Independent vs Metro: Premium 98
Independent 799 stations · Metro 310 stations
Metro is lower by
7.1c/L- Independent average
- 261.6
- Metro average
- 254.5
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 261.6 c/L and Metro averages 254.5 c/L for Premium 98 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $3.55.
Premium 98 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 91453 stations · 262 stations251.5232.8Metro 18.7c lower
- Ethanol 1071 stations · 206 stations229.7229.1Metro 0.6c lower
- Diesel454 stations · 70 stations285.6266.6Metro 19.0c 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
Premium 98 by state
Average Premium 98 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland40 stations · 22 stations258.2254.4Metro 3.8c lower
- Western Australia21 stations · 12 stations269.6245.9Metro 23.7c lower
- New South Wales82 stations · 145 stations260.6255.8Metro 4.8c lower
- Victoria15 stations · 34 stations257.4251.2Metro 6.2c 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 Premium 98?
Across the current national Premium 98 reports, Metro has the lower average at 254.5c, compared with 261.6c for Independent. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Independent Premium 98 price?
Independent Premium 98 averages 261.6c across 186 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 195c.
What is the average Metro Premium 98 price?
Metro Premium 98 averages 254.5c across 220 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 234.4c.
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.