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As of 18 August 2026, the cheapest unleaded petrol in Melbourne, VIC is 179.2c per litre at Metro, Sunshine. Prices range from 179.2c to 246.0c across 1172 stations, averaging 197.7c per litre.
Compare live petrol prices from 1,172+ stations across Melbourne. Average: 197.7c/L
Last updated: 09:03 PM, 17 Aug 2026
Petrol prices in Melbourne currently range from 179.2c to 246.0c per litre for unleaded fuel, with motorists paying an average of 197.7c/L. We're tracking live prices from 1172 service stations, which means you could save up to $33.40 on a 50L tank simply by choosing the right station. View all Victoria prices for broader comparisons.
Location matters significantly: Sunshine has the cheapest average at 192.9c/L across 7 stations, while Taylors Lakes averages 191.5c/L — a -1.5c/L difference. Ardeer sits in the middle at 196.1c/L. Browse nearby suburbs: Sunshine, Brunswick West, Tarneit, Epping, Altona, Seabrook.
Compare all fuel types in Melbourne: Unleaded (ULP) from 177.9c/L, E10 Ethanol from 165.9c/L (save 12.0c/L), Premium 95 from 187.9c/L, Premium 98 from 195.5c/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, Saturday tends to offer the best prices. Weekend prices tend to be higher with increased demand.
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 177.9c | Yesterday, 10:56am | |
| Metro Sunshine | Metro | Sunshine | 179.2c | Yesterday, 10:06am | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 179.5c | Yesterday, 5:54am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage General Store | Independent | Ventnor | 219.9c | Yesterday, 9:03pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 226.5c | Yesterday, 6:07pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 226.5c | Yesterday, 6:01am | |
| 4 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 226.5c | Yesterday, 8:08am |
| 5 | Metro Brunswick West | Metro | Brunswick West | 226.9c | Yesterday, 10:26am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Service Station | Independent | Essendon | 165.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm | |
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 175.9c | Yesterday, 10:56am | |
| Metro Sunshine | Metro | Sunshine | 177.2c | Yesterday, 10:06am | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 177.9c | Yesterday, 11:08am |
| 5 | Metro Petroleum Craigieburn | Metro | Craigieburn | 177.9c | Yesterday, 10:56am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 187.9c | Yesterday, 10:56am | |
| Solo Seaford | Solo | Seaford | 188.9c | Yesterday, 9:03pm | |
| Solo Seaford | Solo | Seaford | 188.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm | |
| 4 | Oom Energy Tarneit | Independent | Tarneit | 191.9c | Yesterday, 11:45am |
| 5 | LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 194.5c | Yesterday, 5:55am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 195.5c | Yesterday, 6:07pm | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 195.5c | Yesterday, 6:01am | |
| LMCT+ Preston - (Members Only) | LMCT+ | Preston | 195.5c | Yesterday, 5:52am | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 199.2c | Yesterday, 11:08am |
| 5 | Metro Frankston | Metro | Frankston | 199.2c | Yesterday, 10:52am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Craigieburn | Metro | Craigieburn | 225.2c | Yesterday, 10:56am | |
| Metro Sunshine | Metro | Sunshine | 225.2c | Yesterday, 10:06am | |
| Metro Petroleum Carlton | Metro | Carlton | 225.9c | Yesterday, 10:56am | |
| 4 | Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 227.2c | Yesterday, 11:08am |
| 5 | Metro Petroleum Coolaroo | Metro | Coolaroo | 227.2c | Yesterday, 11:09am |
| Rank | Station | Brand | Suburb | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Petroleum Coolaroo | Metro | Coolaroo | 83.9c | Yesterday, 11:09am | |
| Metro Petroleum Glenroy | Metro | Glenroy | 87.9c | Yesterday, 11:08am | |
| Astron Braeside | Astron | Braeside | 88.5c | Yesterday, 6:07pm | |
| 4 | Astron Braeside | Astron | Braeside | 88.5c | Yesterday, 1:57am |
Find the best value by suburb - average unleaded petrol prices:
| Suburb | Stations | Average Price | Cheapest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | 7 stations | 192.9c | 179.2c |
| Brunswick West | 5 stations | 193.1c | 181.9c |
| Tarneit | 8 stations | 194.4c | 181.9c |
| Epping | 17 stations | 197.8c | 184.7c |
| Altona | 3 stations | 188.3c | 185.5c |
| Seabrook | 2 stations | 191.2c | 185.5c |
| Cranbourne North | 4 stations | 190.9c | 185.5c |
| Altona North | 10 stations | 195.7c | 185.5c |
| Thomastown | 10 stations | 191.1c | 186.2c |
| Truganina | 16 stations | 192.0c | 186.7c |
| Ardeer | 3 stations | 196.1c | 186.7c |
| Moorabbin | 6 stations | 196.9c | 186.7c |
| Kingsbury | 3 stations | 192.9c | 186.9c |
| Laverton North | 11 stations | 194.9c | 186.9c |
| Hoppers Crossing | 9 stations | 194.7c | 186.9c |
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 Sunshine | 147-151 Devonshire Road, Sunshine, 3020 | Metro | 179.2c | 177.2c | - | - | - | Yesterday, 10:06am |
| Oom Energy Tarneit | 409 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, 3029 | Independent | 181.9c | - | 229.9c | 191.9c | 199.9c | Yesterday, 11:45am |
| Metro Brunswick West | 157 Union Street, Brunswick West, 3055 | Metro | 181.9c | 179.9c | 226.9c | - | 207.9c | 16 Aug, 8:00pm |
| Metro Brunswick West | 157 Union Street, Brunswick West, 3055 | Metro | 181.9c | 179.9c | 226.9c | - | 207.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Costco Epping (Members Only) | 60 Deveny Road, Epping, 3076 | Costco | 184.7c | - | 228.7c | - | 200.7c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Solo Seabrook | Unit 1 77-81 Point Cook Road, Seabrook, 3028 | Solo | 185.5c | 184.5c | 235.5c | - | 207.5c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Pearl Energy Altona | 441-459 Kororoit Creek Rd, Altona, 3018 | Pearl Energy | 185.5c | 181.5c | 231.5c | 197.5c | 210.5c | 16 Aug, 11:09pm |
| Solo Cranbourne North | 1015 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne North, 3977 | Solo | 185.5c | 185.5c | 236.5c | - | 207.5c | Yesterday, 9:52am |
| United Altona Central | 650 Kororoit Creek Road, Altona North, 3025 | United | 185.5c | 181.5c | 231.5c | 199.5c | 208.5c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Liberty Altona | 42 Millers Road, Seaholme, 3018 | Liberty | 185.5c | 183.5c | 231.5c | - | 210.5c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
Avoid overpaying - these stations have the highest ULP prices:
| Station | Address | Brand | ULP | E10 | Diesel | P95 | P98 | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Island General Store | 289 Tankerton Rd | Independent | 246.0c | - | 286.0c | - | - | Yesterday, 9:03pm |
| Caltex Woori Yallock | 1700 Warburton Hwy | Caltex | 240.9c | - | - | - | 260.9c | Yesterday, 9:03pm |
| BP Clayton | 1358-1360 Centre Road, Clayton South, 3169 | BP | 225.9c | - | 279.9c | 242.9c | 250.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Shell Coburg | 265 Sydney Road, Coburg, 3058 | Shell | 220.9c | 215.9c | 250.9c | - | 249.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Trentham Petrol and Stuff | 1 Market Street, Trentham, 3458 | Independent | 217.9c | - | 259.9c | 228.9c | - | 16 Aug, 8:00pm |
| Trentham Petrol and Stuff | 1 Market St | Independent | 217.9c | - | 259.9c | 228.9c | - | Yesterday, 9:03pm |
| 7-Eleven Werribee Alfred | 1 Alfred Road, Werribee, 3030 | 7-Eleven | 216.9c | 214.9c | - | 233.9c | 242.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Ampol Foodary Werribee Maltby Bypass | Maltby Bypass, Princess Highway, Werribee, 3030 | Ampol | 216.9c | - | 251.9c | 233.9c | 243.9c | Yesterday, 6:07pm |
| Ampol Marysville | 10 Murchison Street, Marysville, 3779 | Ampol | 215.9c | - | 254.9c | - | - | Yesterday, 9:03pm |
| Anchorage General Store | 380 Ventnor Rd | Independent | 215.9c | - | 219.9c | - | 236.9c | Yesterday, 9:03pm |
Savings Tip: Price difference between cheapest (179.2c/L) and most expensive (246.0c/L): 66.8c per litre. On a 50L tank, choosing the cheapest station saves you $33.40!
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Melbourne is home to 5,159,000 people and has 1,172 petrol stations serving the greater metropolitan area. Right now, ULP (unleaded petrol) prices in Melbourne range from 179.2c/L to 246.0c/L (a difference of 66.8c/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 197.7c/L (last updated: 09:03 PM, 17 Aug 2026).
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