Melbourne Monthly Fuel Trends
April 2026fuel price summary for Melbourne and Victoria. Covers all major fuel types, suburb-level variance, and the market drivers behind this month's price movement. Data sourced from 28 price observations across Melbourne.
Monthly avg ULP
181.4¢/L
↓ 2.1¢ vs last month
Monthly avg diesel
189.2¢/L
Across all suburbs
Monthly avg E10
177.1¢/L
Ethanol blend avg
Monthly avg 98
197.8¢/L
Premium unleaded
Monthly low
167.2¢/L
Cheapest suburb: Dandenong
Monthly high
207.4¢/L
Most expensive: St Kilda
30-day Volatility
Wide price swings — timing fills during the trough delivers significant savings.
April 2026 Market Summary
Melbourne unleaded prices in April 2026 averaged 181.4¢/L across tracked stations — a fall of 2.1¢/L compared to the previous month. The weekly price cycle remained the dominant intra-month price driver, with a consistent trough-to-peak swing of approximately 11.8¢/L.
Diesel pricing held a premium of approximately 7.8¢/L above unleaded — within the typical range for Melbourne's diesel market. The premium-unleaded (98) spread above regular unleaded widened slightly this month, reaching 16.4¢/L.
The widest intra-suburb spreads were observed in inner-city postcodes where convenience-premium pricing diverges most sharply from competition-driven operators. Outer-growth suburbs maintained the most compressed spreads, consistent with new-entrant competition dynamics documented in recent months.
Best-Value Suburbs This Month
Key Price Drivers This Month
Crude Oil (Brent)
ModerateBrent trading in a stable band — limited upward pressure on wholesale costs.
AUD/USD
StableExchange rate remained within a tight range, reducing imported fuel cost volatility.
Retail Competition
ActiveStrong cycle competition in outer suburbs maintaining low trough prices through mid-week.
Seasonal Demand
NeutralAutumn demand patterns — lower than summer peak, holiday period impact muted.