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By Ballarat Daily · Published 3 July 2026 at 9:37 pm · 2 min read ·
Ballarat Petrol Prices — What You're Paying at the Pump
Ballarat petrol prices generally track Victoria's price cycle, and as a significant regional city with multiple major fuel retail chains, Ballarat has more competition than smaller regional centres. The Western Freeway corridor also attracts competitive pricing at high-volume highway servos.
How to Find the Cheapest Petrol in Ballarat
MotorMouth — motormouth.com.au — real-time Ballarat petrol prices with suburb search and trend charts
Ballarat follows Victoria's price cycle. Mid-week prices (Tuesday and Wednesday) are typically the cheapest. Freeway servo prices can sometimes be higher than suburban Ballarat stations — checking MotorMouth before filling up on the Western Freeway is worthwhile.
Understanding Ballarat Fuel Prices
The Commonwealth fuel excise of approximately 48.8 cents per litre applies across Ballarat. Ballarat's fuel market is generally more competitive than very small regional centres due to its size and strategic highway location.
Ballarat Fuel Types
Unleaded 91 — Standard grade; most affordable option
Unleaded 95 and 98 (Premium) — Available across Ballarat
E10 — Typically cheapest option
Diesel — High demand from the region's agricultural, construction and freight sectors
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