Shell vs Ultra Petroleum: Premium Diesel
Shell 344 stations · Ultra Petroleum 12 stations
Ultra Petroleum is lower by
5.5c/L- Shell average
- 282.7
- Ultra Petroleum average
- 277.2
- Grades both report
- 6
Shell averages 282.7 c/L and Ultra Petroleum averages 277.2 c/L for Premium Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $2.75.
Premium Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand34412Shell lists 332 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Shell has the lower average in 1 of 6 grades both brands report; Ultra Petroleum in 5.
- Unleaded 91272 stations · 11 stations242.3238.4Ultra Petroleum 3.9c lower
- Ethanol 10100 stations · 8 stations235.5235.0Ultra Petroleum 0.5c lower
- Diesel221 stations · 9 stations281.1278.0Ultra Petroleum 3.1c lower
- Premium Diesel109 stations · 2 stations282.7277.2Ultra Petroleum 5.5c lower
- Premium 95100 stations · 3 stations255.3256.6Shell 1.3c lower
- Premium 98236 stations · 10 stations263.7261.2Ultra Petroleum 2.5c lower
Premium Diesel by state
Average Premium Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- New South Wales57 stations · 2 stations286.1277.2Ultra Petroleum 8.9c lower
Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT. Ultra Petroleum reports in NSW.
Shell vs Ultra Petroleum questions
Is Shell or Ultra Petroleum cheaper for Premium Diesel?
Across the current national Premium Diesel reports, Ultra Petroleum has the lower average at 277.2c, compared with 282.7c for Shell. These samples cover different stations and locations. Check nearby prices and update times before choosing.
What is the average Shell Premium Diesel price?
Shell Premium Diesel averages 282.7c across 109 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 261.9c.
What is the average Ultra Petroleum Premium Diesel price?
Ultra Petroleum Premium Diesel averages 277.2c across 2 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 276.5c.
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.









