Independent vs Lowes: Diesel
Independent 799 stations · Lowes 43 stations
Lowes is lower by
0.3c/L- Independent average
- 285.7
- Lowes average
- 285.4
- Grades both report
- 6
Independent averages 285.7 c/L and Lowes averages 285.4 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $0.15.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand79943Independent lists 756 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Independent has the lower average in 5 of 6 grades both brands report; Lowes in 1.
- Unleaded 91454 stations · 15 stations251.5251.6Independent 0.1c lower
- Ethanol 1071 stations · 7 stations229.7240.3Independent 10.6c lower
- Diesel453 stations · 27 stations285.7285.4Lowes 0.3c lower
- Premium Diesel53 stations · 7 stations277.3283.9Independent 6.6c lower
- Premium 95170 stations · 3 stations258.4280.3Independent 21.9c lower
- Premium 98186 stations · 10 stations261.6265.8Independent 4.2c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales150 stations · 18 stations279.4283.3Independent 3.9c lower
- Victoria31 stations · 4 stations276.8297.7Independent 20.9c lower
- Tasmania25 stations · 5 stations291.4283.1Lowes 8.3c lower
Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA. Lowes reports in NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD.
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Independent vs Lowes questions
Is Independent or Lowes cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Lowes has the lower average at 285.4c, compared with 285.7c for Independent. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Independent Diesel price?
Independent Diesel averages 285.7c across 453 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 251c.
What is the average Lowes Diesel price?
Lowes Diesel averages 285.4c across 27 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 276.9c.
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.