Metro vs Shell: Diesel
Metro 310 stations · Shell 344 stations
Metro is lower by
14.1c/L- Metro average
- 266.6
- Shell average
- 280.7
- Grades both report
- 7
Metro averages 266.6 c/L and Shell averages 280.7 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $7.05.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand310344Shell lists 34 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Metro has the lower average in 7 of 7 grades both brands report; Shell in 0.
- Unleaded 91262 stations · 272 stations232.8242.7Metro 9.9c lower
- Ethanol 10206 stations · 98 stations229.1235.4Metro 6.3c lower
- Diesel70 stations · 225 stations266.6280.7Metro 14.1c lower
- Premium Diesel199 stations · 109 stations272.0281.9Metro 9.9c lower
- Premium 9575 stations · 100 stations244.8255.2Metro 10.4c lower
- Premium 98220 stations · 234 stations254.5264.1Metro 9.6c lower
- LPG (Autogas)16 stations · 28 stations94.1112.7Metro 18.6c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales31 stations · 69 stations270.9282.5Metro 11.6c lower
- Victoria20 stations · 67 stations265.1281.0Metro 15.9c lower
- Western Australia11 stations · 40 stations256.4278.7Metro 22.3c lower
- Queensland7 stations · 31 stations268.4278.9Metro 10.5c lower
Metro reports in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, ACT. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
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Metro vs Shell questions
Is Metro or Shell cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Metro has the lower average at 266.6c, compared with 280.7c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Metro Diesel price?
Metro Diesel averages 266.6c across 70 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 247.2c.
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.