Caltex vs Shell: Premium 98
Caltex 350 stations · Shell 344 stations
Caltex is lower by
4.9c/L- Caltex average
- 259.2
- Shell average
- 264.1
- Grades both report
- 7
Caltex averages 259.2 c/L and Shell averages 264.1 c/L for Premium 98 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.45.
Premium 98 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 98 by state
Average Premium 98 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland107 stations · 23 stations263.6261.7Shell 1.9c lower
- Western Australia79 stations · 35 stations248.0260.5Caltex 12.5c lower
- South Australia25 stations · 14 stations258.0263.6Caltex 5.6c lower
- New South Wales27 stations · 91 stations266.8264.7Shell 2.1c lower
- Victoria37 stations · 68 stations264.5264.4Shell 0.1c lower
- Tasmania1 station · 2 stations270.0274.4Caltex 4.4c lower
- Northern Territory1 station · 1 station286.9355.5Caltex 68.6c 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 98?
Across the current national Premium 98 reports, Caltex has the lower average at 259.2c, compared with 264.1c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Caltex Premium 98 price?
Caltex Premium 98 averages 259.2c across 277 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 237.9c.
What is the average Shell Premium 98 price?
Shell Premium 98 averages 264.1c across 234 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 221.9c.
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.