Caltex vs Independent: Diesel
Caltex 350 stations · Independent 799 stations
Caltex is lower by
5.9c/L- Caltex average
- 279.8
- Independent average
- 285.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 279.8 c/L and Independent averages 285.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.95.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand350799Independent lists 449 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Caltex has the lower average in 4 of 7 grades both brands report; Independent in 3.
- Unleaded 91303 stations · 454 stations235.5251.5Caltex 16.0c lower
- Ethanol 10102 stations · 71 stations235.3229.7Independent 5.6c lower
- Diesel86 stations · 453 stations279.8285.7Caltex 5.9c lower
- Premium Diesel274 stations · 53 stations281.1277.3Independent 3.8c lower
- Premium 95107 stations · 170 stations247.4258.4Caltex 11.0c lower
- Premium 98277 stations · 186 stations259.2261.6Caltex 2.4c lower
- LPG (Autogas)14 stations · 5 stations120.8117.0Independent 3.8c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland32 stations · 109 stations279.9280.2Caltex 0.3c lower
- Western Australia16 stations · 74 stations272.3297.6Caltex 25.3c lower
- South Australia2 stations · 50 stations282.9284.5Caltex 1.6c lower
- New South Wales17 stations · 150 stations282.9279.4Independent 3.5c lower
- Victoria16 stations · 31 stations282.3276.8Independent 5.5c lower
- Tasmania1 station · 25 stations282.0291.4Caltex 9.4c lower
- Northern Territory2 stations · 14 stations288.9345.3Caltex 56.4c lower
Caltex reports in QLD, WA, SA, NSW, VIC, TAS, NT. Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA.
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Caltex vs Independent questions
Is Caltex or Independent cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Caltex has the lower average at 279.8c, 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 Caltex Diesel price?
Caltex Diesel averages 279.8c across 86 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 255.9c.
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.