Prime vs Shell: Unleaded 91
Prime 3 stations · Shell 344 stations
Prime is lower by
16.5c/L- Prime average
- 228.4
- Shell average
- 244.9
- Grades both report
- 6
Prime averages 228.4 c/L and Shell averages 244.9 c/L for Unleaded 91 across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $8.25.
Unleaded 91 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
Unleaded 91 by state
Average Unleaded 91 in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales3 stations · 99 stations228.4241.5Prime 13.1c lower
Prime reports in NSW. Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT.
Get the free FuelRadar app
Free on iPhone and Android: price alerts, saved stations, the forecast.
App preview. Prices shown are example captures, not current reports.
Prime vs Shell questions
Is Prime or Shell cheaper for Unleaded 91?
Across the current national Unleaded 91 reports, Prime has the lower average at 228.4c, compared with 244.9c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Prime Unleaded 91 price?
Prime Unleaded 91 averages 228.4c across 3 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 220.5c.
What is the average Shell Unleaded 91 price?
Shell Unleaded 91 averages 244.9c across 272 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 219.9c.
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.