
APCO
Cheapest5 Mill Road · 3212
Grades
- ULP 91149.0¢
- DSL167.0¢
- Premium 95157.0¢
- LPG98.0¢
On 28 June 2026 we are tracking 3 servos in and around Lara. Listings from about 149.0¢/L unleaded. Use the table below to compare brands, then open directions or full station details.
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5 Mill Road · 3212

1 Forest Road South · 3212

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1 FOREST ROAD · 3212
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Data-driven local analysis as of 28 June 2026.
Lara has 3 stations in our live directory carrying APCO, BP and Shell. Unleaded currently runs from 149.0¢/L at APCO up to 173.0¢/L — a 24.0¢/L spread, so the closest bowser is rarely the cheapest. The suburb average sits at 161.0¢/L, with a median of 161.0¢/L.
Based on 2 stations with listed unleaded 91 in Lara. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Drivers in Lara usually see APCO and BP are the most visible brands within a short drive. With 3 active listings in our directory, local competition often shows up as a 24.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded — worth comparing before you default to the nearest bowser.
Lara 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.
If Lara averages are high today, nearby Avalon (about 11.0¢/L lower on average), Norlane (about 9.0¢/L lower on average), North Geelong (about 8.3¢/L lower on average) may be worth a short detour — always confirm live board prices before you travel.
Only 3 stations appear in our Lara directory. You may need to compare neighbouring suburbs for stronger price competition.
Lara's median unleaded (161.0¢/L) is about 31.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.
Current Melbourne average is 43.7¢/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 Lara median (161.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Lara averages 161.0¢/L unleaded across reporting stations. Avalon, Norlane, North Geelong show lower listed averages today — confirm live board prices before detouring.
Station addresses cluster on 5 Mill Road and 1 Forest Road in Lara. On-route comparison beats paying the convenience premium at the nearest bowser.
Listed unleaded in Lara currently centres around a 161.0¢/L median and 161.0¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.
Lara has 2 stations with published unleaded a 24.0¢/L spread between the cheapest and dearest boards. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
Lara 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 18.0¢/L above the cheapest unleaded in Lara.
Across 2 diesel and 2 unleaded listings, averages sit at 175.0¢/L diesel vs 161.0¢/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 | 157.0¢/L | 177.5¢/L | 198.0¢/L |
| LPG | 1 | 98.0¢/L | 98.0¢/L | 98.0¢/L |
This Lara fuel guide reflects board prices as of 28 June 2026. 2 of 3 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/lara/[fuel-type], or open the live map to see Lara stations geographically when you are choosing a convenient detour. Retailers here include APCO, BP, Shell.
Pair Lara averages with nearby suburb links on this page — short cross-border compares often recover a few cents per litre without a long detour.
Lara 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 3 forecourts listed in Lara before you drive. The lowest published unleaded is currently APCO (5 Mill Road) at 149.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, APCO (5 Mill Road) currently has the cheapest ULP 91 in Lara at 149.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, APCO (5 Mill Road) currently has the cheapest unleaded petrol (ULP 91) in Lara at 149.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/lara/unleaded for more unleaded petrol (ULP 91) listings.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, APCO (5 Mill Road) currently has the cheapest diesel in Lara at 167.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/lara/diesel for more diesel listings.
Based on published Service Victoria filings, APCO (5 Mill Road) currently shows the lowest unleaded in Lara at 149.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Across stations reporting unleaded in Lara, the average is 161.0¢/L. There is 24.0¢/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, APCO (5 Mill Road) currently has the cheapest premium 95 in Lara at 157.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/lara/premium95 for more premium 95 listings.
Based on the latest fuel price updates, Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) currently has the cheapest premium 98 in Lara at 198.0¢/L. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill. See /suburbs/lara/premium for more premium 98 listings.
E10 is listed at /suburbs/lara/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 24.0¢/L between the cheapest and dearest listed unleaded in Lara. A wider spread usually means comparing two or three convenient stations is worth the extra minute before you fill.
Compare the 3 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/lara/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 Lara 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 3 Lara listings geographically so you can pick the nearest convenient bowser, not only the cheapest on paper.
1 forecourt in Lara list 24/7 trading, including: • APCO (5 Mill Road) 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 station currently advertise 24-hour fuel trading in Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Open any of the 3 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 3 fuel stations in Lara. 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 Lara 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 APCO (5 Mill Road) leads on unleaded at 149.0¢/L — confirm the live price when you arrive. Prices are updated throughout the day and may change — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Lara includes BP, Shell, APCO across 3 listed forecourts. Open each card for live boards and amenities.
The following petrol station currently are on 5 Mill Road in Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
The following petrol stations currently are on 1 Forest Road in Lara: • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
BP LARA (1 Forest Road) is the listed BP forecourt in Lara at Forest Road. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) is the listed Shell forecourt in Lara at Forest Road South. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Our directory does not currently list a Ampol forecourt in Lara. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Ampol site.
Our directory does not currently list a 7-Eleven forecourt in Lara. 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 Lara. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Caltex site.
Our directory does not currently list a United Petroleum forecourt in Lara. 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 Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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.
APCO (5 Mill Road) is the listed APCO forecourt in Lara at Mill Road. Open the station profile for live prices, hours, and directions.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising customer restrooms in Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Mobil forecourt in Lara. Use nearby suburb pages or the live map along your route to find the closest Mobil site.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising an on-site convenience shop in Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara. 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 Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising trailer hire in Lara. 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 LARA (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara. 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 Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) are on the station profile. Contact the site directly if you are travelling outside usual trading times.
Driver showers are uncommon on suburban Lara forecourts. None of our listings explicitly advertise showers — long-haul drivers should plan at dedicated truck stops on major highways.
Look for freight-corridor forecourts on major roads in and around Lara. Open station profiles for access notes before arriving with a heavy rig.
Convenience stores at these Lara forecourts typically stock bagged ice: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock seasonal firewood: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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.
APCO (5 Mill Road) lists 24/7 trading, so the APCO forecourt and convenience store remain open overnight. Confirm any in-store service changes on the station profile.
Convenience stores at these Lara forecourts typically stock engine oil: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock AdBlue: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock coolant: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock windscreen washer fluid: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock phone chargers: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock prepaid SIM cards: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara forecourts typically stock gift cards: • APCO (5 Mill Road) • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara 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 Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Our directory does not currently list any petrol station advertising a café in Lara. 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.
The following petrol station currently sell hot food or run a café in Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
The following petrol station currently trade 24/7 for fuel and convenience coffee in Lara: • APCO (5 Mill Road) Features and availability may change. Check the station profile before visiting.
Choose forecourts on wider arterial roads rather than tight retail strips in Lara. Compare diesel boards before long hauls.
Use the live map to see which Lara 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 Lara 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 — 3 forecourts are listed in Lara.
Yes. Diesel follows distillate demand from freight, agriculture, and fleets — it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded. Compare /suburbs/lara/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
Major brand forecourts in Lara — 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 Lara servo with contactless terminals. Open each brand profile below for site-specific amenities and payment notes.
These national-brand forecourts in Lara commonly accept major fleet and trucking fuel cards: • BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) 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 Lara brands include: BP (BP 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 Lara 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. Lara 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 Lara on low days — not only when the tank is empty.
Lara 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 Lara 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 Lara, compare it at /suburbs/lara/e10 against ULP 91 — the bowser discount must outweigh any economy difference.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/lara/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 Lara at /suburbs/lara/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
These petrol station brands currently operate in Lara: • BP: BP LARA (1 Forest Road) • Shell: Shell Lara (1 Forest Road) • APCO: APCO (5 Mill Road) 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.
Neighbouring suburbs with lower average unleaded than Lara today.
Neighbours where average unleaded runs higher than Lara — useful when comparing corridor pricing.
Related pages drivers often check when comparing boards in Lara and nearby areas.
Brands, neighbouring suburbs, road clusters, grade-specific boards, open-now map view, and Melbourne cycle benchmarks — in one place.
Grade hubs, comparisons, regional context, and guides — without repeating the blocks above.
Longer reads on cycles, diesel, and pricing — with links back to live suburb boards.
More on the fuel articles hub.
Drivers in Lara often compare prices with nearby Corio, Norlane and Lovely Banks 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 Lara. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.