BP vs Shell: Premium Diesel
BP 1,206 stations · Shell 344 stations
Shell is lower by
1.0c/L- BP average
- 282.9
- Shell average
- 281.9
- Grades both report
- 7
BP averages 282.9 c/L and Shell averages 281.9 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $0.50.
Premium 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
Premium Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Victoria217 stations · 17 stations280.9280.1Shell 0.8c lower
- Queensland163 stations · 17 stations284.3280.8Shell 3.5c lower
- New South Wales215 stations · 56 stations285.2284.9Shell 0.3c lower
- Western Australia92 stations · 14 stations278.0273.7Shell 4.3c lower
- South Australia19 stations · 4 stations283.6281.1Shell 2.5c lower
- Tasmania18 stations · 1 station288.0285.9Shell 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 Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Shell has the lower average at 281.9c, compared with 282.9c for BP. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average BP Premium Diesel price?
BP Premium Diesel averages 282.9c across 733 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 257.9c.
What is the average Shell Premium Diesel price?
Shell Premium Diesel averages 281.9c across 109 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 259.9c.
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.