Petrol Prices in Ballarat — Cheapest Today

Petrol Prices in Ballarat as of 6 June 2026: compare 8 live station listings in VIC, sorted cheapest first.

8 Stations
Average Price: 188.0¢/L
Lowest: 179.0¢/L

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8 stations · lowest 179.0¢/L · avg 188.0¢/L

Latest update: 6 June 2026

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

Carthy's petrol station at 7 Melbourne Road, Ballarat, with red Pegasus logo on the forecourt canopy

Carthy's — 7 Melbourne Road, Ballarat

7 Melbourne Road, Ballarat (Brown Hill) · Classic independent servo on Melbourne Road with the landmark Pegasus canopy — compare live Ballarat boards below before you fill.

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Data-driven local analysis as of 6 June 2026.

Cheapest unleaded
179.0¢/L
SCOTTS BALLARAT · A03ol00000nimxviaf
Highest listed
207.0¢/L
BP 2GO NORTH BALLARAT · A03ol00000sej9aiab

Ballarat — local market overview

Ballarat has 8 stations in our live directory carrying A03ol00000nimxviaf, Mobil and A03ol00000sej9aiab and other brands. Unleaded currently runs from 179.0¢/L at A03ol00000nimxviaf up to 207.0¢/L — a 28.0¢/L spread, so the closest bowser is rarely the cheapest. The suburb average sits at 188.0¢/L, with a median of 179.0¢/L.

Stations
8
Reporting unleaded
5
Average unleaded
188.0¢/L
Median unleaded
179.0¢/L

Ballarat's median unleaded (179.0¢/L) is about 13.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.

Current Melbourne average is 13.7¢/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, Saturday 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 Ballarat median (179.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.

Ballarat median
179.0¢/L
Melbourne median
192.7¢/L
Difference
-13.7¢/L
Cycle phase
Near cycle trough
Cheapest in Ballarat
179.0¢/L
Melbourne reference
192.7¢/L

Nearby suburbs to Ballarat

Wendouree is the closest neighbouring suburb we track (~999.0 km). Cross-border fills often beat staying on the first servo you pass in Ballarat.

Driving routes and corridors in Ballarat

Station addresses cluster on 129 Main Road and 702 Creswick Road in Ballarat. On-route comparison beats paying the convenience premium at the nearest bowser.

Commuting and fill-up timing in Ballarat

Ballarat sits inside greater Melbourne's shared retail cycle — pairing suburb comparisons with your usual commute corridor (not just the closest servo) is how many drivers find an extra few cents per litre.

Listed unleaded in Ballarat currently centres around a 179.0¢/L median and 188.0¢/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 — Ballarat

Ballarat has 5 stations with published unleaded a 28.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest boards. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.

  • BP 2GO NORTH BALLARAT207.0¢/L (highest listed) · A03ol00000sej9aiab

Grades available in Ballarat

Ballarat stations currently report Unleaded 91, Diesel and Premium 95/98 in our directory (5 listings for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.

Listed diesel starts 11.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Ballarat.

Across 5 diesel and 5 unleaded listings, averages sit at 202.4¢/L diesel vs 188.0¢/L unleaded. Running-cost comparisons depend on your vehicle — use our diesel vs petrol calculator for longer trips.

Lowest unleaded
179.0¢/L
Lowest diesel
190.0¢/L
Avg unleaded
188.0¢/L
Avg diesel
202.4¢/L

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Ballarat — common questions

Why are bowser rates high in Ballarat?

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

What is the cheapest ULP in Ballarat today?

We list 8 stations in Ballarat. The lowest published unleaded is 179.0¢/L. Open each station card for brand, address, and last-reported time.

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 Ballarat on low days — not only when the tank is empty.

Where can I find cheap DSL near Ballarat?

Open the DSL grade page for Ballarat at /suburbs/ballarat/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors.

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.

What is the average ULP rate in Ballarat?

Across stations reporting unleaded in Ballarat, the average is about 188.0¢/L. The cheapest board can be several cents below the suburb average.

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

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SCOTTS BALLARAT copy copy

A03ol00000nimxviaf

129 MAIN ROAD · 3350

Grades

  • ULP 91179.0¢
  • DSL190.0¢

COLES EXPRESS BALLARAT

A03ol00000nimy7iaf

822 STURT STREET · 3350

Grades

  • ULP 91196.0¢
  • DSL217.0¢
  • Premium 95187.0¢

BP 2GO NORTH BALLARAT

A03ol00000sej9aiab

702 CRESWICK ROAD · 3350

Grades

  • ULP 91207.0¢
  • DSL225.0¢
  • Premium 95201.0¢

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