APCO

Live Fuel Prices at APCO Main Rd - Ballarat, Ballarat

โ—523 Main Road, Ballarat, 3350

Prices last updated: 07:00 PM, 18 Oct 2026

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Current Fuel Prices

APCO Main Rd - Ballarat is currently offering Ethanol 10% at 227.9c/L, making it a competitive option for motorists in Ballarat. This APCO station offers 5 fuel types with prices ranging from 227.9c to 265.2c per litre. Available fuel types: Unleaded Petrol (229.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 95 (239.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 98 (249.9c/L), Ethanol 10% (227.9c/L), Diesel (265.2c/L).

PetrolSMART Wait if You Can 38% confidence

Prices are higher than usual, in the top 11% of the 30-day range. Good news: prices are trending downward. Waiting may save you money. Prices are in a falling phase of the cycle with minor fluctuations expected. โ€ข Ranked #1 of 5 cheapest in Ballarat

Station Information

Located at 523 Main Road, Ballarat, 3350, this APCO station serves the Ballarat area in VIC. Compare prices with other stations in Ballarat to ensure you're getting the best deal, or view all APCO stations across VIC.

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Data Sources

Prices are sourced from VIC Fair Fuel, updated several times a day. Compare prices by brand or use our Savings Calculator to see how much you could save.

Current Fuel Prices

Unleaded Petrol
229.9
Yesterday, 7:00pm
Premium Unleaded 95
239.9
Yesterday, 7:00pm
Premium Unleaded 98
249.9
Yesterday, 7:00pm
Ethanol 10%
227.9
Yesterday, 7:00pm
Diesel
265.2
Yesterday, 7:00pm
PetrolSMART Price Intelligence
38% forecast accuracy
Current recommendation for this station:
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  • Price is in the top 11% of 30-day range
  • Prices trending downward
  • Price is 5.0c below suburb average

Price Cycle Position

Where this station sits in the typical weekly price cycle

Next Low
~1d
until trough
Low
Rising
High
Falling
Current
FALLING
Confidence
50%
accuracy
Typical cycle length: 7 days
Prices Are Falling

Prices are trending down from the peak toward the low point. Waiting a bit longer may save you money as prices continue to drop.

7-Day Forecast
237.6ยข/L (+4.7)
Prices are expected to rise 4.7c over the next week. Consider filling up sooner rather than later to avoid the increase.
#1 of 5 cheapest -5.0c vs avg

Price Trends (21 Jul - 18 Oct 2026) - All Fuel Types

Fuel Types

Price Statistics & Insights (90-Day Analysis)

Diesel

90-Day Low
205.9c
90-Day High
275.9c
Average
245.4c
Price Range
70.0c
Volatility
19.3c
Price Changes
37/90 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Ethanol 10%

90-Day Low
167.5c
90-Day High
237.9c
Average
200.2c
Price Range
70.4c
Volatility
20.6c
Price Changes
36/90 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Premium Unleaded 95

90-Day Low
177.5c
90-Day High
243.3c
Average
210.5c
Price Range
65.8c
Volatility
20.7c
Price Changes
32/90 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Premium Unleaded 98

90-Day Low
186.5c
90-Day High
253.3c
Average
219.7c
Price Range
66.8c
Volatility
20.9c
Price Changes
32/90 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Unleaded Petrol

90-Day Low
169.5c
90-Day High
233.3c
Average
202.2c
Price Range
63.8c
Volatility
20.3c
Price Changes
32/90 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
7-day trend: Stable
Current price is in the top 20% of the 90-day range. Prices are higher than usual right now.
High volatility alert: Prices have swung 63.8c in the last 90 days. Timing your fill wisely could save you 19.1c/L or more.

Best Time to Fill Up at This Station

This station shows mild price fluctuations of around 2.4c/L across the week.

Wait 1 day! Prices are dropping and expected to hit the trough soon. A little patience could save you 2c/L or more.
7-day forecast: 237.6ยข (+4.7 from today)
Best Day
Monday
Avg 201.0c/L
Worst Day
Friday
Avg 203.4c/L
Potential Savings
2.4c/L
Up to $1.20/50L tank
Weekly Price Pattern (90 Day Analysis)
Sun
203.3c
Mon
201.0c
Best
Tue
203.0c
Wed
202.1c
Thu
202.4c
Fri
203.4c
Avoid
Sat
203.1c
Fill up on Monday to save up to 2.4c/L compared to Friday.
Drivers who fill on Monday instead of Friday save an average of 2.4c/L. That's up to $1.20 per 50L tank!

Based on 89 price observations over 90 days. Pattern strength: weak

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About APCO Main Rd - Ballarat

APCO Main Rd - Ballarat is a APCO service station located in Ballarat, VIC. Petrolmate monitors this station and updates prices multiple times daily from official government fuel price schemes.

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