Independent vs Shell: Unleaded 91
Independent 799 stations · Shell 344 stations
Shell is lower by
8.8c/L- Independent average
- 251.5
- Shell average
- 242.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 251.5 c/L and Shell averages 242.7 c/L for Unleaded 91 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $4.40.
Unleaded 91 prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand799344Independent lists 455 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Independent has the lower average in 3 of 7 grades both brands report; Shell in 4.
- Unleaded 91454 stations · 272 stations251.5242.7Shell 8.8c lower
- Ethanol 1071 stations · 98 stations229.7235.4Independent 5.7c lower
- Diesel453 stations · 225 stations285.7280.7Shell 5.0c lower
- Premium Diesel53 stations · 109 stations277.3281.9Independent 4.6c lower
- Premium 95170 stations · 100 stations258.4255.2Shell 3.2c lower
- Premium 98186 stations · 234 stations261.6264.1Independent 2.5c lower
- LPG (Autogas)5 stations · 28 stations117.0112.7Shell 4.3c lower
Unleaded 91 by state
Average Unleaded 91 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland109 stations · 31 stations245.0242.3Shell 2.7c lower
- Western Australia71 stations · 43 stations273.5243.5Shell 30.0c lower
- New South Wales153 stations · 99 stations240.8241.5Independent 0.7c lower
- Victoria32 stations · 75 stations242.1242.7Independent 0.6c lower
- Northern Territory17 stations · 2 stations328.4294.7Shell 33.7c lower
- Tasmania28 stations · 7 stations255.4249.0Shell 6.4c lower
- South Australia44 stations · 15 stations243.6238.1Shell 5.5c lower
Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
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Independent vs Shell questions
Is Independent or Shell cheaper for Unleaded 91?
Across the current national Unleaded 91 reports, Shell has the lower average at 242.7c, compared with 251.5c for Independent. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Independent Unleaded 91 price?
Independent Unleaded 91 averages 251.5c across 454 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 195c.
What is the average Shell Unleaded 91 price?
Shell Unleaded 91 averages 242.7c across 272 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 219.9c.
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.