BP vs Independent: Premium 98
BP 1,206 stations · Independent 799 stations
Independent is lower by
1.9c/L- BP average
- 263.5
- Independent average
- 261.6
- Grades both report
- 7
BP averages 263.5 c/L and Independent averages 261.6 c/L for Premium 98 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $0.95.
Premium 98 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
Premium 98 by state
Average Premium 98 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Victoria278 stations · 15 stations263.5257.4Independent 6.1c lower
- Queensland173 stations · 40 stations263.5258.2Independent 5.3c lower
- New South Wales245 stations · 82 stations265.4260.6Independent 4.8c lower
- Western Australia145 stations · 21 stations258.9269.6BP 10.7c lower
- South Australia29 stations · 22 stations259.2262.6BP 3.4c lower
- Tasmania16 stations · 6 stations276.5276.1Independent 0.4c 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 Premium 98?
Across the current national Premium 98 reports, Independent has the lower average at 261.6c, compared with 263.5c for BP. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average BP Premium 98 price?
BP Premium 98 averages 263.5c across 900 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 242.9c.
What is the average Independent Premium 98 price?
Independent Premium 98 averages 261.6c across 186 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 195c.
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.