Bendigo petrol prices among the best of Australia's biggest cities

But the good times might not last much longer in all markets studied, researchers at Budget Direct say after analysing data by FuelPrice Australia.

They have found some are starting to see prices rise again after falling at the onset of the pandemic.

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The researchers tracked average prices in cities across the country and found Bendigo's among the cheapest.

Prices at Bendigo's unleaded bowsers averaged $1.11 per litre in September, which tied with Ballarat at 28 in the list of 30 cities.

Bundaberg had the cheapest average unleaded prices at $1.107.

Bendigo's diesel prices averaged $1.16 per litre, tied an equal 22 with Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Mackay and Ballarat.

Both Adelaide and Bundaberg tied with the cheapest prices at $1.15

The RACV sees no sign of fuel prices rising in Bendigo.

Senior vehicle engineer Nicholas Platt said prices had stayed below 115 cents since September and early October.

"Bendigo prices generally follow the wholesale trend, which is reflected in the current price, which is at 112.3 cents per litre," he said.

Mr Plat said regional areas tended to follow wholesale price trends, though margins could vary depending on how small a place's population was.

Budget Direct's tally found that Melbourne had the highest average unleaded prices at $1.27 per litre.

Hobart had the highest average diesel prices at $1.35 per litre.

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