
CALTEX ARARAT
Cheapest8475 WESTERN HIGHWAY · 3377
Grades
- ULP 91153.0¢
- DSL166.0¢
- Premium 95170.0¢
- Premium 98180.0¢
On 28 June 2026 we are tracking 6 servos in and around Ararat. Listings from about 153.0¢/L unleaded. Use the table below to compare brands, then open directions or full station details.
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Data-driven local analysis as of 28 June 2026.
Ararat has 6 stations in our live directory carrying Ampol, Mobil and Shell and other brands. Unleaded currently runs from 153.0¢/L at Ampol up to 183.0¢/L — a 30.0¢/L spread, so the closest bowser is rarely the cheapest. The suburb average sits at 159.0¢/L, with a median of 153.0¢/L.
Based on 5 stations with listed unleaded 91 in Ararat. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Drivers in Ararat usually see Ampol and Mobil are the most visible brands within a short drive. With 6 active listings in our directory, local competition often shows up as a 30.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded — worth comparing before you default to the nearest bowser.
Ararat 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.
Ararat lists 6 stations with 5 reporting unleaded. Local spread is 30.0¢/L — worth a quick compare before filling.
Ararat's median unleaded (153.0¢/L) is about 39.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.
Current Melbourne average is 39.7¢/L below the typical metro median. This is the cycle window worth filling in if your tank can take it.
With prices near a cycle trough, Sunday is a reasonable day to fill if your tank is below half. Re-check before weekend demand picks up.
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 Ararat median (153.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Ararat drivers often compare prices along 8475 Western Highway before joining peak traffic — multiple servos on the same strip mean the cheapest board is rarely the first you pass.
Listed unleaded in Ararat currently centres around a 153.0¢/L median and 159.0¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.
Ararat has 5 stations with published unleaded a 30.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest boards. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
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Ararat stations currently report Diesel, Unleaded 91 and Premium 95/98 in our directory (6 listings for Diesel alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.
Listed diesel starts 13.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Ararat.
Across 6 diesel and 5 unleaded listings, averages sit at 174.7¢/L diesel vs 159.0¢/L unleaded. Running-cost comparisons depend on your vehicle — use our diesel vs petrol calculator for longer trips.
This Ararat fuel guide reflects board prices as of 28 June 2026. 5 of 6 listings published unleaded in the latest reporting window — always confirm the live bowser before you pay, because retailers can reset independently of neighbouring suburbs.
Compare grades on dedicated pages for diesel, premium, E10, and LPG at /suburbs/ararat/[fuel-type], or open the live map to see Ararat stations geographically when you are choosing a convenient detour. Retailers here include Ampol, Mobil, Shell, Independent, and others.
Pair Ararat averages with nearby suburb links on this page — short cross-border compares often recover a few cents per litre without a long detour.
Ararat is covered as part of our Melbourne metropolitan and Victoria-wide fuel listings. Pump prices shown here come from Service Victoria price reporting; coverage and station mix can change as new sites publish prices.
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Compare all 6 forecourts listed in Ararat before you drive. The lowest published unleaded is currently CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) at 153.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) currently has the cheapest ULP 91 in Ararat at 153.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) currently has the cheapest unleaded petrol (ULP 91) in Ararat at 153.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/ararat/unleaded for more unleaded petrol (ULP 91) listings.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) currently has the cheapest diesel in Ararat at 166.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/ararat/diesel for more diesel listings.
Based on published Service Victoria filings, CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) currently shows the lowest unleaded in Ararat at 153.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Across stations reporting unleaded in Ararat, the average is 159.0¢/L. There is 30.0¢/L between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) currently has the cheapest premium 95 in Ararat at 170.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/ararat/premium95 for more premium 95 listings.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, U Go Self Serve currently has the cheapest premium 98 in Ararat at 174.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/ararat/premium for more premium 98 listings.
E10 is listed at /suburbs/ararat/e10 where stations publish ethanol blend prices. Only use E10 in compatible vehicles. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Today there is 30.0¢/L between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded in Ararat. A wider spread usually means comparing two or three convenient stations is worth the extra minute before you fill.
Compare the 6 stations on this page before defaulting to the nearest servo, fill before the tank is empty so you can wait for softer cycle days, and use /suburbs/ararat/diesel or premium pages when you need other grades. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
If your tank is above half full, compare Ararat with the Melbourne median and nearby suburbs. Filling at a cycle trough in a competitive pocket often beats waiting at an empty tank during a spike.
Open the live fuel map from this page and tap Use My Location to centre on your position. You will see all 6 Ararat listings geographically so you can pick the nearest convenient bowser, not only the cheapest on paper.
2 forecourts in Ararat list 24/7 trading, including: • Shell • U Go Self Serve Other sites publish hours on their station profiles — confirm before you travel. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
The following petrol stations currently advertise 24-hour fuel trading in Ararat: • Shell • U Go Self Serve Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Open any of the 6 station cards on this page for the street address and directions link. For navigation while driving, pick the site closest to your start point on the map, then confirm the live price when you arrive.
Our directory lists 6 fuel stations in Ararat. Not every site reports every grade each cycle — open individual station pages for diesel, premium, E10, and LPG where published.
Yes. Open the live fuel map from this page to see Ararat stations geographically, filter by fuel type, and pick the cheapest convenient bowser before you drive.
Each station card links to a detail page with address and map directions. Right now CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) leads on unleaded at 153.0¢/L — confirm the live price when you arrive. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Ararat includes Shell, Ampol, United Petroleum, Mobil and other retailers across 6 listed forecourts. Open each card for live boards and amenities.
The following petrol station currently are on 8475 Western Highway in Ararat: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a BP forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest BP site.
Shell is the listed Shell forecourt in Ararat. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
There are 2 Ampol listings in Ararat: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a 7-Eleven forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest 7-Eleven site.
Our directory does not currently list a Caltex forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Caltex site.
United is the listed United Petroleum forecourt in Ararat. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Compare LPG listings at /suburbs/ararat/lpg. Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising LPG at a published bowser price in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a Coles Express forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Coles Express site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising a car wash in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a Coles forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Coles site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising EV charging in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a Liberty forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Liberty site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising a tyre air pump in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a APCO forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest APCO site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising customer restrooms in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a Costco forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Costco site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising an ATM in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Mobil is the listed Mobil forecourt in Ararat. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising an on-site convenience shop in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a Puma Energy forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Puma Energy site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising dedicated customer parking in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list a Metro Petroleum forecourt in Ararat. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Metro Petroleum site.
The following petrol stations currently are common Swap’n’Go bottle exchange locations (7-Eleven, Ampol, APCO) in Ararat: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising trailer hire in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising vacuum cleaning bays in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Shell lists 24/7 trading, so the Shell forecourt and convenience store remain open overnight. Confirm any in-store service changes on the station profile.
Driver showers are uncommon on suburban Ararat forecourts. None of our listings explicitly advertise showers — long-haul drivers should plan at dedicated truck stops on major highways.
Opening hours for CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
These listed sites sit on wider road corridors that often suit larger vehicles: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Opening hours for United are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock bagged ice: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock seasonal firewood: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock engine oil: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock AdBlue: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Opening hours for Mobil are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock coolant: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock windscreen washer fluid: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock phone chargers: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock prepaid SIM cards: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Convenience stores at these Ararat forecourts typically stock gift cards: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Shell Stock varies by site — call ahead on busy weekends. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Major convenience forecourts in Ararat sell fresh coffee even when a dedicated café is not filed. Check 7-Eleven, Coles Express, APCO, or Ampol/EG listings on this page.
The following petrol stations currently sell fresh coffee or operate a café in Ararat: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising a café in Ararat. Compare neighbouring suburb pages or open individual station profiles below — amenities are updated as retailers file new data. Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Hot food is commonly sold at convenience forecourts even when not filed in our amenity data. Open 7-Eleven, APCO, and Coles Express profiles in Ararat.
The following petrol stations currently trade 24/7 for fuel and convenience coffee in Ararat: • Shell • U Go Self Serve Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
These corridor forecourts usually offer easier truck access in Ararat: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
These listings sit on or near major corridor roads: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon are usually quietest. Forecourts away from major shopping peaks tend to be quickest. Use the map to avoid congested retail strips at school pick-up time.
Stations on main retail strips and near commuter hubs in Ararat see the heaviest local traffic during morning and evening peaks. Corridor sites on freeways and highways peak when motorway traffic backs up.
Through-traffic should use corridor forecourts for fast in-and-out fuel: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) Shoppers can use town-centre brands without detouring to highway nodes.
Yes. Diesel follows distillate demand from freight, agriculture, and fleets — it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded. Compare /suburbs/ararat/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
Major brand forecourts in Ararat — including BP, Ampol, EG, 7-Eleven, Shell, and Coles Express where listed — typically accept contactless wallets including Google Pay at the pump and in store. Confirm tap-to-pay is enabled on your card if the reader fails.
Apple Pay works at essentially every listed Ararat servo with contactless terminals. Open each brand profile below for site-specific amenities and payment notes.
These national-brand forecourts in Ararat commonly accept major fleet and trucking fuel cards: • CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol • Mobil • Shell Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
7-Eleven and Ampol/EG run loyalty cents-off promos when partnered. Compare the live board on this page before every fill — Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Active loyalty schemes among listed Ararat brands include: Ampol / EG (Ampol Rewards), Shell (Shell Coles Express / loyalty partners). Link your app before you fill so offers apply at the pump.
Retailers report bowser prices through Victorian fuel price transparency requirements. We aggregate listings for comparison — individual stations remain responsible for the price at the pump.
Listings follow the Service Victoria fuel price reporting scheme. Updated on the Service Victoria reporting cycle — most metro stations refresh one or more times daily. Timestamps on each Ararat station show when a value was last filed — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Scroll to nearby suburb links on this page to compare live boards. Ararat can be cheaper or dearer than neighbours on any given day depending on brand resets and local competition.
Melbourne typically hits cycle troughs mid-week during a down-leg. Use our Melbourne cycle guide and compare Ararat on low days — not only when the tank is empty.
Ararat rates reflect local competition, motorway or highway exposure, and where we are in the Melbourne retail cycle. When the cycle is in a high phase, even competitive areas lift together — compare nearby cheaper suburbs on this page before you fill.
Use the octane rating specified on your vehicle label. Premium is for engines designed or tuned for it — paying for 98 octane in a car rated for 91 does not automatically improve economy.
Membership warehouses can undercut major brands on some days. Compare Ararat servos along your usual route — detours only pay off when the gap is wide enough.
E10 is an ethanol blend suitable only for compatible vehicles. Where stations publish E10 in Ararat, compare it at /suburbs/ararat/e10 against ULP 91 — the bowser discount must outweigh any economy difference.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/ararat/premium. Premium spreads can differ from ULP — vehicles that require higher octane should confirm the grade on the bowser label.
Open the diesel grade page for Ararat at /suburbs/ararat/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
These petrol station brands currently operate in Ararat: • Shell: Shell • Ampol: CALTEX ARARAT (8475 Western Highway) • Ampol: Ampol • United Petroleum: United • Mobil: Mobil Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
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