
Save $9.54 on 60L vs city avg-15.9-15.9 cents below the city average
6
UN
United Altona Central
VIC
Updated10m
199.5c/L
Save $8.58 on 60L vs city avg-14.3-14.3 cents below the city average

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Current reported range · Premium 95

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: 194.5 c/L
Average: 213.8 c/L
Highest: 269.9 c/L

Price spread

75.4 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$45.24

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

201 stations checked · updated 17 Aug 2026 · source: Fair Fuel Plan

7-day outlook

Melbourne 7-day Premium 95 outlook

Falling · -12.3c/L over 7 days

This outlook uses the Geelong premium 95 cycle and adjusts it to Melbourne prices using local history.

Geelong is in the peak phase of the current model. Treat this as guidance, not a guaranteed price path.

Geelong today

212.9c/L

Modelled in 7 days

200.6c/L

7-day range

190.0 – 214.1c/L

Modelled priceLikely price range

See full 30-day forecast How accurate is this?

By fuel type

Melbourne prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 201 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	179.5c	197.5c	239.9c	201	LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
LPG (Autogas)	88.7c	96.4c	109.9c	74	dayef Maidstone
Ethanol 10	181.5c	193.3c	199.9c	35	PEARL ENERGY ALTONA
Premium 95	194.5c	213.8c	269.9c	201	LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
Premium 98	195.5c	223.4c	279.9c	195	LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
Diesel	226.5c	242.1c	258.9c	68	LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only)
Premium Diesel	234.1c	247.6c	265.9c	148	Speedway Sunshine
Ethanol 85	249.9c	249.9c	249.9c	5	United Altona Central

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.

201 stations across 8 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 premium 95 average is 213.8 c/L, and the lowest report is 19.3c/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 LMCT+, Apco Service Stations, Metro Fuel. 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 premium 95 price in Melbourne is 75.4c/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 Princes Hill, La Trobe University, Heidelberg West and Thomastown. 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 17 Aug, 2:14 pm AEST. Source: Fair Fuel Plan. Based on 201 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

Open the map, check the latest timing advice or compare another nearby area.

Suburbs

Melbourne suburbs

Choose a suburb to compare its station reports, local average and update times.

Search Melbourne suburbs

213 suburbs in this directory.

Frequently asked

Melbourne fuel questions

The lowest listed Premium 95 price in Melbourne is 194.5 c/L, compared with a city average of 213.8 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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