What is the cheapest petrol price in Preston today?

The cheapest unleaded petrol in Preston is currently 157.90c per litre. Prices range from 157.90c to 189.90c across 12 stations we monitor in the area.

When is the best day to buy petrol in Preston?

In VIC, petrol prices typically follow a weekly cycle. The best time to fill up is usually early in the week (Monday to Wednesday) when prices are at their lowest. Avoid filling up on Thursday or Friday when prices tend to peak.

How often are fuel prices updated in Preston?

Petrolmate updates Preston fuel prices in real-time using official government APIs and community data. Prices are refreshed multiple times throughout the day to ensure accuracy.

Is E10 cheaper than regular unleaded in Preston?

Yes, E10 is typically 3-5 cents per litre cheaper than regular unleaded (ULP) in Preston. E10 contains 10% ethanol and is suitable for most vehicles made after 2005. Check your vehicle manual for compatibility.

Preston Fuel Prices – Compare 12+ Stations in Melbourne

Live fuel prices from 12+ stations in Preston, Melbourne. Average: 162.0c/L

Last updated: 06:02 PM, 30 Jan 2026

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162.0c

Average Price (ULP)

157.9c

Cheapest Price

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Preston Fuel Prices Today

Petrol prices in Preston (Melbourne area) currently range from 157.9c to 189.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 162.0c/L. We're tracking live prices from 12 service stations, which means you could save up to $16.00 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Victoria prices for broader comparisons.

Fuel Types Available

Compare all fuel types in Preston: Unleaded (ULP) from 157.9c/L, E10 Ethanol from 155.9c/L (save 2.0c/L), Premium 95 from 166.9c/L, Premium 98 from 179.9c/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.

Best Time to Fill Up

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.

Data Sources

Prices for Preston 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.

Petrol Price Trends in Preston

30-Day Price History

Average (30d) 176.5c

Lowest 161.1c

Highest 189.6c

Volatility High

Average (30d) 168.2c

Lowest 158.8c

Highest 173.0c

Volatility Medium

Average (30d) 193.3c

Lowest 179.1c

Highest 207.0c

Volatility High

Average (30d) 200.4c

Lowest 185.5c

Highest 212.8c

Volatility High

Average (30d) 88.0c

Lowest 83.1c

Highest 109.0c

Volatility High

Price Cycle in VIC

Victoria shows a weekly price cycle with peaks mid-week. Prices are typically best on weekends.

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Weekend refueling is your best bet in Victoria. Avoid Wednesday/Thursday when prices peak.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Prices on the Rise

Heads up - prices are trending up about 8.2c over the next week. Might be worth filling up sooner rather than later.

70% Forecast Accuracy

Our price predictions are data-driven, verified across 3.3M forecasts using proper scoring methods.

3 Price Drops Spotted

We've found 3 servos with recent price drops across 86 stations in this area. Check the list below for the cheapest.

Prices Coming Down

Good timing - prices are on the way down. Could be worth waiting a day or two for even better prices.

Cheapest Day: Friday

Historically, Friday tends to have the best prices around here. Worth keeping in mind for your next fill.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

Price Drops
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PetrolSMART Market Sentiment

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44% of stations in Preston are showing great value right now

Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Preston

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High 48% (40)

Falling 52% (43)

Falling Phase Dominant

Prices dropping - might pay to wait a bit

7-Day Price Forecast

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Prices Expected to Rise

Prices across Preston are forecast to rise around 8.2c on average. Consider filling up soon if you're running low.

Best Day to Fill Up

Friday

Based on historical price patterns in Preston, Friday tends to offer the best prices. Friday often sees rising prices ahead of weekend travel.

Cheapest Petrol Prices in Preston Right Now

Unleaded Petrol

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	United Preston South	United	Preston	157.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	United Preston	United	Preston	157.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	United Preston	United	Preston	157.9c	Today, 6:02pm
4	BP Preston	BP	Preston	158.9c	Today, 3:31am
5	Liberty Preston Plenty Rd	Liberty	Preston	158.9c	Today, 6:02pm

Diesel

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	Caltex Preston	Caltex	Preston	172.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	Liberty Preston Plenty Rd	Liberty	Preston	172.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	United Preston	United	Preston	173.9c	Today, 6:02pm
4	United Preston South	United	Preston	175.9c	Today, 6:02pm
5	United Preston	United	Preston	175.9c	Today, 6:02pm

Ethanol 10%

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	United Preston South	United	Preston	155.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	Caltex Preston	Caltex	Preston	155.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	United Preston	United	Preston	155.9c	Today, 6:02pm
4	Liberty Preston Plenty Rd	Liberty	Preston	156.9c	Today, 6:02pm
5	United Preston	United	Preston	157.9c	Today, 6:02pm

Premium Unleaded 95

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	United Preston	United	Preston	166.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	BP Preston	BP	Preston	170.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	BP Preston	BP	Preston	170.9c	Yesterday, 1:14am
4	BP Preston	BP	Preston	170.9c	Today, 3:31am
5	United Preston South	United	Preston	171.9c	Today, 6:02pm

Premium Unleaded 98

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	Caltex Preston	Caltex	Preston	179.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	BP Preston	BP	Preston	180.9c	Yesterday, 1:14am
	United Preston	United	Preston	180.9c	Today, 6:02pm
4	BP Preston	BP	Preston	180.9c	Today, 6:02pm
5	United Preston South	United	Preston	180.9c	Today, 6:02pm

Premium Diesel

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	BP Preston	BP	Preston	176.9c	Today, 3:31am
	Reddy Express Preston	Reddy Express	Preston	192.9c	28 Jan, 11:53pm

LPG/Autogas

Rank	Station	Brand	Suburb	Price	Updated
	Shell Preston	Shell	Preston	81.9c	Today, 6:02pm
	BP Preston	BP	Preston	81.9c	Today, 3:31am
	BP Preston	BP	Preston	81.9c	Today, 6:02pm
4	Reddy Express Preston	Reddy Express	Preston	81.9c	Today, 3:32am
5	Reddy Express Preston	Reddy Express	Preston	81.9c	Today, 6:02pm

● Cheapest Suburbs for Petrol in Preston

Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:

Suburb	Stations	Average Price	Cheapest Price
Preston	12 stations	163.2c	157.9c

✓ Cheapest Petrol Stations in Preston

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
United Preston South	103 Bell Street, Preston, 3072	United	157.9c	155.9c	175.9c	171.9c	180.9c	Today, 6:02pm
United Preston	76 Bell Street, Preston, 3072	United	157.9c	157.9c	173.9c	166.9c	181.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Reddy Express Preston	485 St Bell & Stott St	Reddy Express	158.9c	-	190.9c	176.5c	185.5c	Today, 6:02pm
Reddy Express East Preston	1-5 Murray Rd Cnr Chifley Dr	Reddy Express	158.9c	165.9c	192.9c	176.2c	185.2c	Today, 6:02pm
Caltex Preston	22 Plenty Road	Caltex	158.9c	187.9c	172.9c	-	183.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Liberty Preston Plenty Rd	502 Plenty Road	Liberty	158.9c	156.9c	172.9c	-	183.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Shell Reddy Express East Preston	1-5 Murray Road, Preston, 3072	Shell	158.9c	-	-	176.2c	185.2c	28 Jan, 11:00pm
Shell Reddy Express Preston	485 Bell St, Preston, 3072	Shell	158.9c	-	-	176.5c	185.5c	28 Jan, 11:02pm
BP Preston	408 Bell Street, Preston, 3072	BP	158.9c	-	175.9c	170.9c	180.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Caltex Preston	71 Murray Rd	Caltex	159.9c	155.9c	179.9c	171.9c	179.9c	Today, 6:02pm

⚠ Most Expensive Petrol Stations in Preston

Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:

Station	Address	Brand	ULP	E10	Diesel	P95	P98	Updated
Shell Preston	349 Plenty Road, Preston, 3072	Shell	189.9c	187.9c	179.9c	201.9c	211.9c	Today, 6:02pm
EG Ampol Preston	340 Murray Street, Preston, 3072	EG Ampol	179.9c	-	-	197.9c	205.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Caltex Preston	71 Murray Rd	Caltex	159.9c	155.9c	179.9c	171.9c	179.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Reddy Express Preston	485 St Bell & Stott St	Reddy Express	158.9c	-	190.9c	176.5c	185.5c	Today, 6:02pm
Reddy Express East Preston	1-5 Murray Rd Cnr Chifley Dr	Reddy Express	158.9c	165.9c	192.9c	176.2c	185.2c	Today, 6:02pm
Caltex Preston	22 Plenty Road	Caltex	158.9c	187.9c	172.9c	-	183.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Liberty Preston Plenty Rd	502 Plenty Road	Liberty	158.9c	156.9c	172.9c	-	183.9c	Today, 6:02pm
Shell Reddy Express East Preston	1-5 Murray Road, Preston, 3072	Shell	158.9c	-	-	176.2c	185.2c	28 Jan, 11:00pm
Shell Reddy Express Preston	485 Bell St, Preston, 3072	Shell	158.9c	-	-	176.5c	185.5c	28 Jan, 11:02pm
BP Preston	408 Bell Street, Preston, 3072	BP	158.9c	-	175.9c	170.9c	180.9c	Today, 6:02pm

Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (157.9c/L) and most expensive (189.9c/L): 32.0c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $16.00!

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About Petrol Prices in Preston

Preston has 12 petrol stations. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Preston range from 157.9c/L to 189.9c/L (a difference of 32.0c/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. The current average price is 162.0c/L (last updated: 06:02 PM, 30 Jan 2026).

How to Save Money on Fuel in Preston

Compare before you fill: Use Petrolmate to find the cheapest stations - right now you can save up to 32.0c per litre in Preston
Time it right: In Victoria, prices follow weekly cycles - fill up when prices drop (typically Monday-Wednesday)
Shop around suburbs: Prices can vary significantly between different areas
Consider E10: E10 is currently 2.0c/L cheaper than regular unleaded (if your vehicle supports it) - that's $1.00 savings on a 50L tank
Use fuel discounts: Supermarket fuel vouchers (Woolworths, Coles) and BP rewards can save 4c or more per litre

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