Independent vs Shell: Premium Diesel
Independent 799 stations · Shell 344 stations
Independent is lower by
4.6c/L- Independent average
- 277.3
- Shell average
- 281.9
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 277.3 c/L and Shell averages 281.9 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.30.
Premium 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
Premium Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland15 stations · 17 stations280.2280.8Independent 0.6c lower
- New South Wales30 stations · 56 stations274.5284.9Independent 10.4c lower
- Victoria3 stations · 17 stations275.9280.1Independent 4.2c lower
- Tasmania3 stations · 1 station284.6285.9Independent 1.3c lower
- South Australia2 stations · 4 stations289.4281.1Shell 8.3c 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 Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Independent has the lower average at 277.3c, compared with 281.9c for Shell. 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 Shell Premium Diesel price?
Shell Premium Diesel averages 281.9c across 109 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 259.9c.
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.