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Live Fuel Prices at Caltex Preston, Preston

โ—71 Murray Road, Preston, 3072

Prices last updated: 12:02 PM, 04 Jun 2026

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Current Fuel Prices

Caltex Preston is currently offering LPG/Autogas at 97.9c/L, making it a competitive option for motorists in Preston. This Ampol station offers 6 fuel types with prices ranging from 97.9c to 219.9c per litre. Available fuel types: Unleaded Petrol (169.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 95 (207.9c/L), Ethanol 10% (165.9c/L), Diesel (219.9c/L), Premium Diesel (219.9c/L).

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Prices are currently well below average, in the bottom 1% of the 30-day range. โ€ข Ranked #11 of 13 cheapest in Preston

Station Information

Located at 71 Murray Road, Preston, 3072, this Ampol station serves the Preston area in VIC. Compare prices with other stations in Preston to ensure you're getting the best deal, or view all Ampol stations across VIC.

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Data Sources

Prices are sourced from VIC Fair Fuel and community-verified reports, updating continuously throughout the day. Compare prices by brand or use our Savings Calculator to see how much you could save.

Current Fuel Prices

Unleaded Petrol
169.9
Today, 7:55am
Premium Unleaded 95
207.9
Today, 12:02pm
Ethanol 10%
165.9
Today, 7:55am
Diesel
219.9
Today, 12:24am
Premium Diesel
219.9
2 Jun, 2:01am
LPG/Autogas
97.9
Today, 7:55am
PetrolSMART Price Intelligence
Current recommendation for this station:
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  • Price is in the bottom 1% of 30-day range
  • Prices trending downward
  • Price is 3.8c above 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
70%
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
181.0ยข/L (+7.1)
Prices are expected to rise 7.1c over the next week. Consider filling up sooner rather than later to avoid the increase.
#11 of 13 cheapest +3.8c vs avg

Price Trends (14 Mar - 04 Jun 2026) - All Fuel Types

Fuel Types

Price Statistics & Insights (90-Day Analysis)

Diesel

90-Day Low
217.9c
90-Day High
319.9c
Average
268.5c
Price Range
102.0c
Volatility
33.5c
Price Changes
23/83 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Ethanol 10%

90-Day Low
169.9c
90-Day High
255.9c
Average
198.8c
Price Range
86.0c
Volatility
26.9c
Price Changes
23/83 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

LPG/Autogas

90-Day Low
83.9c
90-Day High
99.9c
Average
90.4c
Price Range
16.0c
Volatility
3.7c
Price Changes
9/83 days

Premium Unleaded 95

90-Day Low
183.9c
90-Day High
256.9c
Average
222.4c
Price Range
73.0c
Volatility
24.8c
Price Changes
11/71 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Premium Unleaded 98

90-Day Low
199.9c
90-Day High
279.9c
Average
224.4c
Price Range
80.0c
Volatility
26.3c
Price Changes
24/82 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Unleaded Petrol

90-Day Low
173.9c
90-Day High
259.9c
Average
202.9c
Price Range
86.0c
Volatility
27.2c
Price Changes
23/83 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
7-day trend: Falling (-4.5c vs prior week)
Current price is in the bottom 20% of the 90-day range. This is a relatively good price compared to recent history.
High volatility alert: Prices have swung 86.0c in the last 90 days. Timing your fill wisely could save you 25.8c/L or more.

Premium Diesel

90-Day Low
219.9c
90-Day High
319.9c
Average
275.3c
Price Range
100.0c
Volatility
31.4c
Price Changes
15/36 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Best Time to Fill Up at This Station

This station shows a moderate price cycle with 6.4c/L variation.

Wait 1 day! Prices are dropping and expected to hit the trough soon. A little patience could save you 4c/L or more.
7-day forecast: 181.0ยข (+7.1 from today)
Best Day
Thursday
Avg 199.9c/L
Worst Day
Sunday
Avg 206.3c/L
Potential Savings
6.4c/L
Up to $3.20/50L tank
Weekly Price Pattern (90 Day Analysis)
Sun
206.3c
Avoid
Mon
202.6c
Tue
202.7c
Wed
201.1c
Thu
199.9c
Best
Fri
203.4c
Sat
204.2c
Fill up on Thursday to save up to 6.4c/L compared to Sunday.
Drivers who fill on Thursday instead of Sunday save an average of 6.4c/L. That's up to $3.20 per 50L tank!

Based on 83 price observations over 90 days. Pattern strength: moderate

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About Caltex Preston

Caltex Preston is a Ampol service station located in Preston, VIC. Our real-time fuel price tracking system monitors this station and updates prices multiple times daily from official sources and community data.

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