Cheapest Petrol in Cowes Today — Live

Live board prices in Cowes as of 6 June 2026: compare 4 station listings in VIC, sorted cheapest first.

4 Stations
Average Price: 198.0¢/L
Lowest: 198.0¢/L

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4 stations · lowest 198.0¢/L · avg 198.0¢/L

Latest update: 6 June 2026

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Cowes station guide

Data-driven local analysis as of 6 June 2026.

Cheapest unleaded
198.0¢/L
COWES · A03ol00000ouyhjia3

Cowes — local market overview

Cowes has 4 stations in our live directory carrying A03ol00000nimybiav, Caltex and A03ol00000ouyhjia3. The cheapest published unleaded is 198.0¢/L at A03ol00000ouyhjia3. The suburb average sits at 198.0¢/L, with a median of 198.0¢/L.

Stations
4
Reporting unleaded
1
Average unleaded
198.0¢/L
Median unleaded
198.0¢/L

Cowes's median unleaded (198.0¢/L) runs about 5.3¢/L above the Melbourne reference median. Comparing nearby suburbs or waiting for the next cycle trough may recover a few cents per litre.

Average prices have risen 5.3¢/L since the prior window. The cycle is heading toward its peak — fill earlier in the week if you can.

The cycle is past its low — delaying a full fill until the next trough (often mid-week in Melbourne) may save a few cents per litre.

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 Cowes median (198.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.

Cowes median
198.0¢/L
Melbourne median
192.7¢/L
Difference
+5.3¢/L
Cycle phase
Rising — past the trough
Cheapest in Cowes
198.0¢/L
Melbourne reference
192.7¢/L

Driving routes and corridors in Cowes

Station addresses cluster on 160-162 Thompson Avenue in Cowes. On-route comparison beats paying the convenience premium at the nearest bowser.

Commuting and fill-up timing in Cowes

Cowes 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 Cowes currently centres around a 198.0¢/L median and 198.0¢/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 — Cowes

Cowes has 1 station with published unleaded. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.

  • COWES198.0¢/L · A03ol00000ouyhjia3

Grades available in Cowes

Cowes stations currently report Unleaded 91, Diesel and Premium 95/98 in our directory (1 listing for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.

GradeReportingLowAvgHigh
Unleaded 911198.0¢/L198.0¢/L198.0¢/L
Diesel1220.0¢/L220.0¢/L220.0¢/L
Premium 95/981194.0¢/L194.0¢/L194.0¢/L

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Cowes — common questions

Why are bowser rates high in Cowes?

Cowes 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 Cowes today?

We list 4 stations in Cowes. The lowest published unleaded is 198.0¢/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 Cowes on low days — not only when the tank is empty.

Where can I find cheap DSL near Cowes?

Open the DSL grade page for Cowes at /suburbs/cowes/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 Cowes?

Across stations reporting unleaded in Cowes, the average is about 198.0¢/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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COWES

Cheapest
A03ol00000ouyhjia3

160-162 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922

Grades

  • ULP 91198.0¢
  • DSL220.0¢
  • Premium 95194.0¢

MOBIL COWES

A03ol00000nimybiav

Price not reported in latest feed — check at the pump

124 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922

PHILLIP ISLAND MOTORS

A03ol00000nimybiav

Price not reported in latest feed — check at the pump

157 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922

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