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As of 28 July 2026, the cheapest unleaded petrol in Melbourne, VIC is 163.4c per litre at Ampol, Grovedale. Prices range from 163.4c to 250.9c across 1170 stations, averaging 191.5c per litre.
Compare live petrol prices from 1,170+ stations across Melbourne. Average: 191.5c/L
Last updated: 06:05 PM, 28 Jul 2026
Petrol prices in Melbourne currently range from 163.4c to 250.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 191.5c/L. We're tracking live prices from 1170 service stations, which means you could save up to $43.75 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Victoria prices for broader comparisons.
Location matters significantly: Grovedale has the cheapest average at 184.9c/L across 7 stations, while Sunshine averages 187.5c/L — a 2.6c/L difference. Epping sits in the middle at 192.4c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: Grovedale, Dingley Village, Preston, Kingsville, St Albans, Taylors Lakes.
Compare all fuel types in Melbourne: Unleaded (ULP) from 163.4c/L, E10 Ethanol from 165.9c/L, Premium 95 from 182.7c/L, Premium 98 from 189.7c/L. Each fuel type page shows the cheapest stations in the area, helping you find the best deal whether you need regular unleaded, premium fuel, or diesel.
Victoria experiences weekly price cycles. Monitor for price drops and fill up during the low point, typically Monday to Wednesday, to maximise savings. Avoid filling up Thursday to Friday when prices tend to peak. Check our Best Time to Fill Up guide for detailed advice.
Prices for Melbourne are sourced from VIC Fair Fuel and community-verified reports, updating continuously throughout the day. Compare prices by brand or view our full station directory for more options.
Victoria shows a weekly price cycle with peaks mid-week. Prices are typically best on weekends.
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Melbourne
Based on historical price patterns in Melbourne, Wednesday tends to offer the best prices. Midweek can be a sweet spot before weekend price hikes.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampol Grovedale | Ampol | Grovedale | 163.4c | Today, 3:12pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 169.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 169.9c | Today, 9:58am | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 169.9c | Today, 6:05pm |
| 5 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 171.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel - Woodham Petroleum Somerton | Woodham Petroleum | Somerton | 189.9c | Today, 6:05pm | |
| Phillip Island Marine | Independent | Rhyll | 199.9c | Today, 3:12pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 213.7c | Today, 6:10am | |
| 4 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 213.7c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| 5 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 213.7c | Today, 6:05pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Service Station | Independent | Essendon | 165.9c | Today, 6:05pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 167.9c | Today, 6:05pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 167.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 167.9c | Today, 3:28am |
| 5 | 24xpress Taylors Lakes | Independent | Taylors Lakes | 171.5c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 182.7c | Today, 5:54am | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 182.7c | Yesterday, 8:00pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 182.7c | Today, 6:05pm | |
| 4 | APCO Hoppers Crossing | APCO | Hoppers Crossing | 187.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| 5 | APCO Thomastown | APCO | Thomastown | 187.9c | Yesterday, 8:10pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 189.7c | Today, 5:53am | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 189.7c | Yesterday, 8:00pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 189.7c | Today, 6:05pm | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 189.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| 5 | Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 189.9c | Today, 6:05pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Go St Albans | U-Go | St Albans | 215.5c | Today, 9:26am | |
| U-Go St Albans | U-Go | St Albans | 215.5c | Yesterday, 8:00pm | |
| Costco Epping (Members Only) | Costco | Epping | 216.7c | Yesterday, 12:15pm | |
| 4 | Costco Moorabbin (Members Only) | Costco | Moorabbin | 216.7c | Yesterday, 12:07pm |
| 5 | Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | Metro | Dingley Village | 217.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 84.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 84.9c | Today, 3:15am | |
| Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 84.9c | Today, 6:05pm | |
| 4 | Astron Braeside | Astron | Braeside | 88.5c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| 5 | Astron Braeside | Astron | Braeside | 88.5c | Today, 6:05pm |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovedale | 7 stations | 184.9c | 163.4c |
| Dingley Village | 3 stations | 184.9c | 169.9c |
| Preston | 12 stations | 187.8c | 171.9c |
| Kingsville | 4 stations | 187.6c | 175.3c |
| St Albans | 7 stations | 190.7c | 175.5c |
| Taylors Lakes | 6 stations | 184.4c | 175.5c |
| Seaford | 7 stations | 180.6c | 177.5c |
| Braybrook | 3 stations | 185.9c | 177.9c |
| Reservoir | 10 stations | 188.7c | 177.9c |
| Hillside | 2 stations | 178.5c | 178.5c |
| Epping | 17 stations | 192.4c | 178.7c |
| Altona North | 10 stations | 191.9c | 179.5c |
| Frankston | 12 stations | 187.3c | 179.8c |
| Kingsbury | 3 stations | 185.9c | 179.9c |
| Thomastown | 10 stations | 188.7c | 179.9c |
Save money at these stations with the lowest ULP prices. Prices shown for all available fuel types:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampol Grovedale | 168 Torquay Road Cnr Marshalltown | Ampol | 163.4c | - | - | - | - | Today, 3:12pm |
| Metro Petroleum Dingley Village (Unmanned Site) | 24 Marcus Road, Dingley Village, 3172 | Metro | 169.9c | 167.9c | - | - | 189.9c | Today, 6:05pm |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | 343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston, 3072 | LMCT+ | 171.9c | - | 213.7c | 182.7c | 189.7c | Today, 6:05pm |
| Kangaroo Ground General Store | 280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd | Independent | 172.7c | - | - | - | - | Today, 6:05pm |
| Burk Kingsville | 88-94 Williamstown Rd | Burk | 175.3c | - | 220.3c | - | 201.3c | Today, 6:05pm |
| Burk Kingsville | 88-94 Williamstown Road, Kingsville, 3012 | Burk | 175.3c | - | 220.3c | - | 201.3c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| Shell Reddy Express Melton Hwy | 25 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes, 3038 | Shell | 175.5c | 171.5c | 215.5c | - | 198.5c | Today, 6:05pm |
| U-Go St Albans | 151-167 Kings Road, St Albans, 3021 | U-Go | 175.5c | - | - | 197.5c | 198.5c | Today, 6:05pm |
| 24xpress Taylors Lakes | 25 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes, 3038 | Independent | 175.5c | 171.5c | 215.5c | - | 198.5c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| Solo Seaford | 163 Nepean Highway, Seaford, 3198 | Solo | 177.5c | 175.5c | 222.5c | 188.9c | 202.5c | Today, 6:05pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCO North Geelong | 343 Thompson Road, North Geelong, 3215 | APCO | 250.9c | 182.9c | 250.9c | - | 286.9c | Today, 3:12pm |
| Wallan Garage | 130-132 High Street, Wallan, 3756 | Independent | 225.9c | - | - | 235.9c | 245.9c | Today, 10:35am |
| French Island General Store | 289 Tankerton Road, French Island, 3921 | Independent | 224.0c | - | 249.0c | - | - | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| French Island General Store | 289 Tankerton Rd | Independent | 224.0c | - | 249.0c | - | - | Today, 3:12pm |
| Igloo Roadhouse | 2220 Maroondah Highway, Buxton, 3711 | Independent | 202.9c | - | 248.9c | - | 255.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| EG Ampol Geelong West | 109-115 Shannon Avenue, Geelong West, 3218 | EG Ampol | 202.9c | - | - | 219.9c | - | Today, 3:12pm |
| Igloo Roadhouse | 2220 Maroondah Highway | Ampol | 202.9c | - | 248.9c | - | 255.9c | Today, 3:12pm |
| EG Ampol East Burwood | 50 Middleborough Road, Burwood East, 3151 | EG Ampol | 202.9c | - | - | 219.9c | 229.9c | Today, 6:05pm |
| EG Ampol Geelong North | 26-28 Thompson Road, North Geelong, 3215 | EG Ampol | 202.9c | - | - | 219.9c | - | Today, 3:12pm |
| EG Ampol Airport West | Westfield Airport West, 29-35 Louis Street, Airport West, 3042 | EG Ampol | 200.9c | - | - | 217.9c | 227.9c | Yesterday, 8:12pm |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (163.4c/L) and most expensive (250.9c/L): 87.5c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $43.75!
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Melbourne is home to 5,159,000 people and has 1,170 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Melbourne range from 163.4c/L to 250.9c/L (a difference of 87.5c/L).
Real-time data updated continuously from official government sources and community reports. We track live prices from major fuel brands including Ampol, Shell, BP, 7-Eleven, Coles Express, and independent service stations across all suburbs in Melbourne. The current average price is 191.5c/L (last updated: 06:05 PM, 28 Jul 2026).
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