Cheapest Petrol in Foster Today — Live

Live board prices in Foster as of 6 June 2026: compare 3 station listings in VIC, sorted cheapest first.

3 Stations
Average Price: 202.0¢/L
Lowest: 198.0¢/L

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3 stations · lowest 198.0¢/L · avg 202.0¢/L

Latest update: 6 June 2026

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Foster station guide

Data-driven local analysis as of 6 June 2026.

Cheapest unleaded
198.0¢/L
CALTEX FOSTER · A03ol00000ouyhjia3
Highest listed
206.0¢/L
BP FOSTER · A03ol00000nimxtiav

Foster — local market overview

Foster has 3 stations in our live directory carrying A03ol00000nimxtiav, A03ol00000ouyhjia3 and Mobil. Unleaded currently runs from 198.0¢/L at A03ol00000ouyhjia3 up to 206.0¢/L — a 8.0¢/L spread, so the closest bowser is rarely the cheapest. The suburb average sits at 202.0¢/L, with a median of 202.0¢/L.

Stations
3
Reporting unleaded
2
Average unleaded
202.0¢/L
Median unleaded
202.0¢/L

Foster's median unleaded (202.0¢/L) runs about 9.3¢/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 Foster median (202.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.

Foster median
202.0¢/L
Melbourne median
192.7¢/L
Difference
+9.3¢/L
Cycle phase
Rising — past the trough
Cheapest in Foster
198.0¢/L
Melbourne reference
192.7¢/L

Driving routes and corridors in Foster

Foster drivers often compare prices along South Gippsland 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 Foster

Foster 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 Foster currently centres around a 202.0¢/L median and 202.0¢/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 — Foster

Foster has 2 stations with published unleaded a 8.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest boards. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.

  • BP FOSTER206.0¢/L (highest listed) · A03ol00000nimxtiav

Grades available in Foster

Foster 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 12.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Foster.

Across 2 diesel and 2 unleaded listings, averages sit at 216.0¢/L diesel vs 202.0¢/L unleaded. Running-cost comparisons depend on your vehicle — use our diesel vs petrol calculator for longer trips.

Lowest unleaded
198.0¢/L
Lowest diesel
210.0¢/L
Avg unleaded
202.0¢/L
Avg diesel
216.0¢/L
GradeReportingLowAvgHigh
Unleaded 912198.0¢/L202.0¢/L206.0¢/L
Diesel2210.0¢/L216.0¢/L222.0¢/L
Premium 95/982194.0¢/L195.0¢/L196.0¢/L

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Foster — common questions

Why are bowser rates high in Foster?

Foster 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 Foster today?

We list 3 stations in Foster. 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 Foster on low days — not only when the tank is empty.

Where can I find cheap DSL near Foster?

Open the DSL grade page for Foster at /suburbs/foster/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 Foster?

Across stations reporting unleaded in Foster, the average is about 202.0¢/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

Showing 3 stations

CALTEX FOSTER

Cheapest
A03ol00000ouyhjia3

3895 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY · 3960

Grades

  • ULP 91198.0¢
  • DSL210.0¢
  • Premium 95194.0¢

BP FOSTER

A03ol00000nimxtiav

94 MAIN STREET · 3960

Grades

  • ULP 91206.0¢
  • DSL222.0¢
  • Premium 95196.0¢

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