Caltex vs Independent: Premium 98
Caltex 350 stations · Independent 799 stations
Caltex is lower by
2.4c/L- Caltex average
- 259.2
- Independent average
- 261.6
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 259.2 c/L and Independent averages 261.6 c/L for Premium 98 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $1.20.
Premium 98 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
Premium 98 by state
Average Premium 98 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland107 stations · 40 stations263.6258.2Independent 5.4c lower
- Western Australia79 stations · 21 stations248.0269.6Caltex 21.6c lower
- South Australia25 stations · 22 stations258.0262.6Caltex 4.6c lower
- New South Wales27 stations · 82 stations266.8260.6Independent 6.2c lower
- Victoria37 stations · 15 stations264.5257.4Independent 7.1c lower
- Tasmania1 station · 6 stations270.0276.1Caltex 6.1c 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 Premium 98?
Across the current national Premium 98 reports, Caltex has the lower average at 259.2c, compared with 261.6c for Independent. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Caltex Premium 98 price?
Caltex Premium 98 averages 259.2c across 277 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 237.9c.
What is the average Independent Premium 98 price?
Independent Premium 98 averages 261.6c across 186 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 195c.
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.