Metro vs Shell: Premium Diesel
Metro 310 stations · Shell 344 stations
Metro is lower by
9.9c/L- Metro average
- 272.0
- Shell average
- 281.9
- Grades both report
- 7
Metro averages 272.0 c/L and Shell averages 281.9 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $4.95.
Premium 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
Premium Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales136 stations · 56 stations272.2284.9Metro 12.7c lower
- Victoria31 stations · 17 stations267.3280.1Metro 12.8c lower
- Western Australia1 station · 14 stations269.9273.7Metro 3.8c lower
- Queensland24 stations · 17 stations275.0280.8Metro 5.8c 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 Premium Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Metro has the lower average at 272c, 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 Metro Premium Diesel price?
Metro Premium Diesel averages 272c across 199 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 254.2c.
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.