
BP
Cheapest160-162 Thompson Avenue · 3922
Grades
- ULP 91166.0¢
- DSL196.0¢
- Premium 95184.0¢
- Premium 98188.0¢
- LPG110.0¢
On 28 June 2026 we are tracking 6 servos in and around Cowes. Listings from about 166.0¢/L unleaded. Use the table below to compare brands, then open directions or full station details.
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160-162 Thompson Avenue · 3922

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140 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922

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160-162 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922

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124 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922

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157 THOMPSON AVENUE · 3922
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Cowes has 6 stations in our live directory carrying Mobil, Caltex and BP and other brands. Unleaded currently runs from 166.0¢/L at BP up to 170.0¢/L — a 4.0¢/L spread, so the closest bowser is rarely the cheapest. The suburb average sits at 168.0¢/L, with a median of 168.0¢/L.
Based on 2 stations with listed unleaded 91 in Cowes. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Drivers in Cowes usually see Mobil and Caltex are the most visible brands within a short drive. With 6 active listings in our directory, local competition often shows up as a 4.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded — worth comparing before you default to the nearest bowser.
Cowes on Phillip Island sees heavy weekend tourism and holiday traffic — compare San Remo and Newhaven approaches before crossing the bridge, especially during peak summer periods.
Cowes lists 6 stations with 2 reporting unleaded. Local spread is 4.0¢/L — worth a quick compare before filling.
Cowes's median unleaded (168.0¢/L) is about 24.7¢/L below the Melbourne metro reference — useful context for regional drivers, though individual stations can still vary on the day.
Current Melbourne average is 26.7¢/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 Cowes median (168.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Crib Point is the closest neighbouring suburb we track (~12.0 km). Cross-border fills often beat staying on the first servo you pass in Cowes.
Station addresses cluster on 160-162 Thompson Avenue in Cowes. On-route comparison beats paying the convenience premium at the nearest bowser.
Listed unleaded in Cowes currently centres around a 168.0¢/L median and 168.0¢/L average — regional cycles can differ from inner Melbourne, so compare nearby towns on the same day.
Cowes has 2 stations with published unleaded a 4.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest boards. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
Cowes stations currently report Unleaded 91, Diesel, Premium 95/98 and LPG in our directory (2 listings for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.
Listed diesel starts 30.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Cowes.
Across 2 diesel and 2 unleaded listings, averages sit at 198.0¢/L diesel vs 168.0¢/L unleaded. Running-cost comparisons depend on your vehicle — use our diesel vs petrol calculator for longer trips.
| Grade | Reporting | Low | Avg | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 95/98 | 2 | 184.0¢/L | 190.0¢/L | 196.0¢/L |
| LPG | 1 | 110.0¢/L | 110.0¢/L | 110.0¢/L |
This Cowes fuel guide reflects board prices as of 28 June 2026. 2 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/cowes/[fuel-type], or open the live map to see Cowes stations geographically when you are choosing a convenient detour. Retailers here include Mobil, Caltex, BP, Ampol.
Pair Cowes averages with nearby suburb links on this page — short cross-border compares often recover a few cents per litre without a long detour.
Cowes 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 Cowes before you drive. The lowest published unleaded is currently BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) at 166.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) currently has the cheapest ULP 91 in Cowes at 166.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) currently has the cheapest unleaded petrol (ULP 91) in Cowes at 166.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/cowes/unleaded for more unleaded petrol (ULP 91) listings.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) currently has the cheapest diesel in Cowes at 196.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/cowes/diesel for more diesel listings.
Based on published Service Victoria filings, BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) currently shows the lowest unleaded in Cowes at 166.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Across stations reporting unleaded in Cowes, the average is 168.0¢/L. There is 4.0¢/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, BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) currently has the cheapest premium 95 in Cowes at 184.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/cowes/premium95 for more premium 95 listings.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) currently has the cheapest premium 98 in Cowes at 188.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/cowes/premium for more premium 98 listings.
E10 is listed at /suburbs/cowes/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 4.0¢/L between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded in Cowes. 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/cowes/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 Cowes with neighbouring towns linked on this page. Cowes on Phillip Island sees heavy weekend tourism and holiday traffic — compare San Remo and Newhaven approaches before crossing the bridge, especially during peak summer periods.
Open the live fuel map from this page and tap Use My Location to centre on your position. You will see all 6 Cowes listings geographically so you can pick the nearest convenient bowser, not only the cheapest on paper.
Open each station card below for address and contact details, then confirm hours directly with the site before you travel.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising 24-hour fuel trading in Cowes. 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.
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 Cowes. 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 Cowes 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 BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) leads on unleaded at 166.0¢/L — confirm the live price when you arrive. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Cowes includes BP, Ampol, Caltex, Mobil and other retailers across 6 listed forecourts. Open each card for live boards and amenities.
The following petrol stations currently are on 160-162 Thompson Avenue in Cowes: • COWES (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) is the listed BP forecourt in Cowes at Thompson Avenue. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Our directory does not currently list a Shell forecourt in Cowes. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Shell site.
EG Australia is the listed Ampol forecourt in Cowes. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Our directory does not currently list a 7-Eleven forecourt in Cowes. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest 7-Eleven site.
CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) is the listed Caltex forecourt in Cowes at Thompson Avenue. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Our directory does not currently list a United Petroleum forecourt in Cowes. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest United Petroleum site.
These petrol stations currently offer LPG in Cowes: • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Our directory does not currently list a Coles Express forecourt in Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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.
There are 3 Mobil listings in Cowes: • COWES (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • MOBIL COWES (124 Thompson Avenue) • PHILLIP ISLAND MOTORS (157 Thompson Avenue) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising an on-site convenience shop in Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. 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 Cowes. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Metro Petroleum site.
The following petrol station currently are common Swap’n’Go bottle exchange locations (7-Eleven, Ampol, APCO) in Cowes: • EG Australia Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising trailer hire in Cowes. 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.
Opening hours for BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising vacuum cleaning bays in Cowes. 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.
Driver showers are uncommon on suburban Cowes forecourts. None of our listings explicitly advertise showers — long-haul drivers should plan at dedicated truck stops on major highways.
Opening hours for EG Australia are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Look for freight-corridor forecourts on major roads in and around Cowes. Open station profiles for access notes before arriving with a heavy rig.
Opening hours for CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Convenience stores at these Cowes forecourts typically stock bagged ice: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock seasonal firewood: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock engine oil: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock AdBlue: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 COWES (160-162 Thompson Avenue) are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Convenience stores at these Cowes forecourts typically stock coolant: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock windscreen washer fluid: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock phone chargers: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock prepaid SIM cards: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes forecourts typically stock gift cards: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes 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 station currently sell fresh coffee or operate a café in Cowes: • EG Australia Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising a café in Cowes. 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 Cowes.
Check station opening hours on each profile — late-night coffee is most reliable at 24-hour forecourts in Cowes.
Choose forecourts on wider arterial roads rather than tight retail strips in Cowes. Compare diesel boards before long hauls.
Use the live map to see which Cowes stations sit closest to your freeway exit — addresses and directions are on each station profile.
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 Cowes see the heaviest local traffic during morning and evening peaks. Corridor sites on freeways and highways peak when motorway traffic backs up.
Compare the cheapest listed station that is convenient for your through-route using the map — 6 forecourts are listed in Cowes.
Yes. Diesel follows distillate demand from freight, agriculture, and fleets — it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded. Compare /suburbs/cowes/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
Major brand forecourts in Cowes — 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 Cowes servo with contactless terminals. Open each brand profile below for site-specific amenities and payment notes.
These national-brand forecourts in Cowes commonly accept major fleet and trucking fuel cards: • CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • COWES (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • MOBIL COWES (124 Thompson Avenue) • PHILLIP ISLAND MOTORS (157 Thompson Avenue) • BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • EG Australia 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 Cowes brands include: Ampol / EG (Ampol Rewards), BP (BP Rewards). 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 Cowes 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. Cowes can be cheaper or dearer than neighbours on any given day depending on brand resets and local competition.
Cowes on Phillip Island sees heavy weekend tourism and holiday traffic — compare San Remo and Newhaven approaches before crossing the bridge, especially during peak summer periods. Use this suburb page on the day you plan to fill rather than relying on a fixed weekday rule.
Cowes rates reflect local competition, motorway or highway exposure, and where we are in the Victorian regional 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 Cowes 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 Cowes, compare it at /suburbs/cowes/e10 against ULP 91 — the bowser discount must outweigh any economy difference.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/cowes/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 Cowes at /suburbs/cowes/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
These petrol station brands currently operate in Cowes: • BP: BP (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • Ampol: EG Australia • Caltex: CALTEX COWES (140 Thompson Avenue) • Mobil: COWES (160-162 Thompson Avenue) • Mobil: MOBIL COWES (124 Thompson Avenue) • Mobil: PHILLIP ISLAND MOTORS (157 Thompson Avenue) Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Use suburb boards as a live baseline, then check Melbourne-wide cycle movement to decide whether to fill today or wait for a lower point.
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Longer reads on cycles, diesel, and pricing — with links back to live suburb boards.
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Drivers in Cowes often compare prices with nearby Crib Point, San Remo and Balnarring before choosing where to fill up.
Geographically close suburbs in Melbourne — compare ULP, DSL, and premium before you drive. Links are ranked by proximity, not random catalogue pages.
Compare live boards in suburbs next to Cowes. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.