Independent vs Shell: Premium 95
Independent 799 stations · Shell 344 stations
Shell is lower by
3.2c/L- Independent average
- 258.4
- Shell average
- 255.2
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 258.4 c/L and Shell averages 255.2 c/L for Premium 95 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $1.60.
Premium 95 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
Premium 95 by state
Average Premium 95 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland50 stations · 14 stations258.6255.7Shell 2.9c lower
- Western Australia13 stations · 11 stations273.6248.5Shell 25.1c lower
- New South Wales71 stations · 54 stations255.0257.0Independent 2.0c lower
- Victoria16 stations · 11 stations249.8253.3Independent 3.5c lower
- Tasmania8 stations · 3 stations263.9259.6Shell 4.3c lower
- South Australia7 stations · 7 stations249.3251.4Independent 2.1c 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 Premium 95?
Across the current national Premium 95 reports, Shell has the lower average at 255.2c, compared with 258.4c for Independent. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Independent Premium 95 price?
Independent Premium 95 averages 258.4c across 170 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 229.9c.
What is the average Shell Premium 95 price?
Shell Premium 95 averages 255.2c across 100 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 230.9c.
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.