Caltex vs Shell: Unleaded 91
Caltex 350 stations · Shell 344 stations
Caltex is lower by
7.2c/L- Caltex average
- 235.5
- Shell average
- 242.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 235.5 c/L and Shell averages 242.7 c/L for Unleaded 91 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $3.60.
Unleaded 91 prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand350344Caltex lists 6 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Caltex has the lower average in 6 of 7 grades both brands report; Shell in 1.
- Unleaded 91303 stations · 272 stations235.5242.7Caltex 7.2c lower
- Ethanol 10102 stations · 98 stations235.3235.4Caltex 0.1c lower
- Diesel86 stations · 225 stations279.8280.7Caltex 0.9c lower
- Premium Diesel274 stations · 109 stations281.1281.9Caltex 0.8c lower
- Premium 95107 stations · 100 stations247.4255.2Caltex 7.8c lower
- Premium 98277 stations · 234 stations259.2264.1Caltex 4.9c lower
- LPG (Autogas)14 stations · 28 stations120.8112.7Shell 8.1c lower
Unleaded 91 by state
Average Unleaded 91 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland113 stations · 31 stations239.3242.3Caltex 3.0c lower
- Western Australia88 stations · 43 stations226.8243.5Caltex 16.7c lower
- South Australia25 stations · 15 stations231.6238.1Caltex 6.5c lower
- New South Wales34 stations · 99 stations242.0241.5Shell 0.5c lower
- Victoria40 stations · 75 stations240.1242.7Caltex 2.6c lower
- Tasmania1 station · 7 stations246.0249.0Caltex 3.0c lower
- Northern Territory2 stations · 2 stations247.9294.7Caltex 46.8c lower
Caltex reports in QLD, WA, SA, NSW, VIC, TAS, NT. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
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Caltex vs Shell questions
Is Caltex or Shell cheaper for Unleaded 91?
Across the current national Unleaded 91 reports, Caltex has the lower average at 235.5c, compared with 242.7c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Caltex Unleaded 91 price?
Caltex Unleaded 91 averages 235.5c across 303 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 215.9c.
What is the average Shell Unleaded 91 price?
Shell Unleaded 91 averages 242.7c across 272 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 219.9c.
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.