ULP 91
Unleaded 91
239.0¢/L
Last reported 21 Oct 2026, 6:01 am — confirm at bowser
COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON — 249 KEILOR ROAD • Essendon
Shell · Essendon, Victoria
249 KEILOR ROAD 3041
Listed from 100.0¢/L where reported — confirm at the bowser.

Shell · Essendon, Victoria
249 KEILOR ROAD 3041
Fuel types listed: ULP 91 · ULP 98 · Diesel · LPG
ULP 91
Unleaded 91
239.0¢/L
Last reported 21 Oct 2026, 6:01 am — confirm at bowser
ULP 95
Premium 95
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ULP 98
Premium 98
264.0¢/L
Last reported 21 Oct 2026, 6:01 am — confirm at bowser
Diesel
Diesel
284.0¢/L
Last reported 21 Oct 2026, 6:01 am — confirm at bowser
LPG
LPG / Autogas
100.0¢/L
Last reported 21 Oct 2026, 6:01 am — confirm at bowser
Victorian retail fuel prices in cents per litre. Confirm at the bowser before filling — reporting can lag during price cycles.
41 stations within 5 km of Essendon.
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| Station | Brand | ULP 91 | ULP 95 | ULP 98 | Diesel | LPG | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON (this station) | Shell | 239.0¢ | — | 264.0¢ | 284.0¢ | 100.0¢ | — |
| Shell | Shell | 239.0¢ | — | 264.0¢ | 284.0¢ | 100.0¢ | under 1 km |
| Woolworths Petrol | Ampol | 240.0¢ | 257.0¢ | 267.0¢ | 284.0¢ | — | under 1 km |
| 7-Eleven | 7-Eleven | 241.0¢ | — | 267.0¢ | — | — | 1.0 km |
Today's ULP 91 price at this station is 239.0¢ per litre.
This is 50.9¢ above the current Melbourne metro reference average (188.1¢/L) used on our Victorian fuel boards.
Against 4 listed stations in Essendon, COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is 0.8¢ below the local suburb average (239.8¢/L).
COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is a Shell petrol station serving Essendon, Victoria at 249 KEILOR ROAD 3041. Drivers use this forecourt for everyday unleaded, diesel, and premium fills on local commutes and school runs.
Fuel types currently listed at the bowser include ULP 91 (239.0¢/L), ULP 98 (264.0¢/L), Diesel (284.0¢/L), LPG (100.0¢/L). Victorian retailers file price updates through the official transparency scheme — always confirm the pump display before you pay.
Essendon has 5 stations in our directory, so you can compare convenience, hours, and price spread before choosing this forecourt.
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Ampol
Geographic clusters around this station — suburb hubs and ranked price boards for neighbouring communities.
Among stations with listed prices in Essendon, COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON currently shows the lowest unleaded at about 239.0¢/L. Prices move during the Melbourne retail cycle — open the Essendon suburb board for the full ranked list.
The lowest listed diesel in Essendon is about 284.0¢/L at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON. Diesel often follows a different rhythm to unleaded — compare diesel-specific suburb pages if you tow or run a commercial vehicle.
Average prices have risen 3.2¢/L since the prior window. The cycle is heading toward its peak — fill earlier in the week if you can.
The average unleaded 91 price across 4 listed stations in Essendon is about 239.8¢/L, with a spread from 239.0¢/L to 241.0¢/L. COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is included in that suburb sample when it reports a price.
Use our live Melbourne fuel map to search by location, then filter by suburb — start with Essendon (/suburbs/essendon) or the cheapest-first board at /suburbs/essendon. COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is one option; nearby stations on this page show distance and lowest listed grades for a quick comparison across Victoria.
Driving in Essendon means balancing school runs, commuter peaks, and weekend retail traffic across Victoria's metro and fringe networks. Fuel demand spikes where arterial roads meet shopping and industrial pockets.
Fuel demand in Essendon follows Melbourne's wider retail cycle: prices can lift sharply before public holidays and ease when metro averages fall. Bookmark this station page and the Essendon suburb board to time fills when spreads are widest.

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Essendon currently lists unleaded 91 across 4 stations with an average of 239.8¢/L. The cheapest published ULP in the suburb is 239.0¢/L while the dearest is 241.0¢/L — a 2.0¢/L spread that rewards a two-minute comparison before you commit to COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON.
Diesel listings in Essendon average 284.0¢/L across 3 reporting sites, with a low of 284.0¢/L. Towing, ute, and delivery drivers should compare diesel separately because it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded during Melbourne cycle peaks.
Premium grades in Essendon average about 263.0¢/L where stations publish 95 or 98 octane. Shell drivers running manufacturer-spec premium should check both premium columns on the suburb comparison table — the cheapest premium site is not always the cheapest unleaded site.
Against the Melbourne metro ULP reference (188.1¢/L), COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON sits 50.9¢/L above the board average today. That context helps you judge whether this forecourt is early- or late-cycle without relying on interstate benchmarks — our data is Victoria-only.
Melbourne-wide unleaded has firmed about 3.2¢/L comparing the last seven snapshot days with the prior week. When the metro average shifts, Essendon stations usually follow within a short window — watching both this station page and the Essendon suburb board keeps you ahead of a sudden cycle rise.
Unleaded 91 at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is listed at 239.0¢/L versus a Essendon suburb average of 239.8¢/L (-0.7¢/L).
Premium 98 at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is listed at 264.0¢/L versus a Essendon suburb average of 263.0¢/L (+1.0¢/L).
Diesel at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is listed at 284.0¢/L versus a Essendon suburb average of 284.0¢/L (+0.0¢/L).
LPG / Autogas at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is currently 100.0¢/L. Fewer than two neighbours report this grade in Essendon today, so suburb averages may update as more retailers file prices.
Shell (Shell) at 0.2 km lists from 100.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 239.0¢/L. That is similar to COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
Woolworths Petrol (Ampol) at 0.6 km lists from 240.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 240.0¢/L. That is 140.0¢/L dearer than COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 0.7 km lists from 241.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 241.0¢/L. That is 141.0¢/L dearer than COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 1.0 km lists from 241.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 241.0¢/L. That is 141.0¢/L dearer than COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 2.6 km lists from 97.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 240.0¢/L. That is 3.0¢/L cheaper than COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
INDEPENDENT ESSENDON (Independent) operates 2.6 km from COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON. Open the station profile for live grades when prices are published.
Shell (Shell) at 2.8 km lists from 239.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 239.0¢/L. That is 139.0¢/L dearer than COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
7-Eleven (United) at 3.3 km lists from 100.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 230.0¢/L. That is similar to COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
Drivers filling unleaded at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON today see 239.0¢/L on the board; diesel is listed at 284.0¢/L. Victorian transparency rules require retailers to publish price changes, but pumps can differ from the last filed snapshot during active cycle moves — always verify the nozzle and receipt before leaving the forecourt.
Bookmark this page alongside the Essendon suburb hub to compare Shell with independents and other majors on your usual corridor. Saving the station to your watchlist lets you return before the next Melbourne cycle peak without searching again.

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Shell
Essendon
UNLEADED
239.0
Prices are typically near the trough in this part of the Melbourne cycle — a good window to fill up if you can.
Cycle day 3 of 21, confidence high.
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Spread analysis, cheapest nearby alternative, and route convenience — competitor price deltas are in the table below.
7-Eleven currently shows a lowest listed price of 97.0¢/L.
This station's fuel spread is 184.0¢/L (from 100.0¢ to 284.0¢).
Nearest alternative is 0.2 km away. Check operating hours before late trips. No convenience amenities are currently listed.
Late-night and always-open forecourts within range of this station.
Shell · 0.2 km
Ampol · 0.6 km
United · 3.3 km
Hours are inferred from listed amenities and station data — confirm at the forecourt before a late-night trip.
Within about 2.6 km of Shell in Essendon, listed unleaded prices currently span 144.0¢/L between 7-Eleven (97.0¢/L) and 7-Eleven (241.0¢/L). That spread is large enough that a two-minute comparison before you drive can outweigh staying at the nearest bowser.
1 nearby competitor currently undercut Shell's lowest listed price (100.0¢/L) — worth opening the suburb board if you have fuel in the tank.
Our directory tracks 5 active listings in Essendon, so suburb-level averages are more reliable than a single-station snapshot.
COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is a Shell fuel station in Essendon, Victoria. This page tracks live board prices when retailers file updates through the official transparency feed.
The forecourt is at 249 KEILOR ROAD, 3041 — use directions below or compare nearby competitors before you fill up.
Geographic coordinates help map tools and nearby-station search rank alternatives within a few kilometres of this location.
At about 239.0¢/L, COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is currently 0.8¢/L cheaper than the Essendon suburb average (239.8¢/L) across 4 listed stations — a meaningful saving on a 50-litre fill.
Premium at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is about 1.0¢/L above the Essendon premium average (263.0¢/L).
| Station | Brand | Unleaded | vs this station | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell | Shell | 239.0¢/L | Same | under 1 km |
| Woolworths Petrol | Ampol | 240.0¢/L | +1.0¢ cheaper | under 1 km |
| 7-Eleven | 7-Eleven | 241.0¢/L | +2.0¢ cheaper | under 1 km |
| 7-Eleven | 7-Eleven | 241.0¢/L | +2.0¢ cheaper | 1.0 km |
| 7-Eleven | 7-Eleven | 240.0¢/L | +1.0¢ cheaper | 2.6 km |
Melbourne metro unleaded 91 has risen about 5.5¢/L over the last week (reference board, not this station alone). Use suburb boards when you need block-level pricing.
Over roughly 30 days the metro reference average moved up 4.3¢/L — useful context for whether today's bowser price looks early- or late-cycle.
Reference data as of 8 Aug 2026. Metro averages — compare suburb boards for local pricing.
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COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is a Shell petrol station in Essendon, Victoria at 249 KEILOR ROAD 3041. Use this page to compare unleaded, diesel, and premium fuel prices before you fill up, check nearby competitors, and jump to suburb-level fuel boards.
The lowest listed grade at COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON is about 100.0¢/L today. Current listed prices include Unleaded 91 239.0¢/L, Diesel 284.0¢/L, Premium Unleaded 98 264.0¢/L, LPG 100.0¢/L. Prices follow Victorian retailer reporting — confirm at the bowser before you pay.
Price observations for this listing were last refreshed 21 Oct 2026, 6:01 am (Melbourne time).
249 KEILOR ROAD
Brand: Shell
Nearby alternatives currently tracked: 7