Cheapest Petrol in Burnside Today — Live

Live board prices in Burnside as of 19 June 2026: compare 2 station listings in VIC, sorted cheapest first.

2 Stations
Average Price: 150.0¢/L
Lowest: 150.0¢/L

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2 stations · lowest 150.0¢/L · avg 150.0¢/L

Latest update: 19 June 2026

Use the live petrol price map to find cheap petrol near you and compare stations within 5km or 10km of your location.

Burnside station guide

Data-driven local analysis as of 19 June 2026. · Western Suburbs. Melton.

Cheapest unleaded
150.0¢/L
CALTEX BURNSIDE · Independent
Cheapest diesel
181.0¢/L
CALTEX BURNSIDE · Independent
Cheapest premium
172.0¢/L
CALTEX BURNSIDE · Independent
Highest listed
150.0¢/L
Oom Energy · Independent

Burnside — local market overview

Burnside has 2 stations in our live directory carrying Independent. The cheapest published unleaded is 150.0¢/L at Independent. The suburb average sits at 150.0¢/L, with a median of 150.0¢/L.

Burnside sits in Western Suburbs, within Melton — use this hub to compare board prices across 2 tracked stations before you join your usual commute corridor.

Stations
2
Reporting unleaded
2
Average unleaded
150.0¢/L
Median unleaded
150.0¢/L

Burnside's median unleaded (150.0¢/L) is about 42.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.

Current Melbourne average is 42.7¢/L below the typical metro median. This is the cycle window worth filling in if your tank can take it.

With prices near a cycle trough, Friday is a reasonable day to fill if your tank is below half. Re-check before weekend demand picks up.

Melbourne-wide unleaded has been firming — about 7.6¢/L higher across the last 5 days in our reference data (now near 192.7¢/L).

Today's Burnside median (150.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.

Burnside median
150.0¢/L
Melbourne median
192.7¢/L
Difference
-42.7¢/L
Cycle phase
Near cycle trough
Cheapest in Burnside
150.0¢/L
Melbourne reference
192.7¢/L

Driving routes and corridors in Burnside

Burnside drivers often compare prices along 970 Western Highway before joining peak traffic — multiple servos on the same strip mean the cheapest board is rarely the first you pass.

Commuting and fill-up timing in Burnside

Western-corridor commutes often run along the West Gate, Princes Freeway, or Ballarat Road — stations clustered on those arterials see heavy weekday turnover, which can sharpen competition between brands.

Listed unleaded in Burnside currently centres around a 150.0¢/L median and 150.0¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.

Station price summary — Burnside

Burnside has 2 stations with published unleaded. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.

  • Oom Energy150.0¢/L (highest listed) · Independent

Grades available in Burnside

Burnside stations currently report Unleaded 91, Diesel and Premium 95/98 in our directory (2 listings for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.

Listed diesel starts 31.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Burnside.

Across 2 diesel and 2 unleaded listings, averages sit at 181.0¢/L diesel vs 150.0¢/L unleaded. Running-cost comparisons depend on your vehicle — use our diesel vs petrol calculator for longer trips.

Lowest unleaded
150.0¢/L
Lowest diesel
181.0¢/L
Avg unleaded
150.0¢/L
Avg diesel
181.0¢/L
GradeReportingLowAvgHigh
Unleaded 912150.0¢/L150.0¢/L150.0¢/L
Diesel2181.0¢/L181.0¢/L181.0¢/L
Premium 95/982172.0¢/L172.0¢/L172.0¢/L

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Burnside — common questions

Why are bowser rates high in Burnside?

Burnside rates reflect local competition, motorway or highway exposure, and where we are in the Melbourne retail cycle. When the cycle is in a high phase, even competitive areas lift together — compare nearby cheaper suburbs on this page before you fill.

What is the cheapest ULP in Burnside today?

We list 2 stations in Burnside. The lowest published unleaded is 150.0¢/L. Open each station card for brand, address, and last-reported time.

What is the average ULP rate in Burnside?

Across stations reporting unleaded in Burnside, the average is about 150.0¢/L. The cheapest board can be several cents below the suburb average.

How wide is the price spread in Burnside?

Today there is limited separation where stations have published prices in Burnside. A wider spread usually means comparing two or three convenient stations is worth the extra minute before you fill.

What day is cheapest to fill in Melbourne?

Melbourne typically hits cycle troughs mid-week during a down-leg. Use our Melbourne cycle guide and compare Burnside on low days — not only when the tank is empty.

Where can I find cheap diesel near Burnside?

Open the diesel grade page for Burnside at /suburbs/burnside/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.

Where can I find premium fuel prices in Burnside?

Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/burnside/premium. Premium spreads can differ from ULP — vehicles that require higher octane should confirm the grade on the bowser label.

Are board rates updated live?

Rates follow Service Victoria retailer reporting. Timestamps on each station show when a value was last filed — confirm at the bowser before you fill.

How many petrol stations are in Burnside?

Our directory lists 2 fuel stations in Burnside. Not every site reports every grade each cycle — open individual station pages for diesel, premium, E10, and LPG where published.

Is Burnside cheaper than nearby suburbs for petrol?

Scroll to nearby suburb links on this page to compare live boards. Burnside can be cheaper or dearer than neighbours on any given day depending on brand resets and local competition.

What fuel brands operate in Burnside?

Brand mix varies by corner — use the station cards below to see BP, Shell, Ampol, Caltex, 7-Eleven, independents, and other retailers reporting in Burnside.

Can I compare Burnside fuel prices on a map?

Yes. Open the live fuel map from this page to see Burnside stations geographically, filter by fuel type, and pick the cheapest convenient bowser before you drive.

Should I fill up in Burnside or wait for a lower cycle point?

If your tank is above half full, compare Burnside with the Melbourne median and nearby suburbs. Filling at a cycle trough in a competitive suburb often beats waiting at an empty tank during a spike.

Does Costco or membership fuel affect Burnside prices?

Membership warehouses can undercut major brands on some days. Even if you shop at Costco elsewhere, compare Burnside servos along your usual route — detours only pay off when the gap is wide enough.

Are diesel prices different from unleaded in Burnside?

Yes. Diesel follows distillate demand from freight, agriculture, and fleets — it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded. Compare /suburbs/burnside/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.

What is E10 and is it listed in Burnside?

E10 is an ethanol blend suitable only for compatible vehicles. Where stations publish E10 in Burnside, compare it at /suburbs/burnside/e10 against ULP 91 — the bowser discount must outweigh any economy difference.

How do I save money on fuel in Burnside?

Compare before you default to the nearest servo, fill before the tank is empty so you can wait for softer prices, and use suburb and fuel-type pages together when you commute through Burnside.

Where does Burnside petrol price data come from?

Retailers report bowser prices through Victorian fuel price transparency requirements. We aggregate listings for comparison — individual stations remain responsible for the price at the pump.

Can I get directions to the cheapest station in Burnside?

Each station card links to a detail page with address and map directions. Pick the lowest listed ULP that is convenient for your route, then confirm the live price when you arrive.

Is premium fuel worth it in Burnside?

Use the octane rating specified on your vehicle label. Premium is for engines designed or tuned for it — paying for 98 octane in a car rated for 91 does not automatically improve economy.

Cycle trend snapshot

Use suburb boards as a live baseline, then check Melbourne-wide cycle movement to decide whether to fill today or wait for a lower point.

Cheapest stations right now

Showing 2 stations

CALTEX BURNSIDE

Cheapest
Independent

970 WESTERN HIGHWAY · 3023

Grades

  • ULP 91150.0¢
  • DSL181.0¢
  • Premium 98172.0¢

Oom Energy

Independent

Address not available · 0

Grades

  • ULP 91150.0¢
  • DSL181.0¢
  • Premium 98172.0¢

Most expensive nearby suburbs

Neighbours where average unleaded runs higher than Burnside — useful when comparing corridor pricing.

  • Caroline Springs — ~9.5¢/L higher avg (159.5¢ vs 150.0¢)
  • Derrimut — ~9.2¢/L higher avg (159.2¢ vs 150.0¢)
  • Kings Park — ~8.0¢/L higher avg (158.0¢ vs 150.0¢)
  • Deer Park — ~6.7¢/L higher avg (156.7¢ vs 150.0¢)
  • Ardeer — ~6.5¢/L higher avg (156.5¢ vs 150.0¢)

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