Find the cheapest Independent Stations fuel today - Live prices at 898 stations

Compare Independent Stations pump prices across Australia & New Zealand. Current range: 159.9c to 385.0c/L. Average: 198.6c/L.

By the Petrolmate Data Team · Last updated 23 July 2026 · Sources: NSW FuelCheck, QLD Fuel Price Reporting, SA Fuel Pricing Information, VIC Fair Fuel, WA FuelWatch, NT MyFuel, Tasmania FuelCheck, and community-verified prices

Cheapest Independent Stations stations right now

# Station Suburb Price
1 Bradshaw Mechanical Binalong, NSW 159.9c
2 Bundalong Riverside Resort Brimin, VIC 159.9c
3 Endeavour Tanilba Bay TANILBA BAY, NSW 163.5c
4 Apex Petroleum Villawood Villawood, NSW 164.7c
5 Roo Petroleum Lavington Lavington, NSW 164.9c

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898
Stations
7
States
159.9c
Lowest Price
198.6c
Average Price
13.6c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (177.2c) Market Avg Most Expensive (198.6c)

Independent Stations is 13.6c more expensive than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg +3.4c this week
10 Jul Today

Australia (AUD)

Independent Stations operates 898 fuel stations across 7 regions in Australia. Current unleaded prices range from 159.9c to 385.0c per litre (AUD), with an average of 198.6c/L. Independent Stations averages 13.6c/L above the Australia market average of 185.0c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in New South Wales (184.9c/L), while Northern Territory is higher at 256.5c/L.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Independent Prices Steady
Prices at Independent are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 937 stations across Australia.
6 Price Drops Spotted
We've found 6 Independent servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.
Cheapest Day: Thursday
Looking at the data, Thursday tends to have the best prices at Independent. Worth keeping in mind for your next fill.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

6
Price Drops
in last 24h
PetrolSMART Market Sentiment
100%
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Good Value
Fair
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Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations

Dominant
Rising
12% conf
Low 0% (0)
Rising 95% (1592)
High 0% (5)
Falling 5% (81)
Rising Phase Dominant
Prices climbing - fill up soon to save
7-Day Price Forecast
-1.6c
average expected change
5
forecasting
drop
921
stable
11
forecasting
rise
Prices Expected to Hold Steady
Prices across Independent Stations are expected to remain relatively stable over the next week. Fill up when convenient.
Best Day to Fill Up
Thursday

Based on historical price patterns in Independent Stations, Thursday tends to offer the best prices. Some areas see prices start to rise on Thursday ahead of the weekend.

Best Day to Fill Up
Friday
186.4c avg · Save up to 1.2c/L
Cheapest Suburb
159.9c avg · NSW
Cheapest In
49%
of 334 local markets
Metro vs Regional
26.4c
metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations Right Now

Bradshaw Mechanical
Binalong, NSW 2584
159.9¢/L
23 Fitzroy St, Binalong NSW 2584
Bundalong Riverside Resort
Brimin, VIC 3685
159.9¢/L
44 Old Murray Valley Hwy
Endeavour Tanilba Bay
TANILBA BAY, NSW 2319
163.5¢/L
1063 Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
Apex Petroleum Villawood
Villawood, NSW 2163
164.7¢/L
896A Woodville Rd, Villawood NSW 2163
Roo Petroleum Lavington
Lavington, NSW 2641
164.9¢/L
370 Griffith Rd
Carisbrook Motors
Carisbrook, VIC 3464
165.9¢/L
77 Simson St

Independent Stations Prices by State

State Stations Min Price Avg Price Max Price
New South Wales 259 159.9¢ 184.9¢ 239.9¢
Queensland 205 166.5¢ 194.2¢ 340.0¢
Western Australia 148 172.0¢ 205.3¢ 360.0¢
Northern Territory 104 185.0¢ 256.5¢ 385.0¢
South Australia 96 172.9¢ 193.1¢ 300.0¢
Victoria 76 159.9¢ 190.5¢ 350.0¢
Tasmania 10 181.9¢ 191.3¢ 240.4¢
3 283.2¢ 292.6¢ 309.9¢
Taranaki 1 294.9¢ 294.9¢ 294.9¢
Otago 1 329.9¢ 329.9¢ 329.9¢
Hawke's Bay 1 330.0¢ 330.0¢ 330.0¢
Wellington 1 299.9¢ 299.9¢ 299.9¢

Independent Stations Prices by Fuel Type

Fuel Type Stations Cheapest Average
Diesel 943 179.9¢ 229.6¢
Ethanol 10% 91 162.5¢ 174.3¢
LPG/Autogas 23 88.7¢ 131.0¢
Premium Diesel 95 193.9¢ 218.2¢
Premium Unleaded 95 334 140.0¢ 206.4¢
Premium Unleaded 98 332 184.7¢ 208.2¢
Unleaded Petrol 898 159.9¢ 198.6¢

How Independent Stations Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Ampol
186.1¢
Bp
188.7¢
Independent Stations
198.6¢
7-Eleven
182.5¢
Shell
183.4¢
Coles
184.0¢
United
178.1¢
Metro
177.2¢

Market average: 185.0c/L

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Independent Stations Deep Insights

Independent stations are locally owned and often offer competitive pricing without major brand overhead.

Price Trend Analysis

7-Day Trend

+3.4c
Rising (1.8%)

30-Day Trend

+1.8c
Rising (0.9%)

30-Day Range

182.2c - 192.9c
Volatility: Low

Price Distribution

Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

186.9c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±35.0c
Variable pricing

Price Spread

225.1c
174.4c to 246.5c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Independent Stations

186.9c
Sun
187.1c
Mon
187.4c
Tue
187.6c
Wed
187.2c
Thu
186.4c
Fri
186.6c
Sat
Fill up on Friday instead of Wednesday to save 1.2c/L

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

48.8%
of 334 competitive markets

Below Average In

48.2%
of markets where Independent Stations operates

Rating

Excellent
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Urbenville, Clayton South, Lavington, Campbelltown, Ashmore

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

172.3c
2 stations in major cities

Regional Average

198.7c
896 stations outside metros

Difference

26.4c more
Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Diesel at 943 stations (from 179.9c, avg 229.6c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 91 stations (from 162.5c, avg 174.3c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 23 stations (from 88.7c, avg 131.0c)
  • Premium Diesel at 95 stations (from 193.9c, avg 218.2c)
  • Premium Unleaded 95 at 334 stations (from 140.0c, avg 206.4c)
  • Premium Unleaded 98 at 332 stations (from 184.7c, avg 208.2c)

Smart Savings Tips for Independent Stations

  • Fill up on Friday to save up to 1.2c/L compared to Wednesday
  • Best value at Binalong (159.9c average)
  • Metro Independent Stations stations are 26.4c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 179.7c) for best deals
  • Use Petrolmate to compare Independent Stations with other brands in your area before filling up

Where to find the cheapest Independent Stations today

Based on Petrolmate's live price feeds, the lowest-priced Independent Stations station in Australia & New Zealand is Bradshaw Mechanical in Binalong, NSW, selling unleaded fuel at 159.9c per litre — that is 38.7 cents per litre below the Independent Stations network average of 198.6c/L. The next cheapest Independent Stations sites are Bundalong Riverside Resort (Brimin) at 159.9c, followed by Endeavour Tanilba Bay (Tanilba Bay) at 163.5c.

Across the Independent Stations network, metro stations are currently 26.4 cents per litre cheaper on average than regional locations for unleaded fuel. Metropolitan sites benefit from denser fuel competition, which typically drives pump prices lower during cycle troughs.

At 198.6c/L on average, Independent Stations currently sits 13.6 cents above the national market average of 185.0c/L, reflecting Independent Stations's premium positioning. Drivers looking for the cheapest fuel regardless of brand should compare against nearby independents before filling up.

Independent Stations coverage across Australia & New Zealand

Independent Stations's densest station concentrations in Australia & New Zealand are in Dampier Peninsula (WA) with 8 stations averaging 262.4c/L, Ravenshoe (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 190.9c/L, Ashmore (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 170.5c/L, Lockyer Valley Regional (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 177.3c/L, and Toowoomba Regional (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 187.6c/L. These suburbs represent Independent Stations's strongest local footprint and are often where the brand is most price-competitive due to internal network competition. Drivers who regularly travel through these areas typically find it easy to compare multiple Independent Stations sites on the same trip, which helps identify the cheapest local option before filling up.

Prices last updated: 23 July 2026 at 09:50 AM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data

New Zealand (NZD)

Independent Stations operates 7 fuel stations across 5 regions in New Zealand. Current unleaded prices range from 283.2c to 330.0c per litre (NZD), with an average of 304.6c/L. Independent Stations averages 15.3c/L above the New Zealand market average of 289.3c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in (292.6c/L), while Hawke's Bay is higher at 330.0c/L.

7
NZ Stations
304.6c
Avg ULP (NZD)
283.2c
Cheapest (NZD)
330.0c
Most Expensive (NZD)

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations in New Zealand

Station Location ULP (NZD)
Oparau Roadhouse Oparau, 283.2c
Hokowhitu Fuel Palmerston North, 284.6c
Fuelling Egmont Village New Plymouth, TKI 294.9c
McFall Fueling Kapiti Paraparaumu, WGN 299.9c
McFall Fuelling Manaia Manaia, 309.9c
Karitane General Store Karitane, OTA 329.9c
Puketapu Store Puketapu, HKB 330.0c

Fuel Prices by Type (NZD)

Diesel
279.7c
From 234.6c · 5 stations
Unleaded Petrol
304.6c
From 283.2c · 7 stations

Prices by Region

Region Stations Avg ULP Cheapest
3 292.6c 283.2c
Taranaki 1 294.9c 294.9c
Otago 1 329.9c 329.9c
Hawke's Bay 1 330.0c 330.0c
Wellington 1 299.9c 299.9c

NZ Market Comparison

NZ market average: 289.3c/L (NZD)

Brand Avg ULP Stations
Bp 296.5c 190
Mobil 292.4c 141
Gull 274.1c 121
Ampol 296.4c 102
G.a.s. 298.0c 85
Npd Self Serve 273.3c 78
Waitomo 271.8c 74
Challenge 299.3c 54

NZ Price Trends

Current
304.2c
7-day change
-23.8c
30-day range
284.0c - 350.1c
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