Suburb fuel prices

Diesel prices in Research, VIC

Diesel starts at 179.9 c/L, with an average of 192.4 c/L across 15 tracked stations in the local area around Research.

Updated 12 hr ago · Fair Fuel Plan

Research · DieselAbove the state avg

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Diesel in Research is dearer than the Victoria average

Research sits 1.4c above the Victoria average. Research is 4.2c/L over its 30-day average. Prices usually dip later in the cycle.

How it compares

  • Victoria state avg191c/L+1.4c/L
  • National avg195.5c/L-3.1c/L
  • Wholesale (TGP)183c/L+9.4c/L

Local details

Research service details

Price range
20.0c spread
Nearby alternatives
15
Brands
8
Postcode
3095
Last updated
15 July 2026, 1:04 am AEST

How to use this page

Using the Research price list

Research is in the Nillumbik market. Compare the suburb with the wider city view when planning a larger fill.

Start with a recent station row for the fuel your vehicle uses. Widen the search only when the saving still makes sense after the extra distance.

Before driving farther

Research is part of Nillumbik, within Greater Melbourne (Outer). Compare the wider Nillumbik market when the cheapest local report is stale, out of the way or only a few cents lower.

Nearby suburbs with useful comparison data include Eltham from 189.9c across 5 stations, Doncaster East from 179.9c across 4 stations, Diamond Creek from 192.9c across 3 stations, Montmorency from 192.3c across 2 stations, Greensborough from 194.8c across 2 stations and Doncaster from 189.5c across 2 stations.

Check the station update time and detour distance before leaving your route, including Fair Fuel Plan where available. For broader context, compare the Victoria state average of 191.0c.

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Frequently asked

Research fuel questions

Research 3095 currently shows 179.9 c/L as the lowest listed Diesel price, with a local average of 192.4 c/L. Check the station update time before driving.

30-day price range · Diesel

Research Diesel price range

Research is 4.2c/L above its 30-day average. Compare the latest station reports before choosing when to fill.

30-day low
176.7c/L
30-day average
189.4c/L
30-day high
205.1c/L
Today's average
193.6c/L
176.0191.0206.014 June29 June13 July
Daily averageMin–max spread across Research stations

7-day outlook

Research 7-day Diesel outlook

Rising · +5.7c/L over 7 days

Research prices follow the Geelong cycle, so this outlook takes the Geelong Diesel forecast and adjusts it to Research's own price level using 90 days of local history. You can see the Geelong benchmark alongside the local estimate below.

Geelong is in the rising phase of its current cycle.

Research today (est.)

188.1c/L

Geelong 182.8c/L · +5.3c/L local

Modelled in 7 days

196.6c/L

7-day range

188.7 – 199.5c/L

188.0194.0200.0WedThuFriSatSunMonTue
Modelled priceLikely price range

All fuel types

Fuel prices in Research by type

Low, average and high for each fuel type from 15 stations.

FuelLowAvgHighStationsCheapest at
LPG97.7c98.3c99.7c4United Eltham
U91160.9c166.1c177.9c10S24 Diamond Creek
P95176.9c181.2c186.3c6United Eltham
P98185.5c191.9c204.9c10United Doncaster East
DSL179.9c192.4c199.9c15Metro Petroleum, Doncaster East
PDSL191.9c195.7c199.9c4United Eltham

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