Independent vs United: Diesel
Independent 798 stations · United 391 stations
United is lower by
7.2c/L- Independent average
- 285.7
- United average
- 278.5
- Grades both report
- 7
Independent averages 285.7 c/L and United averages 278.5 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $3.60.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand798391Independent lists 407 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Independent has the lower average in 1 of 7 grades both brands report; United in 5.
- Unleaded 91452 stations · 357 stations251.7236.5United 15.2c lower
- Ethanol 1070 stations · 264 stations229.9232.7Independent 2.8c lower
- Diesel451 stations · 375 stations285.7278.5United 7.2c lower
- Premium Diesel51 stations · 92 stations277.7277.7Same average
- Premium 95168 stations · 243 stations258.6249.8United 8.8c lower
- Premium 98185 stations · 326 stations261.8259.0United 2.8c lower
- LPG (Autogas)5 stations · 131 stations117.0108.3United 8.7c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Queensland109 stations · 79 stations280.2277.9United 2.3c lower
- Western Australia74 stations · 33 stations297.6268.6United 29.0c lower
- New South Wales148 stations · 51 stations279.5279.6Independent 0.1c lower
- Victoria31 stations · 122 stations277.1279.5Independent 2.4c lower
- Northern Territory14 stations · 20 stations345.3286.4United 58.9c lower
- Tasmania25 stations · 36 stations291.4282.4United 9.0c lower
- South Australia50 stations · 31 stations284.5274.3United 10.2c lower
Independent reports in QLD, WA, NSW, VIC, NT, TAS, SA. United reports in NSW, SA, VIC, QLD, NT, TAS, WA, ACT.
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Independent vs United questions
Is Independent or United cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, United has the lower average at 278.5c, 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 451 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 251c.
What is the average United Diesel price?
United Diesel averages 278.5c across 375 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 248.5c.
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.