On 21 June 2026 we are tracking 1 servo in and around River. Listings from about 140.0¢/L unleaded. Use the table below to compare brands, then open directions or full station details.
Use the live petrol price map to find cheap petrol near you and compare stations within 5km or 10km of your location.
Data-driven local analysis as of 21 June 2026.
River has 1 station in our live directory carrying Cann. The cheapest published unleaded is 140.0¢/L at Cann. The suburb average sits at 140.0¢/L, with a median of 140.0¢/L.
Based on 1 station with listed unleaded 91 in River. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Drivers in River usually see Cann 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.
River 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.
Only 1 station appear in our River directory. You may need to compare neighbouring suburbs for stronger price competition.
River's median unleaded (140.0¢/L) is about 52.7¢/L below the Melbourne reference median — a useful baseline, though individual stations can still vary on the day.
Current Melbourne average is 52.7¢/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 River median (140.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Cann River is the closest neighbouring suburb we track (under 1 km). Cross-border fills often beat staying on the first servo you pass in River.
Listed unleaded in River currently centres around a 140.0¢/L median and 140.0¢/L average — timing fills with the Melbourne weekly cycle (mid-week lows, weekend highs are common) often matters as much as brand choice.
River has 1 station with published unleaded. Ranked below cheapest-first — tap through for other grades and freshness timestamps.
River 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.
| Grade | Reporting | Low | Avg | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 1 | 140.0¢/L | 140.0¢/L | 140.0¢/L |
| Diesel | 1 | 150.0¢/L | 150.0¢/L | 150.0¢/L |
This River fuel guide reflects board prices as of 21 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/river/[fuel-type], or open the live map to see River stations geographically when you are choosing a convenient detour. Retailers here include Cann.
Pair River averages with nearby suburb links on this page — short cross-border compares often recover a few cents per litre without a long detour.
River 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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River 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 River. The lowest published unleaded is 140.0¢/L. Open each station card for brand, address, and last-reported time.
Across stations reporting unleaded in River, the average is about 140.0¢/L. The cheapest board can be several cents below the suburb average.
Today there is limited separation where stations have published prices in River. 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 River on low days — not only when the tank is empty.
Open the diesel grade page for River at /suburbs/river/diesel — spreads are often wider than ULP, especially near freight corridors and industrial zones.
Compare premium 95/98 boards at /suburbs/river/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 River. 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. River 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 River.
Yes. Open the live fuel map from this page to see River stations geographically, filter by fuel type, and pick the cheapest convenient bowser before you drive.
If your tank is above half full, compare River 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 River 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/river/diesel if you drive a diesel vehicle.
E10 is an ethanol blend suitable only for compatible vehicles. Where stations publish E10 in River, compare it at /suburbs/river/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 River.
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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Neighbours where average unleaded runs higher than River — useful when comparing corridor pricing.
Related pages drivers often check when comparing boards in River 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 River often compare prices with nearby Cann River 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 River. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.
Diesel bowser listings in suburbs surrounding River.
Premium 95/98 prices near River for high-octane fill-ups.
Compare live boards in suburbs next to River. Distances use station locations — not random distant areas.
Diesel bowser listings in suburbs surrounding River.
Premium 95/98 prices near River for high-octane fill-ups.