Independent Stations Fuel Prices Australia

Live prices across 1203+ stations nationwide

1203
Stations
8
States
145.5c
Lowest Price
179.8c
Average Price
7.8c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (166.7c) Market Avg Most Expensive (179.8c)

Independent Stations is 7.8c more expensive than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg +2.0c this week
17 Jan Today

Independent Stations operates 1,203 fuel stations across 8 Australian states and territories. Current unleaded prices range from 145.5c to 389.0c per litre, with an average of 179.8c/L across the network. Independent Stations averages 7.8c/L above the national market average of 172.0c/L. This premium may reflect their focus on quality fuels, convenience, or loyalty programs. The best Independent Stations prices are found in Queensland (averaging 171.9c/L), while Northern Territory tends to be higher at 248.0c/L.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Independent Prices Steady
Prices at Independent are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 1,907 stations across Australia.
117 Price Drops Spotted
We've found 117 Independent servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

117
Price Drops
in last 24h
PetrolSMART Market Sentiment
29%
29%
21%
21%
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Good Value
Fair
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Most stations in Independent Stations are at fair prices

Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations

Dominant
High
17% conf
Low 4% (101)
Rising 18% (420)
High 42% (992)
Falling 35% (822)
High Phase Dominant
Prices near peak - wait if you can
7-Day Price Forecast
-0.4c
average expected change
672
forecasting
drop
188
stable
1047
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
Monday

Based on historical price patterns in Independent Stations, Monday tends to offer the best prices. Start of the week often brings lower prices as stations compete for customers.

Best Day to Fill Up
Tuesday
183.7c avg · Save up to 2.3c/L
Cheapest Suburb
147.5c avg · QLD
Cheapest In
43%
of 239 local markets
Metro vs Regional
10.8c
metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations Right Now

Liberty Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide, SA 5015
145.5¢/L
Cnr St Vincents & Perkins Drive
Solo Clare St
Clare, SA 5015
145.5¢/L
19 Clare St
United Pooraka
Pooraka, SA 5095
145.9¢/L
876 Main North Rd & Diagonal Rd
Shell Reddy Express Granard Rd
Granard, QLD 4106
147.5¢/L
53 Beatty Rd (Cnr Granard Rd)
United Archerfield
Archerfield, QLD 4108
147.5¢/L
141 Balham Road
Metco Petroleum
McGraths Hill, NSW 2756
148.5¢/L
126 Windsor Rd, McGraths Hill NSW 2756

Independent Stations Prices by State

State Stations Min Price Avg Price Max Price
Queensland 496 147.5¢ 171.9¢ 203.9¢
New South Wales 231 148.5¢ 177.1¢ 225.0¢
South Australia 191 145.5¢ 176.9¢ 190.9¢
Northern Territory 105 158.0¢ 248.0¢ 389.0¢
Victoria 99 150.9¢ 176.6¢ 250.0¢
Western Australia 43 159.3¢ 180.9¢ 242.9¢
Tasmania 37 156.9¢ 182.3¢ 232.0¢
OTA 1 246.9¢ 246.9¢ 246.9¢

Independent Stations Prices by Fuel Type

Fuel Type Stations Cheapest Average
Bio-Diesel 20 683 169.9¢ 187.6¢
Diesel 1091 152.7¢ 188.1¢
Ethanol 10% 204 93.9¢ 153.0¢
LPG/Autogas 23 79.9¢ 117.5¢
Premium Diesel 104 161.9¢ 181.5¢
Premium Unleaded 95 980 148.5¢ 175.1¢
Premium Unleaded 98 357 159.5¢ 192.9¢
Unleaded Petrol 1203 145.5¢ 179.8¢

How Independent Stations Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Independent Stations
179.8¢
Ampol
172.7¢
Bp
172.8¢
Shell
170.0¢
7-Eleven
167.3¢
Coles
175.8¢
United
167.2¢
Metro
169.9¢

Market average: 172.0c/L

Popular Independent Stations Locations

Robinvale Irrigation District Section C, VIC (12 stations, 180.9¢) St Arnaud, VIC (12 stations, 180.9¢) Penshurst, VIC (12 stations, 168.9¢) Soldiers Hill, VIC (10 stations, 157.9¢) Traralgon, VIC (9 stations, 161.9¢) Ballarat, VIC (9 stations, 173.0¢) Miners Rest, VIC (9 stations, 169.9¢) Robina, QLD (8 stations, 173.7¢) Kialla, VIC (7 stations, 165.9¢) Dederang, VIC (7 stations, 172.9¢) Kerang, VIC (7 stations, 173.0¢) Heyfield, VIC (7 stations, 169.9¢) Upper Coomera, QLD (7 stations, 164.3¢) Hamilton, VIC (7 stations, 169.9¢) Yarck, VIC (7 stations, 180.4¢)

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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

+2.0c
Rising (1.1%)

30-Day Trend

+3.9c
Rising (2.1%)

30-Day Range

181.2c - 189.2c
Volatility: Medium

Price Distribution

Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

176.9c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±25.3c
Variable pricing

Price Spread

243.5c
159.5c to 194.9c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Independent Stations

185.3c
Sun
184.9c
Mon
183.7c
Tue
184.7c
Wed
184.8c
Thu
186.0c
Fri
185.7c
Sat
Fill up on Tuesday instead of Friday to save 2.3c/L

Cheapest Independent Stations Suburbs

Archerfield, QLD 147.5c Granard, QLD 147.5c McGraths Hill, NSW 148.5c Granville, NSW 149.5c Airds, NSW 149.7c Campbelltown, NSW 149.7c Marrickville, NSW 149.9c Nerang North M1, QLD 149.9c

Independent Stations operates in 1026 suburbs across Australia

Most Expensive Independent Stations Suburbs

Ramingining, NT 389.0c Milingimbi, NT 362.0c Gapuwiyak, NT 352.0c Wurrumiyanga/Bathurst Island, NT 350.0c Milikapiti - Snake Bay, NT 337.0c Minjilang, NT 330.0c

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

42.7%
of 239 competitive markets

Below Average In

55.2%
of markets where Independent Stations operates

Rating

Excellent
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Heyfield, Lakemba, Campbelltown, Archerfield, Granville

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

169.1c
9 stations in major cities

Regional Average

179.9c
1194 stations outside metros

Difference

10.8c more
Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Bio-Diesel 20 at 683 stations (from 169.9c, avg 187.6c)
  • Diesel at 1091 stations (from 152.7c, avg 188.1c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 204 stations (from 93.9c, avg 153.0c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 23 stations (from 79.9c, avg 117.5c)
  • Premium Diesel at 104 stations (from 161.9c, avg 181.5c)
  • Premium Unleaded 95 at 980 stations (from 148.5c, avg 175.1c)

Smart Savings Tips for Independent Stations

  • Fill up on Tuesday to save up to 2.3c/L compared to Friday
  • Best value at Archerfield (147.5c average)
  • Metro Independent Stations stations are 10.8c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 165.9c) for best deals
  • Use Petrolmate to compare Independent Stations with other brands in your area before filling up

Prices last updated: 30 January 2026 at 05:16 PM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data