BP vs Independent: Diesel
BP 1,206 stations · Independent 799 stations
BP is lower by
0.9c/L- BP average
- 284.8
- Independent average
- 285.7
- Grades both report
- 7
BP averages 284.8 c/L and Independent averages 285.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $0.45.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand1,206799BP lists 407 more
Every fuel type, side by side
BP has the lower average in 4 of 7 grades both brands report; Independent in 3.
- Unleaded 91935 stations · 454 stations242.1251.5BP 9.4c lower
- Ethanol 10269 stations · 71 stations236.5229.7Independent 6.8c lower
- Diesel522 stations · 453 stations284.8285.7BP 0.9c lower
- Premium Diesel733 stations · 53 stations282.9277.3Independent 5.6c lower
- Premium 95597 stations · 170 stations254.1258.4BP 4.3c lower
- Premium 98900 stations · 186 stations263.5261.6Independent 1.9c lower
- LPG (Autogas)148 stations · 5 stations109.2117.0BP 7.8c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Victoria159 stations · 31 stations280.8276.8Independent 4.0c lower
- Queensland91 stations · 109 stations280.7280.2Independent 0.5c lower
- Northern Territory15 stations · 14 stations291.2345.3BP 54.1c lower
- New South Wales78 stations · 150 stations280.9279.4Independent 1.5c lower
- Western Australia136 stations · 74 stations294.8297.6BP 2.8c lower
- South Australia35 stations · 50 stations280.2284.5BP 4.3c lower
- Tasmania6 stations · 25 stations290.8291.4BP 0.6c lower
BP reports in VIC, QLD, NT, NSW, WA, SA, TAS, ACT. Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA.
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BP vs Independent questions
Is BP or Independent cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, BP has the lower average at 284.8c, compared with 285.7c for Independent. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average BP Diesel price?
BP Diesel averages 284.8c across 522 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 257.9c.
What is the average Independent Diesel price?
Independent Diesel averages 285.7c across 453 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 251c.
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.