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 194 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 Diesel prices today

Service stations

Cheapest Premium Diesel in Melbourne

Reported prices, lowest first. The first station is 13.1c/L below the city average.

City avg 247.2

Saving estimates update for each station.

#	Station	Price	Vs city avg
1	SP Speedway Sunshine VIC Updated13m	234.1c/LSave $7.86 on 60L vs city avg	-13.1-13.1 cents below the city average
2	ME Metro petroleum VIC Updated13m	235.2c/LSave $7.20 on 60L vs city avg	-12.0-12.0 cents below the city average
3	ME Metro Sunshine VIC Updated13m	235.2c/LSave $7.20 on 60L vs city avg	-12.0-12.0 cents below the city average
4	UN United Yarraville VIC Updated13m	235.3c/LSave $7.14 on 60L vs city avg	-11.9-11.9 cents below the city average
5	LI LIBERTY RESERVOIR VIC Updated13m	235.5c/LSave $7.02 on 60L vs city avg	-11.7-11.7 cents below the city average
6	ME METRO PETROLEUM COLLINGWOOD VIC Updated13m	235.7c/LSave $6.90 on 60L vs city avg	-11.5-11.5 cents below the city average

1
SP
Speedway Sunshine
VIC
Updated13m
234.1c/L
Save $7.86 on 60L vs city avg-13.1-13.1 cents below the city average
2
ME
Metro petroleum
VIC
Updated13m
235.2c/L
Save $7.20 on 60L vs city avg-12.0-12.0 cents below the city average
3
ME
Metro Sunshine
VIC
Updated13m
235.2c/L
Save $7.20 on 60L vs city avg-12.0-12.0 cents below the city average
4
UN
United Yarraville
VIC
Updated13m
235.3c/L
Save $7.14 on 60L vs city avg-11.9-11.9 cents below the city average
5
LI
LIBERTY RESERVOIR
VIC
Updated13m
235.5c/L
Save $7.02 on 60L vs city avg-11.7-11.7 cents below the city average
6
ME
METRO PETROLEUM COLLINGWOOD
VIC
Updated13m
235.7c/L
Save $6.90 on 60L vs city avg-11.5-11.5 cents below the city average

Showing 6 of 12 stations.

Current reported range · Premium Diesel

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: 234.1 c/L
Average: 247.2 c/L
Highest: 265.9 c/L

Price spread

31.8 c/L

Difference between the lowest and highest reports shown.

Difference on a 60-litre fill

$19.08

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

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

Timing · Variable price cycle

Should you fill up in Melbourne?

Sunday had the lowest recent weekday average

Over the last 30 days, Sunday had the lowest average in this sample and Saturday had the highest. This can change; check today’s station prices.

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Up to 31.8c/L between the cheapest and dearest station today.

By fuel type

Melbourne prices by grade

Reported low, average and high prices across 194 stations.

Swipe across to compare every column.

Fuel	Low	Avg	High	Stations	Cheapest at
Unleaded 91	187.7c	197.9c	225.9c	194	METRO PETROLEUM COLLINGWOOD
LPG (Autogas)	89.5c	96.6c	115.9c	64	LIBERTY RESERVOIR
Ethanol 10	185.3c	193.5c	199.9c	44	United Yarraville
Premium 95	197.9c	214.4c	235.5c	148	Metro Petroleum Carlton
Premium 98	209.2c	223.7c	250.9c	187	Metro Maribyrnong
Diesel	233.3c	241.9c	252.9c	32	United Yarraville
Premium Diesel	234.1c	247.2c	265.9c	194	Speedway Sunshine

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.

194 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 premium diesel average is 247.2 c/L, and the lowest report is 13.1c/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 Speedway, SOMERVILLE SERVO 24/7, 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 diesel price in Melbourne is 31.8c/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 Thomastown, Carlton South, Surrey Hills South and Collingwood North. 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, 1:15 pm AEST. Source: Fair Fuel Plan. Based on 194 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

207 suburbs in this directory.

Frequently asked

Melbourne fuel questions

The lowest listed Premium Diesel price in Melbourne is 234.1 c/L, compared with a city average of 247.2 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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