Prime vs Shell: Diesel
Prime 3 stations · Shell 344 stations
Prime is lower by
7.3c/L- Prime average
- 275.8
- Shell average
- 283.1
- Grades both report
- 6
Prime averages 275.8 c/L and Shell averages 283.1 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $3.65.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand3344Shell lists 341 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Prime has the lower average in 6 of 6 grades both brands report; Shell in 0.
- Unleaded 913 stations · 272 stations228.4244.9Prime 16.5c lower
- Ethanol 101 station · 99 stations229.9236.8Prime 6.9c lower
- Diesel2 stations · 223 stations275.8283.1Prime 7.3c lower
- Premium Diesel1 station · 108 stations269.5283.1Prime 13.6c lower
- Premium 951 station · 100 stations254.9256.7Prime 1.8c lower
- Premium 982 stations · 234 stations251.7266.1Prime 14.4c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales2 stations · 67 stations275.8282.6Prime 6.8c lower
Prime reports in NSW. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
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Prime vs Shell questions
Is Prime or Shell cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, Prime has the lower average at 275.8c, compared with 283.1c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Prime Diesel price?
Prime Diesel averages 275.8c across 2 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 275.7c.
What is the average Shell Diesel price?
Shell Diesel averages 283.1c across 223 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.