Ampol vs Shell: Diesel
Ampol 1,560 stations · Shell 344 stations
Shell is lower by
2.2c/L- Ampol average
- 282.9
- Shell average
- 280.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Ampol averages 282.9 c/L and Shell averages 280.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $1.10.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand1,560344Ampol lists 1,216 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Ampol has the lower average in 2 of 7 grades both brands report; Shell in 5.
- Unleaded 911,299 stations · 272 stations239.6242.7Ampol 3.1c lower
- Ethanol 10519 stations · 98 stations237.1235.4Shell 1.7c lower
- Diesel493 stations · 225 stations282.9280.7Shell 2.2c lower
- Premium Diesel1,193 stations · 109 stations285.7281.9Shell 3.8c lower
- Premium 951,038 stations · 100 stations255.0255.2Ampol 0.2c lower
- Premium 981,143 stations · 234 stations264.5264.1Shell 0.4c lower
- LPG (Autogas)32 stations · 28 stations124.7112.7Shell 12.0c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Western Australia78 stations · 40 stations283.4278.7Shell 4.7c lower
- Queensland92 stations · 31 stations280.6278.9Shell 1.7c lower
- South Australia42 stations · 15 stations283.7279.4Shell 4.3c lower
- New South Wales96 stations · 69 stations282.7282.5Shell 0.2c lower
- Victoria128 stations · 67 stations282.6281.0Shell 1.6c lower
- Tasmania38 stations · 3 stations282.6280.9Shell 1.7c lower
Ampol reports in WA, QLD, SA, NSW, VIC, TAS, NT, ACT. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
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Ampol vs Shell questions
Is Ampol or Shell cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Shell has the lower average at 280.7c, compared with 282.9c for Ampol. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Ampol Diesel price?
Ampol Diesel averages 282.9c across 493 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 256.9c.
What is the average Shell Diesel price?
Shell Diesel averages 280.7c across 225 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 253.9c.
Should I always pick the cheaper brand?
Not necessarily. Brand averages move with the price cycle, and loyalty dockets or fuel vouchers can shift the real cost. Use this comparison as a guide, then check the fuel map for nearby station prices on your route.