Shell is lower by
4.1c/L- BP average
- 284.8
- Shell average
- 280.7
- Grades both report
- 7
BP averages 284.8 c/L and Shell averages 280.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.05.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand1,206344BP lists 862 more
Every fuel type, side by side
BP has the lower average in 4 of 7 grades both brands report; Shell in 3.
- Unleaded 91935 stations · 272 stations242.1242.7BP 0.6c lower
- Ethanol 10269 stations · 98 stations236.5235.4Shell 1.1c lower
- Diesel522 stations · 225 stations284.8280.7Shell 4.1c lower
- Premium Diesel733 stations · 109 stations282.9281.9Shell 1.0c lower
- Premium 95597 stations · 100 stations254.1255.2BP 1.1c lower
- Premium 98900 stations · 234 stations263.5264.1BP 0.6c lower
- LPG (Autogas)148 stations · 28 stations109.2112.7BP 3.5c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Victoria159 stations · 67 stations280.8281.0BP 0.2c lower
- Queensland91 stations · 31 stations280.7278.9Shell 1.8c lower
- New South Wales78 stations · 69 stations280.9282.5BP 1.6c lower
- Western Australia136 stations · 40 stations294.8278.7Shell 16.1c lower
- South Australia35 stations · 15 stations280.2279.4Shell 0.8c lower
- Tasmania6 stations · 3 stations290.8280.9Shell 9.9c lower
BP reports in VIC, QLD, NT, NSW, WA, SA, TAS, ACT. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
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BP vs Shell questions
Is BP or Shell cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Shell has the lower average at 280.7c, compared with 284.8c for BP. 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 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.