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As of 18 October 2026, the cheapest unleaded petrol in Melbourne, VIC is 218.1c per litre at Metro, Truganina. Prices range from 218.1c to 275.9c across 1028 stations, averaging 239.7c per litre.
Compare live petrol prices from 1,028+ stations across Melbourne. Average: 239.7c/L
Last updated: 11:36 AM, 17 Oct 2026
Petrol prices in Melbourne currently range from 218.1c to 275.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 239.7c/L. We're tracking live prices from 1028 service stations, which means you could save up to $28.90 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Victoria prices for broader comparisons.
Location matters significantly: Truganina has the cheapest average at 235.6c/L across 12 stations, while Wandin North averages 229.5c/L — a -6.1c/L difference. Altona sits in the middle at 234.7c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: Truganina, Frankston, Sunshine, Tarneit, Carlton, Glenroy.
Compare all fuel types in Melbourne: Unleaded (ULP) from 218.1c/L, E10 Ethanol from 216.2c/L (save 1.9c/L), Diesel from 254.2c/L, Premium 95 from 229.2c/L, Premium 98 from 239.2c/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, updated several times a 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, Saturday tends to offer the best prices. Weekend prices tend to be higher with increased demand.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Truganina | Metro | Truganina | 218.1c | Yesterday, 10:08am | |
| Metro Frankston | Metro | Frankston | 219.2c | Yesterday, 9:52am | |
| Metro Sunshine | Metro | Sunshine | 221.9c | Yesterday, 9:04am | |
| 4 | Metro Tarneit | Metro | Tarneit | 223.9c | Yesterday, 10:03am |
| 5 | Oom Energy Tarneit | Independent | Tarneit | 223.9c | Yesterday, 10:17am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Truganina | Metro | Truganina | 254.2c | Yesterday, 10:08am | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 257.5c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm | |
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 257.5c | 16 Oct, 10:16pm | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Corio | Metro | Corio | 258.9c | 16 Oct, 10:21pm |
| 5 | Metro Brunswick West | Metro | Brunswick West | 258.9c | 16 Oct, 8:46pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Truganina | Metro | Truganina | 216.2c | Yesterday, 10:08am | |
| Metro Frankston | Metro | Frankston | 217.2c | Yesterday, 9:52am | |
| Metro Sunshine | Metro | Sunshine | 219.9c | Yesterday, 9:04am | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 221.2c | Yesterday, 10:04am |
| 5 | Metro Tarneit | Metro | Tarneit | 221.9c | Yesterday, 10:03am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Truganina | Metro | Truganina | 229.2c | Yesterday, 10:08am | |
| Oom Energy Tarneit | Independent | Tarneit | 233.9c | Yesterday, 10:17am | |
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 234.2c | Yesterday, 10:04am | |
| 4 | APCO Hoppers Crossing | APCO | Hoppers Crossing | 238.9c | Yesterday, 12:45am |
| 5 | APCO Epping | APCO | Epping | 239.5c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Frankston | Metro | Frankston | 239.2c | Yesterday, 9:52am | |
| Metro Tarneit | Metro | Tarneit | 239.9c | Yesterday, 10:03am | |
| Oom Energy Tarneit | Independent | Tarneit | 243.9c | Yesterday, 10:17am | |
| 4 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 245.5c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| 5 | U-Go Coburg | U-Go | Coburg | 245.5c | 16 Oct, 9:27pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Craigieburn | Metro | Craigieburn | 254.2c | Yesterday, 10:02am | |
| Metro Sunshine | Metro | Sunshine | 255.2c | Yesterday, 9:04am | |
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 258.9c | Yesterday, 10:04am | |
| 4 | U-Go Coburg | U-Go | Coburg | 259.5c | 16 Oct, 9:27pm |
| 5 | Metro Maribyrnong | Metro | Maribyrnong | 259.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 84.9c | Yesterday, 11:36am | |
| Astron Braeside | Astron | Braeside | 88.5c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm | |
| Liberty Reservoir | Liberty | Reservoir | 89.5c | 16 Oct, 7:02pm | |
| 4 | Dayef Maidstone | Independent | Maidstone | 89.7c | 16 Oct, 7:09pm |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truganina | 12 stations | 235.6c | 218.1c |
| Frankston | 11 stations | 233.2c | 219.2c |
| Sunshine | 5 stations | 234.9c | 221.9c |
| Tarneit | 8 stations | 237.2c | 223.9c |
| Carlton | 3 stations | 232.8c | 224.2c |
| Glenroy | 3 stations | 233.5c | 225.5c |
| Craigieburn | 11 stations | 241.1c | 227.2c |
| Corio | 6 stations | 234.3c | 227.9c |
| Mernda | 3 stations | 232.9c | 227.9c |
| Wollert | 5 stations | 237.6c | 228.5c |
| Altona | 2 stations | 234.7c | 228.5c |
| Epping | 14 stations | 238.6c | 228.7c |
| Hoppers Crossing | 9 stations | 239.0c | 228.9c |
| Coburg | 6 stations | 239.1c | 228.9c |
| Preston | 10 stations | 236.4c | 228.9c |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Truganina | 211 Leakes Road, Truganina, 3029 | Metro | 218.1c | 216.2c | 254.2c | 229.2c | - | Yesterday, 10:08am |
| Metro Frankston | 86 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, 3199 | Metro | 219.2c | 217.2c | 264.7c | - | 239.2c | Yesterday, 9:52am |
| Metro Sunshine | 147-151 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, 3020 | Metro | 221.9c | 219.9c | - | - | - | Yesterday, 9:04am |
| Metro Tarneit | 410 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, 3029 | Metro | 223.9c | 221.9c | - | - | 239.9c | Yesterday, 10:03am |
| Oom Energy Tarneit | 409 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, 3029 | Independent | 223.9c | - | 265.9c | 233.9c | 243.9c | Yesterday, 10:17am |
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | 291-301 Nicholson Street, Carlton, 3053 | Metro | 224.2c | 221.2c | - | 234.2c | - | Yesterday, 10:04am |
| Metro Petroleum Glenroy | 770-774 Pascoe Vale Road, Glenroy, 3046 | Metro | 225.5c | 223.3c | 265.2c | - | 245.5c | Yesterday, 11:36am |
| Metro Petroleum Craigieburn | 330 Hume Highway, Craigieburn, 3064 | Metro | 227.2c | 225.2c | - | - | 247.2c | Yesterday, 10:02am |
| EG Ampol Mernda | 1555 Plenty Road, Mernda, 3754 | EG Ampol | 227.9c | - | - | 244.9c | 254.9c | Yesterday, 12:07am |
| Shell Express Mernda | 1444 Plenty Road, Mernda, 3754 | Shell | 227.9c | - | 259.9c | - | 249.9c | 16 Oct, 10:05pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell | 886 High Street Road, Glen Waverley, 3150 | Shell | 275.9c | 277.9c | - | - | 299.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| BP Launching Place | 2000 Warburton Highway, Launching Place, 3139 | BP | 275.9c | - | - | 295.9c | 300.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| BP Eltham North | 318 Ryans Road, Eltham North, 3095 | BP | 275.9c | - | 300.9c | - | 300.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| Shell South Melbourne | 441 City Road, South Melbourne, 3205 | Shell | 270.9c | - | 309.9c | 287.9c | 295.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| 7-Eleven Clyde North | 380 Patterson Road, Clyde, 3978 | 7-Eleven | 269.9c | - | - | 286.9c | 295.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| French Island General Store | 289 Tankerton Road, French Island, 3921 | Independent | 268.0c | - | 311.0c | - | - | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| Eta Petroleum Pty Ltd | 1274 Whittlesea Yea Road, Kinglake West, 3757 | Independent | 265.9c | - | 305.9c | 275.9c | 290.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| Ampol Belgrave South | 138 Belgrave-Hallam Rd, Belgrave South, 3160 | Ampol | 261.9c | - | 320.9c | - | 286.9c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| Poultons Garage BP | 70 Main Road, Riddells Creek, 3431 | Independent | 260.9c | - | 299.9c | - | - | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
| BP Tremont | 100 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Tremont, 3785 | BP | 260.7c | - | - | - | 280.7c | 16 Oct, 7:00pm |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (218.1c/L) and most expensive (275.9c/L): 57.8c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $28.90!
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Melbourne is home to 5,159,000 people and has 1,028 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Melbourne range from 218.1c/L to 275.9c/L (a difference of 57.8c/L).
Data from official government fuel price schemes, updated throughout the day. 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 239.7c/L (last updated: 11:36 AM, 17 Oct 2026).
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