Petrol Prices in Richmond

Petrol prices in Richmond

Richmond's inner-east proximity to the CBD means limited stations and prices toward the higher end of the Melbourne range. Bridge Road and Swan Street have minimal options. Box Hill, Hawthorn, or Burnley on the Monash Freeway approach offer better competition. If you're heading to the MCG or nearby, fill up on your way in rather than searching once you arrive.

Melbourne's petrol price cycle closely mirrors Sydney's, running every 6–8 weeks and driven by the same major fuel retail chains. Prices rise sharply when one chain leads a price hike, and fall steadily toward a trough over the following fortnight. Tuesday through Thursday in the trough phase is typically the cheapest window. The cycle's magnitude - often 15–20 cents per litre peak-to-trough - makes timing more valuable than shopping around stations.