Independent vs Metro: Diesel
Independent 799 stations · Metro 310 stations
Metro is lower by
19.1c/L- Independent average
- 285.7
- Metro average
- 266.6
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 285.7 c/L and Metro averages 266.6 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $9.55.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand799310Independent lists 489 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Independent has the lower average in 0 of 7 grades both brands report; Metro in 7.
- Unleaded 91454 stations · 262 stations251.5232.8Metro 18.7c lower
- Ethanol 1071 stations · 206 stations229.7229.1Metro 0.6c lower
- Diesel453 stations · 70 stations285.7266.6Metro 19.1c lower
- Premium Diesel53 stations · 199 stations277.3271.9Metro 5.4c lower
- Premium 95170 stations · 75 stations258.4244.8Metro 13.6c lower
- Premium 98186 stations · 220 stations261.6254.5Metro 7.1c lower
- LPG (Autogas)5 stations · 16 stations117.094.1Metro 22.9c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland109 stations · 7 stations280.2268.4Metro 11.8c lower
- Western Australia74 stations · 11 stations297.6256.4Metro 41.2c lower
- New South Wales150 stations · 31 stations279.4270.9Metro 8.5c lower
- Victoria31 stations · 20 stations276.8265.1Metro 11.7c lower
Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA. Metro reports in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, ACT.
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Independent vs Metro questions
Is Independent or Metro cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Metro has the lower average at 266.6c, 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 Metro Diesel price?
Metro Diesel averages 266.6c across 70 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 247.2c.
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.