Caltex vs Shell: Premium 95
Caltex 350 stations · Shell 344 stations
Caltex is lower by
7.8c/L- Caltex average
- 247.4
- Shell average
- 255.2
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 247.4 c/L and Shell averages 255.2 c/L for Premium 95 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $3.90.
Premium 95 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
Premium 95 by state
Average Premium 95 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland25 stations · 14 stations259.6255.7Shell 3.9c lower
- Western Australia58 stations · 11 stations240.2248.5Caltex 8.3c lower
- South Australia6 stations · 7 stations243.6251.4Caltex 7.8c lower
- New South Wales8 stations · 54 stations256.2257.0Caltex 0.8c lower
- Victoria9 stations · 11 stations252.6253.3Caltex 0.7c 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 Premium 95?
Across the current national Premium 95 reports, Caltex has the lower average at 247.4c, compared with 255.2c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Caltex Premium 95 price?
Caltex Premium 95 averages 247.4c across 107 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 229.9c.
What is the average Shell Premium 95 price?
Shell Premium 95 averages 255.2c across 100 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 230.9c.
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.