Caltex vs Independent: Premium Diesel
Caltex 350 stations · Independent 798 stations
Independent is lower by
3.6c/L- Caltex average
- 281.1
- Independent average
- 277.5
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 281.1 c/L and Independent averages 277.5 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $1.80.
Premium Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand350798Independent lists 448 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Caltex has the lower average in 3 of 7 grades both brands report; Independent in 4.
- Unleaded 91302 stations · 452 stations239.9251.2Caltex 11.3c lower
- Ethanol 10102 stations · 68 stations235.7229.6Independent 6.1c lower
- Diesel85 stations · 453 stations280.1285.8Caltex 5.7c lower
- Premium Diesel270 stations · 53 stations281.1277.5Independent 3.6c lower
- Premium 95108 stations · 167 stations255.6258.1Caltex 2.5c lower
- Premium 98274 stations · 191 stations263.6261.2Independent 2.4c lower
- LPG (Autogas)14 stations · 6 stations120.8119.2Independent 1.6c lower
Premium Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland112 stations · 15 stations282.8280.0Independent 2.8c lower
- South Australia23 stations · 2 stations282.6286.9Caltex 4.3c lower
- New South Wales21 stations · 30 stations282.0275.1Independent 6.9c lower
- Victoria28 stations · 3 stations279.9276.2Independent 3.7c 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 Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Independent has the lower average at 277.5c, compared with 281.1c for Caltex. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Caltex Premium Diesel price?
Caltex Premium Diesel averages 281.1c across 270 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 257.9c.
What is the average Independent Premium Diesel price?
Independent Premium Diesel averages 277.5c across 53 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 257.7c.
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.