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Live Fuel Prices at Caltex, Preston

โ—71-73 Murray Road, Preston, 3072

Prices last updated: 08:00 PM, 01 Sep 2026

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Current Fuel Prices

Caltex is currently offering LPG/Autogas at 97.9c/L, making it a competitive option for motorists in Preston. This Ampol station offers 5 fuel types with prices ranging from 97.9c to 249.9c per litre. Available fuel types: Unleaded Petrol (201.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 98 (229.9c/L), Ethanol 10% (199.9c/L), Diesel (249.9c/L), LPG/Autogas (97.9c/L).

PetrolSMART Wait if You Can 41% confidence

Prices are above average for this station. Good news: prices are trending downward. Waiting may save you money. โ€ข Ranked #11 of 12 cheapest in Preston

Station Information

Located at 71-73 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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Current Fuel Prices

Unleaded Petrol
201.9
Yesterday, 8:00pm
Premium Unleaded 98
229.9
Yesterday, 8:00pm
Ethanol 10%
199.9
Yesterday, 8:00pm
Diesel
249.9
Yesterday, 8:00pm
LPG/Autogas
97.9
Yesterday, 8:00pm
PetrolSMART Price Intelligence
41% forecast accuracy
Current recommendation for this station:
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  • Price is in the top 27% of 30-day range
  • Prices trending downward

Price Cycle Position

Where this station sits in the typical weekly price cycle

Next Low
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until trough
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Rising
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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
202.1ยข/L (+0.2)
Prices are in a falling phase of the cycle with minor fluctuations (0.2c). Waiting may get you a better price as prices trend toward the low point.
#11 of 12 cheapest +2.7c vs avg

Price Trends (04 Jun - 01 Sep 2026) - All Fuel Types

Fuel Types

Price Statistics & Insights (90-Day Analysis)

Diesel

90-Day Low
175.9c
90-Day High
249.9c
Average
217.0c
Price Range
74.0c
Volatility
25.1c
Price Changes
30/88 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Ethanol 10%

90-Day Low
147.9c
90-Day High
201.9c
Average
176.1c
Price Range
54.0c
Volatility
18.4c
Price Changes
31/88 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

LPG/Autogas

90-Day Low
97.9c
90-Day High
109.9c
Average
98.2c
Price Range
12.0c
Volatility
1.4c
Price Changes
4/88 days
Stable pricing - This station rarely changes prices, making it predictable for budgeting.
Consistent pricing - Only 4 price changes in 88 days. Very stable.

Premium Unleaded 98

90-Day Low
173.9c
90-Day High
229.9c
Average
203.1c
Price Range
56.0c
Volatility
18.9c
Price Changes
25/88 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Unleaded Petrol

90-Day Low
149.9c
90-Day High
205.9c
Average
178.8c
Price Range
56.0c
Volatility
18.0c
Price Changes
38/88 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
7-day trend: Rising (+3.4c vs prior week)
Current price is above average for the 90-day period.
High volatility alert: Prices have swung 56.0c in the last 90 days. Timing your fill wisely could save you 16.8c/L or more.

Best Time to Fill Up at This Station

This station shows mild price fluctuations of around 3.6c/L across the week.

Wait 1 day! Prices are dropping and expected to hit the trough soon. A little patience could save you 3c/L or more.
7-day forecast: 202.1ยข (+0.2 from today)
Best Day
Friday
Avg 177.4c/L
Worst Day
Saturday
Avg 181.0c/L
Potential Savings
3.6c/L
Up to $1.80/50L tank
Weekly Price Pattern (90 Day Analysis)
Sun
180.7c
Mon
178.8c
Tue
178.9c
Wed
178.0c
Thu
177.7c
Fri
177.4c
Best
Sat
181.0c
Avoid
Fill up on Friday to save up to 3.6c/L compared to Saturday.
Drivers who fill on Friday instead of Saturday save an average of 3.6c/L. That's up to $1.80 per 50L tank!

Based on 87 price observations over 90 days. Pattern strength: weak

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About Caltex

Caltex 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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