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Live fuel prices from 13+ stations in Preston, Melbourne. Average: 169.3c/L
Last updated: 06:02 PM, 04 Jun 2026
Petrol prices in Preston (Melbourne area) currently range from 154.9c to 179.9c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 169.3c/L. We're tracking live prices from 13 service stations, which means you could save up to $12.50 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Victoria prices for broader comparisons.
Compare all fuel types in Preston: Unleaded (ULP) from 154.9c/L, E10 Ethanol from 165.7c/L, Premium 95 from 178.7c/L, Premium 98 from 189.9c/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.
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 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.
Victoria shows a weekly price cycle with peaks mid-week. Prices are typically best on weekends.
67% of stations in Preston are showing great value right now
Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Preston
Based on historical price patterns in Preston, Thursday tends to offer the best prices. Some areas see prices start to rise on Thursday ahead of the weekend.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 154.9c | Today, 12:23am | |
| Shell Preston | Shell | Preston | 154.9c | Today, 10:20am | |
| Shell Preston | Shell | Preston | 154.9c | Today, 6:02pm | |
| 4 | United Preston | United | Preston | 169.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| 5 | Reddy Express East Preston | Reddy Express | Preston | 169.7c | Today, 11:00am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Preston | Shell | Preston | 189.9c | Today, 10:42am | |
| Shell Preston | Shell | Preston | 189.9c | Today, 6:02pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 189.9c | Today, 12:23am | |
| 4 | Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 208.9c | Today, 6:02pm |
| 5 | Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 208.9c | Today, 1:32am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Preston South | United | Preston | 165.7c | Yesterday, 9:30pm | |
| United Preston | United | Preston | 165.7c | Today, 6:02pm | |
| United Preston | United | Preston | 165.7c | Today, 7:56am | |
| 4 | United Preston | United | Preston | 165.7c | Yesterday, 9:20pm |
| 5 | United Preston South | United | Preston | 165.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 178.7c | Today, 9:01am | |
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 178.7c | Today, 6:02pm | |
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 178.7c | Today, 1:32am | |
| 4 | BP Preston | BP | Preston | 181.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| 5 | BP Preston | BP | Preston | 181.7c | Yesterday, 9:53pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Preston | Shell | Preston | 189.9c | Today, 8:19am | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 189.9c | Today, 12:23am | |
| Shell Preston | Shell | Preston | 189.9c | Today, 6:02pm | |
| 4 | BP Preston | BP | Preston | 191.7c | Yesterday, 9:53pm |
| 5 | BP Preston | BP | Preston | 191.7c | Today, 9:28am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 209.9c | Today, 1:32am | |
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 209.9c | Today, 9:29am | |
| BP Preston | BP | Preston | 211.1c | Today, 9:29am | |
| 4 | BP Preston | BP | Preston | 211.1c | Yesterday, 10:04pm |
| 5 | EG Ampol Preston | EG Ampol | Preston | 219.9c | Yesterday, 8:00pm |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 88.9c | Today, 7:57am | |
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 88.9c | Today, 6:02pm | |
| Pearl Energy Preston | Pearl Energy | Preston | 88.9c | Today, 1:32am | |
| 4 | Caltex Preston | Ampol | Preston | 97.9c | Today, 7:55am |
| 5 | Caltex | Ampol | Preston | 97.9c | Yesterday, 9:06pm |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 13 stations | 168.3c | 154.9c |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Preston | 349 Plenty Road, Preston, 3072 | Shell | 154.9c | - | 189.9c | 181.9c | 189.9c | Today, 6:02pm |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | 343-349 Plenty Rd, Preston, 3072 | LMCT+ | 154.9c | - | 189.9c | 181.9c | 189.9c | Today, 12:23am |
| Shell Reddy Express Preston | 485 Bell St, Preston, 3072 | Shell | 169.7c | - | 211.1c | 187.2c | 196.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| United Preston South | 103 Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | United | 169.7c | 165.7c | 209.9c | 183.7c | 192.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| United Preston | 76 Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | United | 169.7c | 165.7c | 209.9c | - | 192.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| BP Preston | 408 Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | BP | 169.7c | - | - | 181.7c | 191.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Pearl Energy Preston | 1B Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | Pearl Energy | 169.7c | - | 208.9c | 178.7c | 192.9c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Reddy Express East Preston | 1-5 Murray Rd Cnr Chifley Dr | Reddy Express | 169.7c | - | 212.7c | 184.7c | 192.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Shell Reddy Express East Preston | 1-5 Murray Road, Preston, 3072 | Shell | 169.7c | - | 212.7c | 184.7c | 192.7c | Yesterday, 8:46pm |
| Caltex Preston | 71 Murray Road, Preston, 3072 | Ampol | 169.9c | 165.9c | 211.9c | 207.9c | - | Today, 6:02pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Preston | 502 Plenty Road, Preston, 3072 | Liberty | 179.9c | 178.9c | 219.9c | - | 213.9c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Caltex | 71-73 Murray Road, Preston, 3072 | Ampol | 169.9c | 165.9c | 211.9c | - | 197.9c | Yesterday, 9:06pm |
| EG Ampol Preston | 340 Murray Street, Preston, 3072 | EG Ampol | 169.9c | - | - | 189.9c | 199.9c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Caltex Preston | 71 Murray Road, Preston, 3072 | Ampol | 169.9c | 165.9c | 211.9c | 207.9c | - | Today, 6:02pm |
| United Preston | 76 Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | United | 169.7c | 165.7c | 209.9c | - | 192.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| BP Preston | 408 Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | BP | 169.7c | - | - | 181.7c | 191.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Pearl Energy Preston | 1B Bell Street, Preston, 3072 | Pearl Energy | 169.7c | - | 208.9c | 178.7c | 192.9c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Reddy Express East Preston | 1-5 Murray Rd Cnr Chifley Dr | Reddy Express | 169.7c | - | 212.7c | 184.7c | 192.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
| Shell Reddy Express East Preston | 1-5 Murray Road, Preston, 3072 | Shell | 169.7c | - | 212.7c | 184.7c | 192.7c | Yesterday, 8:46pm |
| Shell Reddy Express Preston | 485 Bell St, Preston, 3072 | Shell | 169.7c | - | 211.1c | 187.2c | 196.7c | Today, 6:02pm |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (154.9c/L) and most expensive (179.9c/L): 25.0c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $12.50!
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Preston has 13 petrol stations. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Preston range from 154.9c/L to 179.9c/L (a difference of 25.0c/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 169.3c/L (last updated: 06:02 PM, 04 Jun 2026).
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