Caltex vs Shell: Diesel
Caltex 350 stations · Shell 344 stations
Caltex is lower by
0.9c/L- Caltex average
- 279.8
- Shell average
- 280.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 279.8 c/L and Shell averages 280.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $0.45.
Diesel 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
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland32 stations · 31 stations279.9278.9Shell 1.0c lower
- Western Australia16 stations · 40 stations272.3278.7Caltex 6.4c lower
- South Australia2 stations · 15 stations282.9279.4Shell 3.5c lower
- New South Wales17 stations · 69 stations282.9282.5Shell 0.4c lower
- Victoria16 stations · 67 stations282.3281.0Shell 1.3c lower
- Tasmania1 station · 3 stations282.0280.9Shell 1.1c 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 Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Caltex has the lower average at 279.8c, compared with 280.7c for Shell. 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 279.8c across 86 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 255.9c.
What is the average Shell Diesel price?
Shell Diesel averages 280.7c across 225 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 253.9c.
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.