
Octane
Cheapest182 Nicholson Street · 1644
Grades
- ULP 91220.0¢
- DSL213.0¢
On 23 June 2026 we are tracking 1 servo in and around Octane. Listings from about 220.0¢/L unleaded. Use the table below to compare brands, then open directions or full station details.
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182 Nicholson Street · 1644
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Data-driven local analysis as of 23 June 2026.
Octane has 1 station in our live directory carrying Octane. The cheapest published unleaded is 220.0¢/L at Octane. The suburb average sits at 220.0¢/L, with a median of 220.0¢/L.
Based on 1 station with listed unleaded 91 in Octane. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Drivers in Octane usually see Octane is the dominant brand locally within a short drive. With 1 active listings in our directory, local competition often shows up as limited price separation where stations have published unleaded — worth comparing before you default to the nearest bowser.
Octane 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 Octane averages are high today, nearby Newmerella (about 12.0¢/L lower on average) may be worth a short detour — always confirm live board prices before you travel.
Only 1 station appear in our Octane directory. You may need to compare neighbouring suburbs for stronger price competition.
Octane's median unleaded (220.0¢/L) runs about 27.3¢/L above the Melbourne reference median. Comparing nearby suburbs or waiting for the next cycle trough may recover a few cents per litre.
Current Melbourne average is 27.3¢/L above the typical metro median. Avoid panic fills if you have a few days of range left.
Board prices are typically elevated near the cycle peak. Unless you are nearly empty, waiting for the next discount phase is usually cheaper.
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 Octane median (220.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Octane averages 220.0¢/L unleaded across reporting stations. Newmerella shows lower listed averages today — confirm live board prices before detouring.
Station addresses cluster on 182 Nicholson Street in Octane. On-route comparison beats paying the convenience premium at the nearest bowser.
Listed unleaded in Octane currently centres around a 220.0¢/L median and 220.0¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.
Octane has 1 station with published unleaded. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
Octane stations currently report Unleaded 91 and Diesel in our directory (1 listing for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.
This Octane fuel guide reflects board prices as of 23 June 2026. 1 of 1 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/octane/[fuel-type], or open the live map to see Octane stations geographically when you are choosing a convenient detour. Retailers here include Octane.
Pair Octane averages with nearby suburb links on this page — short cross-border compares often recover a few cents per litre without a long detour.
Octane 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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Octane 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.
We list 1 stations in Octane. The lowest published unleaded is 220.0¢/L. Open each station card for brand, address, and last-reported time.
Across stations reporting unleaded in Octane, the average is about 220.0¢/L. The cheapest board can be several cents below the suburb average.
Today there is limited separation where stations have published prices in Octane. A wider spread usually means comparing two or three convenient stations is worth the extra minute before you fill.
Melbourne typically hits cycle troughs mid-week during a down-leg. Use our Melbourne cycle guide and compare Octane on low days — not only when the tank is empty.
Open the diesel grade page for Octane at /suburbs/octane/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/octane/premium. Premium spreads can differ from ULP — vehicles that require higher octane should confirm the grade on the bowser label.
Rates follow Service Victoria retailer reporting. Timestamps on each station show when a value was last filed — confirm at the bowser before you fill.
Our directory lists 1 fuel stations in Octane. Not every site reports every grade each cycle — open individual station pages for diesel, premium, E10, and LPG where published.
Scroll to nearby suburb links on this page to compare live boards. Octane can be cheaper or dearer than neighbours on any given day depending on brand resets and local competition.
Brand mix varies by corner — use the station cards below to see BP, Shell, Ampol, Caltex, 7-Eleven, independents, and other retailers reporting in Octane.
Yes. Open the live fuel map from this page to see Octane stations geographically, filter by fuel type, and pick the cheapest convenient bowser before you drive.
If your tank is above half full, compare Octane with the Melbourne median and nearby suburbs. Filling at a cycle trough in a competitive suburb often beats waiting at an empty tank during a spike.
Membership warehouses can undercut major brands on some days. Even if you shop at Costco elsewhere, compare Octane servos along your usual route — detours only pay off when the gap is wide enough.
Yes. Diesel follows distillate demand from freight, agriculture, and fleets — it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded. Compare /suburbs/octane/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
E10 is an ethanol blend suitable only for compatible vehicles. Where stations publish E10 in Octane, compare it at /suburbs/octane/e10 against ULP 91 — the bowser discount must outweigh any economy difference.
Compare before you default to the nearest servo, fill before the tank is empty so you can wait for softer prices, and use suburb and fuel-type pages together when you commute through Octane.
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.
Each station card links to a detail page with address and map directions. Pick the lowest listed ULP that is convenient for your route, then confirm the live price when you arrive.
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.
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 Octane today.
Related pages drivers often check when comparing boards in Octane 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 Octane often compare prices with nearby Orbost and Newmerella 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 Octane. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.