Independent vs Shell: Diesel
Independent 799 stations · Shell 344 stations
Shell is lower by
5.0c/L- Independent average
- 285.7
- Shell average
- 280.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 285.7 c/L and Shell averages 280.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.50.
Diesel 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
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland109 stations · 31 stations280.2278.9Shell 1.3c lower
- Western Australia74 stations · 40 stations297.6278.7Shell 18.9c lower
- New South Wales150 stations · 69 stations279.4282.5Independent 3.1c lower
- Victoria31 stations · 67 stations276.8281.0Independent 4.2c lower
- Tasmania25 stations · 3 stations291.4280.9Shell 10.5c lower
- South Australia50 stations · 15 stations284.5279.4Shell 5.1c 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 Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Shell has the lower average at 280.7c, 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 Shell Diesel price?
Shell Diesel averages 280.7c across 225 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 253.9c.
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.