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Cheapest U98 Fuel Prices around South Melbourne, VIC Today
As of 6 July 2026, the cheapest U98 around South Melbourne, VIC is 179.90 c/L at EG Ampol St Kilda. Average across 42 stations within 5km of South Melbourne centre is 192.70 c/L – up 4.0 cents over the past two weeks.
Prices from Victoria Government, updated daily.
VIC prices reflect a ~24-hour delay from the Victorian government data feed.
U98 stations around South Melbourne
42 stations selling U98, sorted by price.
Fuel prices by type
7 fuel types available around South Melbourne.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest U98 around South Melbourne?
The cheapest U98 around South Melbourne, VIC is 179.90 cents per litre at EG Ampol St Kilda, 99 Chapel Street, St. Kilda, 3182.
When is the best day to buy fuel in South Melbourne?
Based on the past 4 weeks, Wednesdays tend to have the cheapest U98 prices around South Melbourne, averaging 182.70 c/L. Sundays tend to be the most expensive at 185.90 c/L – a difference of 3.2 cents.
How many petrol stations are around South Melbourne?
FuelTrack tracks prices at 42 stations selling U98 around South Melbourne, VIC. The area has 7 fuel types available, including LPG, E10, U91, Premium Diesel.
What petrol brands are around South Melbourne?
There are 10 fuel brands around South Melbourne including Ampol, United, AGL, Liberty, 7-Eleven, Metro, BP, Shell. Compare prices across all brands to find the cheapest fuel.
What's happening with Australia's fuel excise in 2026?
Fuel excise is the federal tax built into the price of every litre of petrol and diesel. It normally rises twice a year in line with inflation, and in early 2026 it sat at 52.6 cents a litre. When conflict in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, the government brought in cost-of-living relief: from 1 April it roughly halved the excise, taking about 32 cents a litre off the bowser price. On 20 June that relief was extended into July but tapered to a 16 cent cut, lifting the excise to 36.6 cents, so pump prices rose at the start of July. The reduced rate runs until 2 August. From 3 August the full 52.6 cent excise returns, and because GST is charged on top of it, that's expected to add about 18 cents a litre at the pump, or roughly $9 on a 50-litre tank, unless retailers absorb part of the increase. A routine inflation adjustment in early August nudges the rate a little higher again.
Nearby suburbs
Suburbs near South Melbourne with U98 prices, sorted by distance.
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