VIC Fuel Prices – Week of 31 August 2026

Victorian drivers are facing a frustratingly flat week at the register, with metro U91 creeping up just 0.3c to land at 205.6c/L. It's not a dramatic swing, but with prices holding above 205c across the board, the difference between a smart fill-up and a lazy one is still very real money.

VIC Petrol and Diesel Prices: Weekly Averages

VIC Fuel Price Highlights: Mid-Week Dip and a Slow Climb Back

The daily data tells an interesting story this week. Metro U91 dipped to its lowest point mid-week, touching 203.7c/L on Tuesday 2 September, before climbing back up to 207.3c/L by Thursday. That's a nearly 3.6c swing in just two days, which matters when you're filling a 60-litre tank.

Rural drivers had a rougher run. Prices in regional Victoria drifted higher across the back end of the week, reaching 210.8c/L by Saturday, leaving country motorists paying almost 4c more per litre than their metro counterparts. That gap adds up to roughly $2.40 on a standard tank fill, every single time.

P95 was the only fuel to hold steady in rural areas this week, with regional P95 unchanged week-on-week at 222.6c/L. Metro P95 edged up 0.3c to 221.8c/L.

How Much Metro Station Prices Vary Across Victoria

Shopping around in Melbourne can save you an extraordinary amount. The cheapest metro station this week averaged 99.9c/L, while the priciest came in at a jaw-dropping 400c/L. That's not a typo. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive outlet is more than 300 cents per litre.

Brand averages tell a similar story. Among brands with three or more metro stations, Costco averaged 193.8c/L and Apco 195.8c/L, while Caltex averaged 209.1c/L and 7-Eleven 207.4c/L. That's more than a 15c spread between the cheapest and priciest chains, which translates to roughly $9 on a 60-litre fill. Knowing which brand to pull into makes a genuine difference.

Last Week's Cheapest Day to Fill Up in VIC

Last Wednesday (2 September) was the cheapest day of the week to fill up, with metro U91 hitting 203.7c/L. That's something to keep in mind as the week-long price cycle plays out again.

VIC Metro Petrol Price Forecast: Next Three Days

Prices are expected to edge slightly higher over the coming days. The Petrol Smart forecast has metro U91 at 206c/L on Sunday, rising to 206.7c/L on Monday and 207.4c/L on Tuesday. All three days sit above the current metro average of 205.6c/L, so if your tank is running low, sooner is better than later.

What Victorian Drivers Can Do Right Now to Save

Fuel supply is tightening slightly across the state, with 245 station-fuels currently out of stock, up from 228 last week. P95 saw the sharpest jump, with 32 stations out of stock, up from 26, so if you run premium, it's worth checking availability before you drive across town.

Victoria is sitting 0.8c above the national metro U91 average of 204.8c/L, with South Australia the cheapest state at 202.9c/L.

The clearest win this week is brand choice. Skipping a 7-Eleven or Caltex in favour of a Costco or Apco outlet could save you $9 or more per tank, purely on brand averages. With prices forecast to rise over the next few days, filling up today at a competitive station beats waiting.

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