VIC Fuel Prices – Week of 4 May 2026

Diesel is the story in Victoria this week. Metro diesel tumbled 7.3c to land at 249.4 c/L, and rural drivers saw an even steeper fall of 8.2c to 255.3 c/L. If you run a diesel vehicle, this is genuine relief after several weeks of elevated prices.

VIC Fuel Price Snapshot: 4–11 May 2026

What's Moving in VIC Petrol Prices This Week

Diesel's slide was steady and consistent across every single day of the week. Metro diesel opened Monday at 253.2c/L and closed Sunday at 246.4c/L, a clean seven-day descent with no interruptions. Rural diesel mirrored that pattern almost exactly, dropping from 259.6c/L to 252.1c/L. That's the kind of directional move that actually puts money back in your pocket.

Unleaded U91 told a different story. Metro prices barely budged on a weekly average basis, but the daily data shows a creeping rise through the back half of the week. Prices dipped to 180.8c/L on Wednesday before climbing to 185.1c/L by Sunday. That mid-week trough is worth keeping in mind for next week's planning.

P95 edged up a modest 0.7c in metro areas to 197.9c/L, while rural P95 actually eased slightly to 201.1c/L. Neither move is dramatic enough to change anyone's fuelling habits.

VIC Metro Station Price Range and Brand Comparison

The spread between cheapest and priciest metro stations is extraordinary this week. The cheapest available metro price is 99.9c/L at Lmct+ (members only), while the most expensive sits at 499.9c/L at BP Montrose. That's a 400c/L gap, which is a reminder that the station you happen to pull into can make a massive difference to what you pay.

Across brand averages for metro U91, Costco leads the pack at 170.9c/L on average, followed by Apco at 173.4c/L and Liberty at 176.7c/L. At the other end, Caltex averages 187.9c/L and Ampol comes in at 185.7c/L. That's a 17c/L gap between the cheapest and priciest major brands, which adds up fast over a full tank.

Best Day to Fill Up Last Week

Last Wednesday (6 May) was the cheapest day to fill up metro U91, with the daily average sitting at 180.8c/L. Prices climbed steadily after that, so drivers who filled up mid-week will have paid noticeably less than those who waited until the weekend.

VIC Metro Petrol Price Forecast: Next 3 Days

Metro U91 is expected to nudge slightly higher over the coming days. The forecast has Monday at 184.2c/L, Tuesday at 184.0c/L, and Wednesday at 183.8c/L, all compared to the current metro average of 182.3c/L. Confidence sits between 65% and 78%, so treat this as a useful guide rather than a certainty.

Victoria's metro U91 average of 182.3c/L sits 1c above the national metro average of 181.3c/L, with South Australia currently the cheapest state at 179c/L.

How to Save on Fuel in VIC Right Now

If you drive diesel, fill up soon. Prices have been falling all week and the current metro average of 249.4c/L is the best it's been in a while, but nothing says it stays there. For U91 drivers, the weekly average is flat but daily prices have been creeping up since Wednesday, so don't leave it too long. Choosing your brand matters too. Shopping at a cheaper brand over a pricier one could save you close to 17c per litre on U91 alone.

On the supply side, LPG availability tightened slightly this week with 61 stations currently out of stock, up from 58. It's not a crisis, but if you run LPG it's worth checking your local station has stock before you set out.

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