On 21 June 2026 we are tracking 3 servos in and around Castlemaine. Listings from about 184.0¢/L unleaded. Use the table below to compare brands, then open directions or full station details.
Use the petrol prices near me to find cheap petrol near you and compare stations within 5km or 10km of your location.
Data-driven local analysis as of 21 June 2026.
Castlemaine has 3 stations in our live directory carrying Caltex, Bowser Bean and Shell. Unleaded currently runs from 184.0¢/L at Caltex up to 186.0¢/L — a 2.0¢/L spread, so the closest bowser is rarely the cheapest. The suburb average sits at 184.7¢/L, with a median of 184.0¢/L.
Based on 3 stations with listed unleaded 91 in Castlemaine. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Drivers in Castlemaine usually see Caltex and Bowser Bean are the most visible brands within a short drive. With 3 active listings in our directory, local competition often shows up as a 2.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded — worth comparing before you default to the nearest bowser.
Castlemaine 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.
If Castlemaine averages are high today, nearby Harcourt (about 0.7¢/L lower on average) may be worth a short detour — always confirm live board prices before you travel.
Only 3 stations appear in our Castlemaine directory. You may need to compare neighbouring suburbs for stronger price competition.
Castlemaine's median unleaded (184.0¢/L) is about 8.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.
Current Melbourne average is 8.7¢/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, Sunday 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 Castlemaine median (184.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Castlemaine averages 184.7¢/L unleaded across reporting stations. Harcourt shows lower listed averages today — confirm live board prices before detouring.
Station addresses cluster on 45 Johnstone Street in Castlemaine. On-route comparison beats paying the convenience premium at the nearest bowser.
Listed unleaded in Castlemaine currently centres around a 184.0¢/L median and 184.7¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.
Castlemaine has 3 stations with published unleaded a 2.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest boards. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
Castlemaine stations currently report Unleaded 91, Diesel, Premium 95/98 and LPG in our directory (3 listings for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.
Listed diesel starts 46.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Castlemaine.
Across 3 diesel and 3 unleaded listings, averages sit at 232.0¢/L diesel vs 184.7¢/L unleaded. Running-cost comparisons depend on your vehicle — use our diesel vs petrol calculator for longer trips.
| Grade | Reporting | Low | Avg | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 3 | 184.0¢/L | 184.7¢/L | 186.0¢/L |
| Diesel | 3 | 230.0¢/L | 232.0¢/L | 234.0¢/L |
| Premium 95/98 | 3 | 203.0¢/L | 211.3¢/L | 219.0¢/L |
| LPG | 2 | 112.0¢/L | 121.0¢/L | 130.0¢/L |
This Castlemaine fuel guide reflects board prices as of 21 June 2026. 3 of 3 listings published unleaded in the latest reporting window — always confirm the live bowser before you pay, because retailers can reset independently of neighbouring suburbs.
Compare grades on dedicated pages for diesel, premium, E10, and LPG at /suburbs/castlemaine/[fuel-type], or open the live map to see Castlemaine stations geographically when you are choosing a convenient detour. Retailers here include Caltex, Bowser Bean, Shell.
Pair Castlemaine averages with nearby suburb links on this page — short cross-border compares often recover a few cents per litre without a long detour.
Castlemaine is covered as part of our Melbourne metropolitan and Victoria-wide fuel listings. Pump prices shown here come from Service Victoria price reporting; coverage and station mix can change as new sites publish prices.
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Castlemaine 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.
We list 3 stations in Castlemaine. The lowest published unleaded is 184.0¢/L. Open each station card for brand, address, and last-reported time.
Across stations reporting unleaded in Castlemaine, the average is about 184.7¢/L. The cheapest board can be several cents below the suburb average.
Today there is 2.0¢/L between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded in Castlemaine. A wider spread usually means comparing two or three convenient stations is worth the extra minute before you fill.
Melbourne typically hits cycle troughs mid-week during a down-leg. Use our Melbourne cycle guide and compare Castlemaine on low days — not only when the tank is empty.
Open the diesel grade page for Castlemaine at /suburbs/castlemaine/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/castlemaine/premium. Premium spreads can differ from ULP — vehicles that require higher octane should confirm the grade on the bowser label.
Rates follow Service Victoria retailer reporting. Timestamps on each station show when a value was last filed — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Our directory lists 3 fuel stations in Castlemaine. Not every site reports every grade each cycle — open individual station pages for diesel, premium, E10, and LPG where published.
Scroll to nearby suburb links on this page to compare live boards. Castlemaine can be cheaper or dearer than neighbours on any given day depending on brand resets and local competition.
Brand mix varies by corner — use the station cards below to see BP, Shell, Ampol, Caltex, 7-Eleven, independents, and other retailers reporting in Castlemaine.
Yes. Open the live fuel map from this page to see Castlemaine stations geographically, filter by fuel type, and pick the cheapest convenient bowser before you drive.
If your tank is above half full, compare Castlemaine 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.
Membership warehouses can undercut major brands on some days. Even if you shop at Costco elsewhere, compare Castlemaine servos along your usual route — detours only pay off when the gap is wide enough.
Yes. Diesel follows distillate demand from freight, agriculture, and fleets — it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded. Compare /suburbs/castlemaine/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
E10 is an ethanol blend suitable only for compatible vehicles. Where stations publish E10 in Castlemaine, compare it at /suburbs/castlemaine/e10 against ULP 91 — the bowser discount must outweigh any economy difference.
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 Castlemaine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Brands, neighbouring suburbs, road clusters, grade-specific boards, open-now map view, and Melbourne cycle benchmarks — in one place.
Grade hubs, comparisons, regional context, and guides — without repeating the blocks above.
Longer reads on cycles, diesel, and pricing — with links back to live suburb boards.
More on the fuel articles hub.
Drivers in Castlemaine often compare prices with nearby Harcourt before choosing where to fill up.
Geographically close suburbs in Melbourne — compare ULP, DSL, and premium before you drive. Links are ranked by proximity, not random catalogue pages.
Compare live boards in suburbs next to Castlemaine. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.
Diesel bowser listings in suburbs surrounding Castlemaine.
Premium 95/98 prices near Castlemaine for high-octane fill-ups.
Compare live boards in suburbs next to Castlemaine. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.
Diesel bowser listings in suburbs surrounding Castlemaine.
Premium 95/98 prices near Castlemaine for high-octane fill-ups.