Independent vs Metro: Premium Diesel
Independent 799 stations · Metro 310 stations
Metro is lower by
5.4c/L- Independent average
- 277.3
- Metro average
- 271.9
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 277.3 c/L and Metro averages 271.9 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.70.
Premium 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 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 Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland15 stations · 24 stations280.2274.5Metro 5.7c lower
- New South Wales30 stations · 136 stations274.5272.2Metro 2.3c lower
- Victoria3 stations · 31 stations275.9267.3Metro 8.6c 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 Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Metro has the lower average at 271.9c, compared with 277.3c for Independent. 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 Metro Premium Diesel price?
Metro Premium Diesel averages 271.9c across 199 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 254.2c.
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.