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How to find the cheapest fuel near you in Melbourne and Victoria
If you're after a practical way to cut your transport costs and save money, here is a way to find the cheapest fuel near you in Melboure and across Victoria.
Fuel prices can vary significantly between service stations, suburbs and times of day. If you’re searching for the cheapest fuel near you, checking nearby prices before you fill up can help you avoid paying more than you need to.
RACV Fuel Finder is available in the RACV App and can help you compare nearby fuel prices in Melbourne and across Victoria, search by fuel type and find the lowest price close to your location before you fill up. EV drivers can also use the app to find Chargefox chargers, search by plug type and filter results to show available ports only.
How to find the cheapest fuel near you
The easiest way to compare fuel prices is to check the RACV App before you leave or before you reach the bowser. A quick search with RACV Fuel Finder in the app can help you decide whether to fill up nearby or wait until prices are lower along your route.
- Open the RACV App.
- Use RACV Fuel Finder to search for fuel prices near your current location or preferred suburb.
- Filter by fuel type, such as unleaded, premium unleaded or diesel.
- Compare nearby service stations to see which one has the lowest price.
- Check the distance before you drive so you do not spend more on fuel than you save.
The RACV App lets you search for the closest, cheapest petrol prices.
Compare fuel prices before you fill up
When fuel prices are high, even a small difference per litre can add up. For example, if one nearby service station is 10 cents per litre cheaper and you fill a 50-litre tank, you could save about $5. Before driving out of your way, compare the price difference with the extra distance so the saving is worthwhile.
Why fuel prices change between suburbs and service stations
Fuel prices can vary because of wholesale costs, local competition, location, operating costs and changes in demand. Prices may also differ between metropolitan Melbourne, outer suburbs and regional Victorian towns. That means the cheapest petrol near you may not always be at the closest service station.
Checking local prices before you fill up gives you more control over where and when you buy fuel. It can be especially useful before a long drive, during school holidays or when prices appear to be rising across your area.
Use RACV Fuel Finder in the RACV App to search for nearby fuel prices, compare service stations in your area and filter by the fuel type your car needs.
Yes. RACV Fuel Finder can help you compare prices across Melbourne and many Victorian locations, making it easier to check local prices before you fill up.
It depends on the saving and the extra distance. A cheaper price may not be worthwhile if you need to drive too far out of your way. Before changing your route, compare the cents-per-litre saving with the fuel your car uses to get there.
You can search for common fuel types such as unleaded petrol, premium unleaded and diesel, then compare prices for the fuel your vehicle requires.
Yes. EV drivers can use the RACV App to find Chargefox charging locations, search by plug type and filter to available ports only, where available.
Other ways to save money
The RACV App gives RACV Members access to member benefits, fuel price comparisons, emergency roadside assistance, claims, account updates, product and service management, and payments.
Along with finding cheaper fuel near you, members can save on everyday purchases with the RACV App.
