Caltex vs Independent: Ethanol 10
Caltex 350 stations · Independent 799 stations
Independent is lower by
5.6c/L- Caltex average
- 235.3
- Independent average
- 229.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 235.3 c/L and Independent averages 229.7 c/L for Ethanol 10 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.80.
Ethanol 10 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 · 453 stations235.5251.5Caltex 16.0c lower
- Ethanol 10102 stations · 71 stations235.3229.7Independent 5.6c lower
- Diesel86 stations · 454 stations279.8285.6Caltex 5.8c 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
Ethanol 10 by state
Average Ethanol 10 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland75 stations · 26 stations235.2228.6Independent 6.6c lower
- New South Wales17 stations · 42 stations237.2230.6Independent 6.6c lower
- Victoria10 stations · 3 stations233.0227.0Independent 6.0c lower
Caltex reports in QLD, WA, SA, NSW, VIC, TAS, NT. Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA.
Caltex vs Independent questions
Is Caltex or Independent cheaper for Ethanol 10?
Across the current national Ethanol 10 reports, Independent has the lower average at 229.7c, compared with 235.3c for Caltex. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Caltex Ethanol 10 price?
Caltex Ethanol 10 averages 235.3c across 102 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 223.9c.
What is the average Independent Ethanol 10 price?
Independent Ethanol 10 averages 229.7c across 71 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 215.5c.
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.









