BP vs Shell: Premium 98
BP 1,206 stations · Shell 344 stations
BP is lower by
0.6c/L- BP average
- 263.5
- Shell average
- 264.1
- Grades both report
- 7
BP averages 263.5 c/L and Shell averages 264.1 c/L for Premium 98 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $0.30.
Premium 98 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
Premium 98 by state
Average Premium 98 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Victoria278 stations · 68 stations263.5264.4BP 0.9c lower
- Queensland173 stations · 23 stations263.5261.7Shell 1.8c lower
- Northern Territory7 stations · 1 station278.6355.5BP 76.9c lower
- New South Wales245 stations · 91 stations265.4264.7Shell 0.7c lower
- Western Australia145 stations · 35 stations258.9260.5BP 1.6c lower
- South Australia29 stations · 14 stations259.2263.6BP 4.4c lower
- Tasmania16 stations · 2 stations276.5274.4Shell 2.1c 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 Premium 98?
Across the current national Premium 98 reports, BP has the lower average at 263.5c, compared with 264.1c for Shell. 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 Shell Premium 98 price?
Shell Premium 98 averages 264.1c across 234 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 221.9c.
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.