Melbourne

The cheapest and most expensive days of the week for petrol in Melbourne are influenced by price cycles. While price cycles usually operate in regular patterns, the cheapest and most expensive days of the week to buy petrol may change from time to time. Since historical data can only give an indication of the cheapest and most expensive days to buy petrol in the future, consumers should use this information as a guide only.

Cheapest day of the week to buy petrol last week

Last week (ending 3 February 2013), the cheapest day to buy petrol in Melbourne was Sunday.

Longer term trend

The table below shows the days that were cheapest and most expensive to buy petrol in Melbourne over the last 16 weeks. Longer term trends give a better guide as the cheapest and most expensive days may change from time to time.

The cheapest and most expensive day to buy petrol has varied over the last 16 weeks.

Cheapest and most expensive days for unleaded petrol in Melbourne - last 16 weeks

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Based on daily average unleaded petrol prices.}

What has been happening with petrol prices in Melbourne?

The chart below shows average daily unleaded petrol prices in Melbourne over the past 30 days.

Average retail prices over the past 30 days

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