Anchor page for Victorian petrol and diesel discovery: statewide averages, cheapest suburbs, Melbourne metro entry points, and editorial guides that explain cycles—not myths.
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Cycle context and recent movement
| Location | Price |
|---|---|
| Unleaded 91 | 198¢/L |
| Diesel | 199¢/L |
| Stations indexed (VIC) | 660 |
Across Victoria (directory slice), listed unleaded 91 is averaging about 198¢/L right now among stations with fresh quotes.
The gap between the cheapest and dearest observed unleaded listings is about 25¢/L, which is a practical signal of how much you can save by comparing before you fill.
For cycle context across Melbourne, read the Melbourne petrol price cycle guide and the live fuel price trends dashboard.
| Location | Price |
|---|---|
| SALE 2 stations | 185¢/L avg |
| KINGS PARK 2 stations | 186¢/L avg |
| NORLANE 2 stations | 187¢/L avg |
| BRUNSWICK WEST 3 stations | 188¢/L avg |
| RYE 2 stations | 188¢/L avg |
| SUNSHINE NORTH 2 stations | 188¢/L avg |
| TULLAMARINE 2 stations | 188¢/L avg |
| WARRAGUL 6 stations | 189¢/L avg |
| SOMERTON 3 stations | 189¢/L avg |
| SPRINGVALE SOUTH 3 stations | 189¢/L avg |
| BULLEEN 2 stations | 189¢/L avg |
| MORWELL 3 stations | 190¢/L avg |
| WANTIRNA SOUTH 3 stations | 190¢/L avg |
| MARYBOROUGH 2 stations | 190¢/L avg |
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