Caltex vs Metro: Diesel
Caltex 350 stations · Metro 311 stations
Metro is lower by
11.8c/L- Caltex average
- 280.8
- Metro average
- 269.0
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 280.8 c/L and Metro averages 269.0 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $5.90.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand350311Caltex lists 39 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Caltex has the lower average in 0 of 7 grades both brands report; Metro in 7.
- Unleaded 91302 stations · 261 stations238.3233.2Metro 5.1c lower
- Ethanol 10105 stations · 207 stations236.7229.6Metro 7.1c lower
- Diesel81 stations · 67 stations280.8269.0Metro 11.8c lower
- Premium Diesel267 stations · 195 stations281.7272.7Metro 9.0c lower
- Premium 95107 stations · 77 stations251.8245.9Metro 5.9c lower
- Premium 98275 stations · 217 stations261.8255.0Metro 6.8c lower
- LPG (Autogas)13 stations · 16 stations121.694.1Metro 27.5c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland27 stations · 6 stations280.7270.3Metro 10.4c lower
- Western Australia16 stations · 11 stations272.6262.0Metro 10.6c lower
- New South Wales18 stations · 30 stations283.6270.6Metro 13.0c lower
- Victoria16 stations · 20 stations284.7269.8Metro 14.9c lower
Caltex reports in QLD, WA, SA, NSW, VIC, TAS, NT. Metro reports in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, ACT.
Caltex vs Metro questions
Is Caltex or Metro cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Metro has the lower average at 269c, compared with 280.8c for Caltex. 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 280.8c across 81 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 255.9c.
What is the average Metro Diesel price?
Metro Diesel averages 269c across 67 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 257.5c.
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.









