Live board prices in Preston South as of 18 June 2026: compare 1 station listings in VIC, sorted cheapest first.
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Data-driven local analysis as of 18 June 2026.
Preston South has 1 station in our live directory carrying Caltex. The cheapest published unleaded is 170.0¢/L at Caltex. The suburb average sits at 170.0¢/L, with a median of 170.0¢/L.
Preston South's median unleaded (170.0¢/L) is about 22.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.
Current Melbourne average is 22.7¢/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, Thursday 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 Preston South median (170.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Preston South averages 170.0¢/L unleaded across reporting stations. Coburg North, Preston, Brunswick East show lower listed averages today — confirm live board prices before detouring.
Preston South 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.
Listed unleaded in Preston South currently centres around a 170.0¢/L median and 170.0¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.
If Preston South averages are high today, nearby Coburg North (about 13.0¢/L lower on average), Preston (about 9.6¢/L lower on average), Brunswick East (about 9.3¢/L lower on average) may be worth a short detour — always confirm live board prices before you travel.
Preston South has 1 station with published unleaded. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
Preston South stations currently report Unleaded 91, Diesel and Premium 95/98 in our directory (1 listing for Unleaded 91 alone). Open each fuel-type page for ranked boards and last-reported timestamps.
| Grade | Reporting | Low | Avg | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 1 | 170.0¢/L | 170.0¢/L | 170.0¢/L |
| Diesel | 1 | 210.0¢/L | 210.0¢/L | 210.0¢/L |
| Premium 95/98 | 1 | 192.0¢/L | 192.0¢/L | 192.0¢/L |
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Preston South 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 Preston South. The lowest published unleaded is 170.0¢/L. Open each station card for brand, address, and last-reported time.
Across stations reporting unleaded in Preston South, the average is about 170.0¢/L. The cheapest board can be several cents below the suburb average.
Today there is limited separation where stations have published prices in Preston South. 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 Preston South on low days — not only when the tank is empty.
Open the diesel grade page for Preston South at /suburbs/preston-south/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/preston-south/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 Preston South. 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. Preston South 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 Preston South.
Yes. Open the live fuel map from this page to see Preston South stations geographically, filter by fuel type, and pick the cheapest convenient bowser before you drive.
If your tank is above half full, compare Preston South 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 Preston South 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/preston-south/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
E10 is an ethanol blend suitable only for compatible vehicles. Where stations publish E10 in Preston South, compare it at /suburbs/preston-south/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 Preston South.
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.
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Drivers in Preston South often compare prices with nearby Thornbury, Preston and Brunswick East 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.
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Diesel bowser listings in suburbs surrounding Preston South.
Premium 95/98 prices near Preston South for high-octane fill-ups.
Compare live boards in suburbs next to Preston South. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.
Diesel bowser listings in suburbs surrounding Preston South.
Premium 95/98 prices near Preston South for high-octane fill-ups.