Melbourne Northern Suburbs Face 10 Cent Petrol Increases While Epping Motorists Find Relief

*29th Jan 2026 2:30pm AEDT*

Looking at the data from across Melbourne today reveals a fascinating split in the northern suburbs. While motorists in Broadmeadows are seeing unleaded petrol prices climb by more than 10 cents per litre, those just a few kilometres away in Epping are enjoying substantial decreases.

The Numbers Tell an Interesting Story

The latest figures show Broadmeadows unleaded petrol has jumped from 159.7 cents to 169.9 cents per litre, representing a 10.2 cent increase. This isn't an isolated movement either. The same suburb is experiencing upward pressure across multiple fuel types, with Premium 98 climbing 12.6 cents and even E10 rising by 10.9 cents.

Contrast this with Epping, where Premium 95 has dropped a notable 20.2 cents, falling from 202.9 cents to 182.7 cents per litre. For drivers with vehicles that run on premium fuel, this represents a saving of approximately $10 on a 50 litre fill.

Western Growth Corridors Show Mixed Results

Further west, the data indicates interesting patterns in Melbourne's outer growth corridors. Truganina diesel prices have decreased by 16.8 cents, dropping from 194.9 cents to 178.1 cents per litre. This is worth noting for commercial operators and SUV drivers in the area.

Meanwhile, St Albans has experienced the sharpest increase in our dataset, with Premium 98 jumping 24.1 cents from 178.9 to 203.0 cents per litre. This highlights the importance of checking prices before filling up, particularly for premium fuel users.

Regional Victoria Offers Competitive Pricing

A closer analysis reveals that regional Victoria continues to offer some competitive options. Moe in Gippsland is showing diesel prices averaging 167.8 cents with the cheapest servo at just 159.5 cents. Similarly, Bright in the Alpine region averages 169.6 cents for diesel, while Epsom near Bendigo has diesel as low as 152.1 cents at select stations.

Bendigo itself has seen diesel decrease by 10.2 cents, now averaging 181.7 cents per litre. This represents a notable shift from the 191.9 cent average recorded previously.

Middle Ring Suburbs Worth Watching

For motorists in Melbourne's middle ring, several suburbs are showing competitive pricing. Reservoir has diesel starting from 162.9 cents, though the average sits higher at 171.4 cents due to a wide spread of 38 cents between the cheapest and most expensive servos.

Thomastown diesel has increased by 10.3 cents to average 173.2 cents, while Kingsbury offers diesel from 162.5 cents for savvy shoppers who check before they fill.

Deer Park in the west shows relatively consistent pricing with diesel averaging 169.9 cents and only a 6.4 cent spread between stations. Yarraville is similar, averaging 170.5 cents for diesel with an 8.6 cent spread.

Gippsland Prices on the Move

Traralgon has seen diesel increase by 10.6 cents to average 179.4 cents, with Premium 95 also climbing 8.7 cents. Meanwhile, the remote northwest town of Ouyen has experienced diesel increases of 12.8 cents.

Wonthaggi on the Bass Coast offers diesel averaging 171.1 cents, while Myrtleford in the northeast averages 170.6 cents.

The Southeast Corridor

Seaford continues to offer competitive diesel pricing with the cheapest at 157.9 cents, though the suburb average is 173.5 cents. Doveton shows tight pricing with diesel averaging 171.2 cents and just a 4 cent spread between stations.

What This Means for Motorists

Statistically speaking, motorists in Melbourne's northern suburbs should consider driving a few extra minutes to take advantage of the pricing variations. The data shows differences of more than 20 cents per litre between neighbouring suburbs.

For unleaded petrol, which remains the most commonly used fuel in Australia, the Broadmeadows increases are notable but not universal across the northern corridor. Checking real time prices before filling remains the most effective strategy.

The numbers are clear: motorists who compare prices across nearby suburbs could save substantially over the course of a year. A 10 cent per litre difference translates to roughly $5 per fill, or more than $250 annually for weekly fill ups.