VIC Fuel Prices – Week of 6 July 2026

Prices climbed across the board in Victoria this week, and it wasn't a small nudge. Metro U91 jumped 8c to land at 168.3 c/L, marking the second consecutive week of rises. If you've been feeling the pinch every time you fill up lately, the numbers back you up.

VIC Petrol Prices Snapshot – Week of 6 July 2026

Biggest Movers in VIC Fuel Prices This Week

P98 led the charge with a metro rise of +8.2c to 193.1 c/L, closely followed by P95 up +8.1c to 184.3 c/L. Even E10, the cheapest option on the board, didn't escape, climbing +6.5c to 164.2 c/L metro.

The daily U91 data tells an interesting story. Prices actually drifted downward through mid-week, touching a metro low of 167.6c on Friday 10 July, before ticking back up to 168.6c by Sunday 12 July. That mid-week dip was real, and drivers who caught it saved a few cents.

Diesel showed a different pattern. After easing from 190.9c on Monday to 189.6c by Tuesday, it crept steadily upward, closing the week sharply at 192.4c metro on Sunday. Rural diesel followed the same trajectory, ending at 195.3c. Truckers and tradespeople watching their margins will feel that Sunday surge.

P95 mirrored U91 broadly, with a mid-week dip to 183.6c metro on Friday before recovering. E10 also softened through the week before stabilising near 163.9c metro on Sunday.

VIC Metro Station Price Range and Brand Averages

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive metro stations this week is genuinely staggering. The lowest price recorded was 139.9 c/L at LMCT+ Preston (members only), while the highest hit 499.9 c/L at BP Montrose. That's a spread of 360c per litre, which on a 50-litre tank is the difference between $70 and $250. Shopping around isn't just smart, it's essential.

Among major brands, Costco averaged 155.2c for metro U91 across its three stations. At the other end, Caltex averaged 177.2c across 17 stations. That's a 22c gap, which adds up fast if you're not paying attention to where you stop.

When Was the Cheapest Day to Fill Up Last Week?

Last Friday (10 July) was the cheapest day to fill up metro U91, with the daily average sitting at 167.6 c/L. Drivers who pulled in on Friday rather than Monday saved around 1.4c per litre compared to the start of the week.

VIC Metro Petrol Price Forecast: Next 3 Days

Metro U91 is currently sitting at 168.3 c/L, and the outlook suggests a gradual climb. The forecast puts it at 168.9 c/L on Monday 13 July, rising to 169.2 c/L on Tuesday and 169.6 c/L by Wednesday. Confidence softens as the week progresses, dropping from 66% to 55%, so treat the later figures as a guide rather than a guarantee. If you can fill up today, it's likely to be cheaper than waiting.

For context, VIC metro U91 at 168.3 c/L sits just 0.2c below the national metro average of 168.5 c/L. South Australia remains the cheapest state at 163.4 c/L, while ACT drivers are doing it toughest at 177.7 c/L.

How to Save on Fuel Costs in VIC Right Now

With prices rising for two straight weeks, the strategies that matter most are timing and location. E10 at 164.2 c/L metro is nearly 4c cheaper than U91, so check your owner's manual, because many modern petrol cars handle it just fine. If you drove past a Costco this week and didn't stop, that 155.2c average versus the BP average of 171.1c means you're paying an extra $8 per tank for the convenience. Diesel supply improved noticeably this week with out-of-stock reports dropping from 47 to 27 stations, so regional drivers should find it easier to source than a fortnight ago.

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