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Live Fuel Prices at Ampol Foodary South Melbourne, South Melbourne

โ—256-262 Kings Way, South Melbourne, 3205

Prices last updated: 12:47 AM, 04 Jun 2026

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Current Fuel Prices

Ampol Foodary South Melbourne is currently offering Unleaded Petrol at 173.9c/L, making it a competitive option for motorists in South Melbourne. This Ampol station offers 4 fuel types with prices ranging from 173.9c to 222.9c per litre. Available fuel types: Unleaded Petrol (173.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 95 (190.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 98 (200.9c/L), Premium Diesel (222.9c/L).

PetrolSMART Fill Up Now 73% confidence

Prices are currently well below average, in the bottom 1% of the 30-day range. Prices are currently falling, but our forecast suggests they may turn around soon. Our forecast suggests prices may rise 10.7c over the next week. โ€ข Ranked #5 of 5 cheapest in South Melbourne

Station Information

Located at 256-262 Kings Way, South Melbourne, 3205, this Ampol station serves the South Melbourne area in VIC. Compare prices with other stations in South Melbourne 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
173.9
Today, 12:27am
Premium Unleaded 95
190.9
Today, 12:27am
Premium Unleaded 98
200.9
Today, 12:27am
Premium Diesel
222.9
Today, 12:47am
PetrolSMART Price Intelligence
73% forecast accuracy
Current recommendation for this station:
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  • Price is in the bottom 1% of 30-day range
  • Prices trending downward
  • Price is 3.1c 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
187.1ยข/L (+10.7)
Prices are expected to rise 10.7c over the next week. Consider filling up sooner rather than later to avoid the increase.
#5 of 5 cheapest +3.1c vs avg

Price Trends (06 Mar - 04 Jun 2026) - All Fuel Types

Fuel Types

Price Statistics & Insights (90-Day Analysis)

Premium Diesel

90-Day Low
219.9c
90-Day High
328.9c
Average
272.5c
Price Range
109.0c
Volatility
31.8c
Price Changes
48/90 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
Frequent updates - Prices changed 48 times in 90 days. Monitor regularly for savings.

Premium Unleaded 95

90-Day Low
190.9c
90-Day High
275.9c
Average
223.0c
Price Range
85.0c
Volatility
24.5c
Price Changes
30/91 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Premium Unleaded 98

90-Day Low
200.9c
90-Day High
284.9c
Average
232.3c
Price Range
84.0c
Volatility
24.2c
Price Changes
31/91 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
206.6c
Price Range
86.0c
Volatility
24.8c
Price Changes
29/91 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
7-day trend: Falling (-9.7c 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.

Diesel

90-Day Low
219.9c
90-Day High
315.9c
Average
271.6c
Price Range
96.0c
Volatility
36.5c
Price Changes
11/18 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
Frequent updates - Prices changed 11 times in 18 days. Monitor regularly for savings.

Ethanol 10%

90-Day Low
217.9c
90-Day High
217.9c
Average
217.9c
Price Range
0.0c
Volatility
0.0c
Price Changes
1/2 days
Stable pricing - This station rarely changes prices, making it predictable for budgeting.
Consistent pricing - Only 1 price changes in 2 days. Very stable.

Best Time to Fill Up at This Station

This station shows a moderate price cycle with 4.7c/L variation.

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: 187.1ยข (+10.7 from today)
Best Day
Thursday
Avg 203.6c/L
Worst Day
Saturday
Avg 208.3c/L
Potential Savings
4.7c/L
Up to $2.35/50L tank
Weekly Price Pattern (90 Day Analysis)
Sun
208.1c
Mon
207.5c
Tue
207.4c
Wed
204.6c
Thu
203.6c
Best
Fri
206.1c
Sat
208.3c
Avoid
Fill up on Thursday to save up to 4.7c/L compared to Saturday.
Drivers who fill on Thursday instead of Saturday save an average of 4.7c/L. That's up to $2.35 per 50L tank!

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

โ— Compare Nearby Stations (Within 5km)

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About Ampol Foodary South Melbourne

Ampol Foodary South Melbourne is a Ampol service station located in South Melbourne, 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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