Shell vs United: Diesel
Shell 344 stations · United 391 stations
United is lower by
3.7c/L- Shell average
- 280.7
- United average
- 277.0
- Grades both report
- 7
Shell averages 280.7 c/L and United averages 277.0 c/L for Diesel across Australia. On a 50-litre fill, that is $1.85.
Diesel prices and stations
- Listed stationsEvery station FuelRadar lists for the brand344391United lists 47 more
Every fuel type, side by side
Shell has the lower average in 0 of 7 grades both brands report; United in 7.
- Unleaded 91272 stations · 357 stations242.7234.8United 7.9c lower
- Ethanol 1098 stations · 264 stations235.4231.0United 4.4c lower
- Diesel225 stations · 375 stations280.7277.0United 3.7c lower
- Premium Diesel109 stations · 92 stations281.9276.2United 5.7c lower
- Premium 95100 stations · 243 stations255.2248.3United 6.9c lower
- Premium 98234 stations · 327 stations264.1257.4United 6.7c lower
- LPG (Autogas)28 stations · 132 stations112.7108.4United 4.3c lower
Diesel by state
Average Diesel in each state where both brands have a current report.
- Victoria67 stations · 122 stations281.0274.9United 6.1c lower
- New South Wales69 stations · 51 stations282.5279.8United 2.7c lower
- Western Australia40 stations · 33 stations278.7268.6United 10.1c lower
- South Australia15 stations · 31 stations279.4274.4United 5.0c lower
- Queensland31 stations · 79 stations278.9277.8United 1.1c lower
- Tasmania3 stations · 36 stations280.9282.5Shell 1.6c lower
Shell reports in VIC, NSW, WA, SA, QLD, TAS, NT. United reports in NSW, SA, VIC, QLD, NT, TAS, WA, ACT.
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Shell vs United questions
Is Shell or United cheaper for Diesel?
Across the current national Diesel reports, United has the lower average at 277c, 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 Shell Diesel price?
Shell Diesel averages 280.7c across 225 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 253.9c.
What is the average United Diesel price?
United Diesel averages 277c across 375 reporting stations in Australia, with the cheapest listed at 248.5c.
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.