Octane — 182 Nicholson Street • Octane

Ampol · Octane, Victoria

Octane Petrol Prices Today in Octane

182 Nicholson Street 3888

Listed from 230.0¢/L where reported — confirm at the bowser.

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Ampol · Octane, Victoria

Octane

182 Nicholson Street 3888

Fuel types listed: ULP 91 · ULP 98 · Diesel

ULP 91

Unleaded 91

230.0¢/L

Last reported 4 Sept 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser

ULP 95

Premium 95

ULP 98

Premium 98

260.0¢/L

Last reported 4 Sept 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser

Diesel

Diesel

280.0¢/L

Last reported 4 Sept 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser

LPG

LPG / Autogas

Victorian retail fuel prices in cents per litre. Confirm at the bowser before filling — reporting can lag during price cycles.

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Victoria market context

Today's ULP 91 price at this station is 230.0¢ per litre.

This is 41.9¢ above the current Melbourne metro reference average (188.1¢/L) used on our Victorian fuel boards.

About this petrol station — Octane

Octane is a Ampol petrol station serving Octane, Victoria at 182 Nicholson Street 3888. 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 (230.0¢/L), ULP 98 (260.0¢/L), Diesel (280.0¢/L). Victorian retailers file price updates through the official transparency scheme — always confirm the pump display before you pay.

Use our Octane suburb fuel board and live Melbourne map to see how Octane compares with neighbouring forecourts before your next fill-up in Victoria.

Nearby petrol stations — Victoria

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Geographic clusters around this station — suburb hubs and ranked price boards for neighbouring communities.

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Fuel price FAQ — Victoria

What is the cheapest petrol station in Octane?

Among stations with listed prices in Octane, Octane currently shows the lowest unleaded at about 230.0¢/L. Prices move during the Melbourne retail cycle — open the Octane suburb board for the full ranked list.

What is the cheapest diesel in Octane?

The lowest listed diesel in Octane is about 280.0¢/L at Octane. Diesel often follows a different rhythm to unleaded — compare diesel-specific suburb pages if you tow or run a commercial vehicle.

When are fuel prices usually lowest in Melbourne?

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.

What is the average petrol price in Octane?

We need at least two fresh unleaded listings in Octane to publish a reliable suburb average. Browse the Octane ranked price board as more stations report.

Where can I find cheap fuel near me?

Use our live Melbourne fuel map to search by location, then filter by suburb — start with Octane (/suburbs/octane) or the cheapest-first board at /suburbs/octane. Octane is one option; nearby stations on this page show distance and lowest listed grades for a quick comparison across Victoria.

Driving in Octane

Driving in Octane 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 Octane 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 Octane suburb board to time fills when spreads are widest.

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Ampol in Victoria

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Octane fuel market analysis

Against the Melbourne metro ULP reference (188.1¢/L), Octane sits 41.9¢/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, Octane stations usually follow within a short window — watching both this station page and the Octane suburb board keeps you ahead of a sudden cycle rise.

Per-grade pricing at Octane

Unleaded 91 at Octane is currently 230.0¢/L. Fewer than two neighbours report this grade in Octane today, so suburb averages may update as more retailers file prices.

Premium 98 at Octane is currently 260.0¢/L. Fewer than two neighbours report this grade in Octane today, so suburb averages may update as more retailers file prices.

Diesel at Octane is currently 280.0¢/L. Fewer than two neighbours report this grade in Octane today, so suburb averages may update as more retailers file prices.

Nearby competitor pricing around Octane

ORBOST (Mobil) at 0.7 km lists from 210.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is 20.0¢/L cheaper than Octane's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

BP (BP) at 4.0 km lists from 111.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is 119.0¢/L cheaper than Octane's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

NEWMERELLA SELF SERVE (BP) at 4.5 km lists from 111.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is 119.0¢/L cheaper than Octane's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

Practical fill-up guide — Octane

Drivers filling unleaded at Octane today see 230.0¢/L on the board; diesel is listed at 280.0¢/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 Octane suburb hub to compare Ampol 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.

Octane petrol station in Octane, Victoria

Ampol

Octane

182 Nicholson Street • Octane

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Map showing Octane petrol station in Octane

Ampol

Octane

UNLEADED

230.0

Location

Address

182 Nicholson Street, Octane

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Best time to fill up

Prices are usually easing in this part of the cycle. Watch for a deeper trough in the next week.

Cycle day 20 of 21, confidence medium.

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Local fuel context

Spread analysis, cheapest nearby alternative, and route convenience — competitor price deltas are in the table below.

Cheapest nearby alternative

BP currently shows a lowest listed price of 111.0¢/L.

Fuel spread analysis

This station's fuel spread is 50.0¢/L (from 230.0¢ to 280.0¢).

Route convenience

Nearest alternative is 0.7 km away. Check operating hours before late trips. No convenience amenities are currently listed.

Local fuel context for Ampol in Octane

Within about 4.0 km of Ampol in Octane, listed unleaded prices currently span 99.0¢/L between BP (111.0¢/L) and ORBOST (210.0¢/L). That spread is large enough that a two-minute comparison before you drive can outweigh staying at the nearest bowser.

Several nearby stations undercut Ampol's lowest listed price (230.0¢/L) in Octane today. Use the map or suburb price board to pick the best stop on your route.

Octane — Ampol fuel prices in Octane

Brand
Ampol
Suburb
Octane
Postcode
3888
Address
182 Nicholson Street

Octane is a Ampol fuel station in Octane, Victoria. This page tracks live board prices when retailers file updates through the official transparency feed.

The forecourt is at 182 Nicholson Street, 3888 — 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.

Nearby competitors

StationBrandUnleadedvs this stationDistance
ORBOSTMobil210.0¢/LYou save 20.0¢under 1 km
BPBP210.0¢/LYou save 20.0¢4.0 km
NEWMERELLA SELF SERVEBP210.0¢/LYou save 20.0¢4.5 km

Melbourne fuel market context

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.

Nearby areas

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Directions

Station Info

BrandAmpol

Nearby Stations

ORBOST0.7 km
NEWMERELLA SELF SERVE4.5 km

About Octane

Octane is a Ampol petrol station in Octane, Victoria at 182 Nicholson Street 3888. 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 Octane is about 230.0¢/L today. Current listed prices include Unleaded 91 230.0¢/L, Diesel 280.0¢/L, Premium Unleaded 98 260.0¢/L. Prices follow Victorian retailer reporting — confirm at the bowser before you pay.

Price observations for this listing were last refreshed 4 Sept 2026, 6:00 am (Melbourne time).

Contact Information

182 Nicholson Street

Station Details

Brand: Ampol

Nearby alternatives currently tracked: 2