Independent vs Lowes: Premium 95
Independent 799 stations · Lowes 43 stations
Independent is lower by
21.9c/L- Independent average
- 258.4
- Lowes average
- 280.3
- Grades both report
- 6
Independent averages 258.4 c/L and Lowes averages 280.3 c/L for Premium 95 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $10.95.
Premium 95 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
Premium 95 by state
Average Premium 95 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales71 stations · 1 station255.0255.9Independent 0.9c lower
- Victoria16 stations · 1 station249.8320.0Independent 70.2c lower
- Tasmania8 stations · 1 station263.9264.9Independent 1.0c lower
Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA. Lowes reports in NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD.
Independent vs Lowes questions
Is Independent or Lowes cheaper for Premium 95?
Across the current national Premium 95 reports, Independent has the lower average at 258.4c, compared with 280.3c for Lowes. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Independent Premium 95 price?
Independent Premium 95 averages 258.4c across 170 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 229.9c.
What is the average Lowes Premium 95 price?
Lowes Premium 95 averages 280.3c across 3 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 255.9c.
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.









