Premium price snapshot — The Basin
Expand insights
- Lowest
- 186.0¢/L
- Median
- 186.0¢/L
- Average
- 186.0¢/L
Based on 3 stations with listed premium in The Basin. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
Compare real-time premium 95/98 prices at 3 petrol stations in The Basin
Catalogue snapshot: Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 6:35 am
This page lists 3 stations in The Basin with Premium 95/98 prices where reported. The lowest listed Premium 95/98 here is about 186¢/L; the average of listed prices is about 186¢/L. Always confirm on the bowser and your vehicle label before filling.
Lowest listed cents per litre (Premium 95/98 row matches this page) where stations publish each grade in The Basin.
| Fuel grade | Lowest listed | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 195¢¢/L | Lowest listed in this suburb if published |
| Diesel | 222¢¢/L | Lowest listed in this suburb if published |
| E10 Ethanol | — | Lowest listed in this suburb if published |
| Premium 95/98 | 186¢¢/L | Focus of this page |
| E85 Flex Fuel | — | Lowest listed in this suburb if published |
| LPG | — | Lowest listed in this suburb if published |
Vehicles that specify premium unleaded (95 or 98) and drivers comparing listed premium prices across brands.
Vehicles rated only for ULP 91 unless your handbook allows mid-grade; this page does not replace the manufacturer fuel label.
For Premium 95/98 in The Basin, listed prices currently centre around 186¢/L, with 186¢/L as the lowest shown on this page. Pick a station, then verify the live bowser price when you arrive.
Figures are compiled from public fuel price data for Victoria. Methodology, caveats, and how listings refresh are explained on our methodology page. This is price information only, not financial or mechanical advice.
Methodology · How pricing works · Diesel vs petrol calculator
On this snapshot, the lowest listed premium 95/98 in The Basin is about 186¢/L where stations report this grade. Bowser prices can change — confirm when you arrive.
We show 3 stations in The Basin. Not every site sells every grade; use each station page or on-site signage for nozzles and labels.
Use the fuel octane and type required by your vehicle. Premium 95/98 suits vehicles rated for that grade; premium is for engines that specify higher octane.
Retailers report prices through Victorian fuel price transparency requirements; we aggregate listings for comparison. Individual stations remain responsible for the price on the bowser.
It is the mean of listed premium 95/98 prices across stations that published a price for this grade on this snapshot, about 186¢/L, with observations from 186¢/L to 186¢/L.
No. Diesel and petrol are different fuels for different engine types. Diesel is often bought by drivers of diesel utes, SUVs, and vans; petrol grades power typical spark-ignition cars. Compare running costs with our diesel vs petrol calculator if you are choosing a vehicle, not a bowser for the wrong engine.
📍 1202 Mountain Highway
🏪 A03ol00000nimy3iaf
📍 1202 Mountain Highway
🏪 A03ol00000nimy3iaf
📍 1202 Mountain Highway
🏪 A03ol00000nimy3iaf
Interactive map
showing all stations
Fuel prices typically change on Wednesdays in Melbourne. Fill up on Tuesday for the best prices!
Use the cheap petrol near you to find cheap petrol near you and compare stations within 5km or 10km of your location.
Live price analysis as of 6 June 2026. Based on stations we track in The Basin — not generic Melbourne averages alone.
Based on 3 stations with listed premium in The Basin. Figures reflect reported board prices, not in-store discounts or loyalty schemes.
The Basin's median unleaded (195.0¢/L) runs about 2.3¢/L above the Melbourne reference median. Comparing nearby suburbs or waiting for the next cycle trough may recover a few cents per litre.
Only 3 stations appear in our The Basin directory. You may need to compare neighbouring suburbs for stronger price competition.
Current Melbourne average is 6.7¢/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, Saturday 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 The Basin median (195.0¢/L) should be read against that metro context; metro diesel averages near 193.5¢/L in the same snapshot.
Drivers in The Basin usually see A03ol00000nimy3iaf is the dominant brand locally within a short drive. With 3 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.
Along 1202 Mountain Highway (from about 195.0¢/L), multiple servos sit close enough that The Basin drivers can compare on-route instead of paying the first price on the strip.
Eastern-suburb runs frequently tie to the Eastern Freeway, Maroondah Highway, or Burke Road — compare prices before you join motorway traffic rather than at the first servo you pass after exiting.
Drivers in The Basin often compare bowser prices across Melbourne before filling up.
Cross-linked topics for Melbourne petrol prices, diesel, brands, and suburbs.
Trending now
Cycle timing, live cheapest boards, diesel and premium guides — ranked for what Melbourne drivers search today.
Compare bowser prices in surrounding suburbs and stations before you drive.