ULP 91
Unleaded 91
227.0¢/L
Last reported 20 Oct 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser
CALTEX PRESTON — 343-349 PLENTY ROAD • Preston
Caltex · Preston, Victoria
343-349 PLENTY ROAD 3072
Listed from 227.0¢/L where reported — confirm at the bowser.

Caltex · Preston, Victoria
343-349 PLENTY ROAD 3072
Fuel types listed: ULP 91 · ULP 95 · ULP 98 · Diesel
ULP 91
Unleaded 91
227.0¢/L
Last reported 20 Oct 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser
ULP 95
Premium 95
240.0¢/L
Last reported 20 Oct 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser
ULP 98
Premium 98
245.0¢/L
Last reported 20 Oct 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser
Diesel
Diesel
259.0¢/L
Last reported 20 Oct 2026, 6:00 am — confirm at bowser
LPG
LPG / Autogas
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Victorian retail fuel prices in cents per litre. Confirm at the bowser before filling — reporting can lag during price cycles.
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| Station | Brand | ULP 91 | ULP 95 | ULP 98 | Diesel | LPG | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP PRESTON | BP | 182.0¢ | 172.0¢ | — | 200.0¢ | — | under 1 km |
| BP | BP | 182.0¢ | 172.0¢ | — | 200.0¢ | — | 1.2 km |
| United Preston | United | 182.0¢ | — | — | 200.0¢ | — | 2.0 km |
| EG Australia | Ampol | 234.0¢ | 251.0¢ | 261.0¢ | 266.0¢ | — | under 1 km |
| COLES EXPRESS EAST PRESTON | Shell | 235.0¢ | 250.0¢ | 258.0¢ | 281.0¢ | — | 1.8 km |
| United | United | 236.0¢ | 250.0¢ | 259.0¢ | 276.0¢ | 100.0¢ | 1.4 km |
| CALTEX PRESTON | Caltex | 239.0¢ | — | 266.0¢ | 278.0¢ | 98.0¢ | under 1 km |
| Caltex | Caltex | 239.0¢ | — | 266.0¢ | 278.0¢ | 98.0¢ | 1.2 km |
| PRESTON | Liberty | 247.0¢ | — | 274.0¢ | 278.0¢ | — | 2.1 km |
Today's ULP 91 price at this station is 227.0¢ per litre.
This is 38.9¢ above the current Melbourne metro reference average (188.1¢/L) used on our Victorian fuel boards.
Against 9 listed stations in Preston, CALTEX PRESTON is 7.4¢ above the local suburb average (219.6¢/L).
CALTEX PRESTON is a Caltex petrol station serving Preston, Victoria at 343-349 PLENTY ROAD 3072. 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 (227.0¢/L), ULP 95 (240.0¢/L), ULP 98 (245.0¢/L), Diesel (259.0¢/L). Victorian retailers file price updates through the official transparency scheme — always confirm the pump display before you pay.
Preston has 11 stations in our directory, so you can compare convenience, hours, and price spread before choosing this forecourt.
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Among stations with listed prices in Preston, BP currently shows the lowest unleaded at about 182.0¢/L. Prices move during the Melbourne retail cycle — open the Preston suburb board for the full ranked list.
The lowest listed diesel in Preston is about 200.0¢/L at BP. 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 9 listed stations in Preston is about 219.6¢/L, with a spread from 182.0¢/L to 247.0¢/L. CALTEX PRESTON 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 Preston (/suburbs/preston) or the cheapest-first board at /suburbs/preston. CALTEX PRESTON is one option; nearby stations on this page show distance and lowest listed grades for a quick comparison across Victoria.
Driving in Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston suburb board to time fills when spreads are widest.

Caltex-branded sites in Victoria are increasingly aligned with Ampol pricing and rewards programs. Caltex and Ampol sites in Victoria often sit under the Ampol rewards ecosystem. You may see Ampol Energy electricity bundling or app-led fuel discounts depending on the location.
We list 124 Caltex / Ampol locations across our Victoria catalogue.
Preston currently lists unleaded 91 across 9 stations with an average of 219.6¢/L. The cheapest published ULP in the suburb is 182.0¢/L while the dearest is 247.0¢/L — a 65.0¢/L spread that rewards a two-minute comparison before you commit to CALTEX PRESTON.
Diesel listings in Preston average 250.8¢/L across 9 reporting sites, with a low of 200.0¢/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 Preston average about 237.6¢/L where stations publish 95 or 98 octane. Caltex 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), CALTEX PRESTON sits 38.9¢/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, Preston stations usually follow within a short window — watching both this station page and the Preston suburb board keeps you ahead of a sudden cycle rise.
Unleaded 91 at CALTEX PRESTON is listed at 227.0¢/L versus a Preston suburb average of 219.6¢/L (+7.4¢/L).
Premium 95 at CALTEX PRESTON is listed at 240.0¢/L versus a Preston suburb average of 237.6¢/L (+2.4¢/L).
Premium 98 at CALTEX PRESTON is listed at 245.0¢/L versus a Preston suburb average of 237.6¢/L (+7.4¢/L).
Diesel at CALTEX PRESTON is listed at 259.0¢/L versus a Preston suburb average of 250.8¢/L (+8.2¢/L).
Select 7 (Liberty) at 0.4 km lists from 247.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 247.0¢/L. That is 20.0¢/L dearer than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
EG Australia (Ampol) at 0.8 km lists from 234.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 234.0¢/L. That is 7.0¢/L dearer than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
BP PRESTON (BP) at 0.9 km lists from 172.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 182.0¢/L. That is 55.0¢/L cheaper than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
SAFEWAY CALTEX PRESTON (Caltex) operates 0.9 km from CALTEX PRESTON. Open the station profile for live grades when prices are published.
CALTEX PRESTON (Caltex) at 0.9 km lists from 98.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 239.0¢/L. That is 129.0¢/L cheaper than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
BP (BP) at 1.2 km lists from 172.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 182.0¢/L. That is 55.0¢/L cheaper than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
Caltex (Caltex) at 1.2 km lists from 98.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 239.0¢/L. That is 129.0¢/L cheaper than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
United (United) at 1.4 km lists from 100.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 236.0¢/L. That is 127.0¢/L cheaper than CALTEX PRESTON's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.
Drivers filling unleaded at CALTEX PRESTON today see 227.0¢/L on the board; diesel is listed at 259.0¢/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 Preston suburb hub to compare Caltex 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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Caltex
Preston
UNLEADED
227.0
Prices are typically near the trough in this part of the Melbourne cycle — a good window to fill up if you can.
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CALTEX PRESTON currently shows a lowest listed price of 98.0¢/L.
This station's fuel spread is 32.0¢/L (from 227.0¢ to 259.0¢).
Nearest alternative is 0.4 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.
United · 1.4 km
Hours are inferred from listed amenities and station data — confirm at the forecourt before a late-night trip.
Within about 0.9 km of Caltex in Preston, listed unleaded prices currently span 149.0¢/L between CALTEX PRESTON (98.0¢/L) and Select 7 (247.0¢/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 Caltex's lowest listed price (227.0¢/L) in Preston today. Use the map or suburb price board to pick the best stop on your route.
Our directory tracks 11 active listings in Preston, so suburb-level averages are more reliable than a single-station snapshot.
CALTEX PRESTON is a Caltex fuel station in Preston, Victoria. This page tracks live board prices when retailers file updates through the official transparency feed.
The forecourt is at 343-349 PLENTY ROAD, 3072 — 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.
CALTEX PRESTON is about 7.4¢/L above the Preston suburb average (219.6¢/L). Nearby alternatives on the suburb board may undercut this listing today.
Price spread in Preston is 65.0¢/L between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded — worth comparing before you commit to this forecourt.
Diesel at CALTEX PRESTON is about 8.2¢/L above the Preston diesel average (250.8¢/L).
Premium at CALTEX PRESTON is about 2.4¢/L above the Preston premium average (237.6¢/L).
| Station | Brand | Unleaded | vs this station | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select 7 | Liberty | 247.0¢/L | +20.0¢ cheaper | under 1 km |
| EG Australia | Ampol | 234.0¢/L | +7.0¢ cheaper | under 1 km |
| BP PRESTON | BP | 182.0¢/L | You save 45.0¢ | under 1 km |
| CALTEX PRESTON | Caltex | 239.0¢/L | +12.0¢ cheaper | under 1 km |
| BP | BP | 182.0¢/L | You save 45.0¢ | 1.2 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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CALTEX PRESTON is a Caltex petrol station in Preston, Victoria at 343-349 PLENTY ROAD 3072. 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 CALTEX PRESTON is about 227.0¢/L today. Current listed prices include Unleaded 91 227.0¢/L, Diesel 259.0¢/L, Premium Unleaded 95 240.0¢/L, Premium Unleaded 98 245.0¢/L. Prices follow Victorian retailer reporting — confirm at the bowser before you pay.
Price observations for this listing were last refreshed 20 Oct 2026, 6:00 am (Melbourne time).
343-349 PLENTY ROAD
Brand: Caltex
Nearby alternatives currently tracked: 7