Independent vs Lowes: Premium Diesel
Independent 799 stations · Lowes 43 stations
Independent is lower by
6.6c/L- Independent average
- 277.3
- Lowes average
- 283.9
- Grades both report
- 6
Independent averages 277.3 c/L and Lowes averages 283.9 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $3.30.
Premium 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
Premium Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales30 stations · 4 stations274.5285.4Independent 10.9c lower
- Tasmania3 stations · 3 stations284.6281.9Lowes 2.7c 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 Premium Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Independent has the lower average at 277.3c, compared with 283.9c for Lowes. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Independent Premium Diesel price?
Independent Premium Diesel averages 277.3c across 53 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 257.7c.
What is the average Lowes Premium Diesel price?
Lowes Premium Diesel averages 283.9c across 7 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 274.9c.
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.