Independent vs Shell: Premium 98
Independent 799 stations · Shell 344 stations
Independent is lower by
2.5c/L- Independent average
- 261.6
- Shell average
- 264.1
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 261.6 c/L and Shell averages 264.1 c/L for Premium 98 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $1.25.
Premium 98 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 98 by state
Average Premium 98 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland40 stations · 23 stations258.2261.7Independent 3.5c lower
- Western Australia21 stations · 35 stations269.6260.5Shell 9.1c lower
- New South Wales82 stations · 91 stations260.6264.7Independent 4.1c lower
- Victoria15 stations · 68 stations257.4264.4Independent 7.0c lower
- Tasmania6 stations · 2 stations276.1274.4Shell 1.7c lower
- South Australia22 stations · 14 stations262.6263.6Independent 1.0c 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 98?
Across the current national Premium 98 reports, Independent has the lower average at 261.6c, compared with 264.1c for Shell. 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 Shell Premium 98 price?
Shell Premium 98 averages 264.1c across 234 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 221.9c.
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.