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Compare Independent Stations pump prices across Australia & New Zealand. Current range: 189.5c to 399.0c/L. Average: 223.8c/L.
By the Petrolmate Data Team · Last updated 07 September 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
| # | Station | Suburb | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24xpress Marsden Park | Waterford West, QLD | 189.5c |
| 2 | Independent Appin | Appin, NSW | 189.9c |
| 3 | Gino's Service Station | Strathmore, VIC | 189.9c |
| 4 | Medco Maitland | Maitland, NSW | 190.5c |
| 5 | Apex Petroleum Villawood | Villawood, NSW | 191.7c |
Independent Stations is 14.0c more expensive than the market average
Independent Stations operates 868 fuel stations across 7 regions in Australia. Current unleaded prices range from 189.5c to 399.0c per litre (AUD), with an average of 223.8c/L. Independent Stations averages 14.0c/L above the Australia market average of 209.8c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in New South Wales (210.5c/L), while Northern Territory is higher at 273.2c/L.
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations
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.
| State | Stations | Min Price | Avg Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 253 | 189.9¢ | 210.5¢ | 240.0¢ |
| Queensland | 196 | 189.5¢ | 220.5¢ | 340.0¢ |
| Western Australia | 155 | 195.0¢ | 229.7¢ | 360.0¢ |
| Northern Territory | 103 | 194.1¢ | 273.2¢ | 399.0¢ |
| South Australia | 92 | 192.9¢ | 220.1¢ | 325.0¢ |
| Victoria | 66 | 189.9¢ | 213.4¢ | 300.0¢ |
| Tasmania | 3 | 203.9¢ | 220.4¢ | 237.4¢ |
| 2 | 298.4¢ | 299.0¢ | 299.6¢ | |
| Taranaki | 1 | 302.9¢ | 302.9¢ | 302.9¢ |
| Otago | 1 | 328.9¢ | 328.9¢ | 328.9¢ |
| Auckland | 1 | 429.0¢ | 429.0¢ | 429.0¢ |
| Wellington | 1 | 304.9¢ | 304.9¢ | 304.9¢ |
| Fuel Type | Stations | Cheapest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 912 | 188.1¢ | 264.6¢ |
| Ethanol 10% | 89 | 185.5¢ | 199.5¢ |
| LPG/Autogas | 23 | 88.7¢ | 134.5¢ |
| Premium Diesel | 84 | 235.7¢ | 254.9¢ |
| Premium Unleaded 95 | 321 | 140.0¢ | 230.6¢ |
| Premium Unleaded 98 | 321 | 195.0¢ | 232.9¢ |
| Unleaded Petrol | 868 | 189.5¢ | 223.8¢ |
Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands
Market average: 209.8c/L
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Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:
Independent Stations operates in 710 suburbs across Australia
Most competitive in: Urbenville, Girraween, Clayton South, North Geelong, Campbelltown
Based on Petrolmate's live price feeds, the lowest-priced Independent Stations station in Australia & New Zealand is 24xpress Marsden Park in Waterford West, QLD, selling unleaded fuel at 189.5c per litre — that is 34.3 cents per litre below the Independent Stations network average of 223.8c/L. The next cheapest Independent Stations sites are Independent Appin (Appin) at 189.9c, followed by Gino's Service Station (Strathmore) at 189.9c.
Across the Independent Stations network, metro stations are currently 25.6 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 223.8c/L on average, Independent Stations currently sits 14.0 cents above the national market average of 209.8c/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's densest station concentrations in Australia & New Zealand are in Dampier Peninsula (WA) with 8 stations averaging 286.7c/L, Grenfell (NSW) with 6 stations averaging 208.2c/L, The Barossa Council (SA) with 6 stations averaging 218.9c/L, Lockyer Valley Regional (QLD) with 5 stations averaging 206.0c/L, and Thabeban (QLD) with 5 stations averaging 203.8c/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: 07 September 2026 at 12:24 AM AEST | Based on 30 days of historical data
Independent Stations operates 6 fuel stations across 5 regions in New Zealand. Current unleaded prices range from 298.4c to 429.0c per litre (NZD), with an average of 327.3c/L. Independent Stations averages 26.7c/L above the New Zealand market average of 300.6c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in (299.0c/L), while Auckland is higher at 429.0c/L.
| Station | Location | ULP (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oparau Roadhouse | Oparau, | 298.4c |
| Hokowhitu Fuel | Palmerston North, | 299.6c |
| Fuelling Egmont Village | New Plymouth, TKI | 302.9c |
| McFall Fueling Kapiti | Paraparaumu, WGN | 304.9c |
| Karitane General Store | Karitane, OTA | 328.9c |
| Whangaparapara Fuel | Great Barrier Island / Aotea, AKL | 429.0c |
| Region | Stations | Avg ULP | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 299.0c | 298.4c | |
| Taranaki | 1 | 302.9c | 302.9c |
| Otago | 1 | 328.9c | 328.9c |
| Auckland | 1 | 429.0c | 429.0c |
| Wellington | 1 | 304.9c | 304.9c |
NZ market average: 300.6c/L (NZD)
| Brand | Avg ULP | Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Bp | 305.0c | 180 |
| Mobil | 301.3c | 135 |
| Gull | 290.0c | 103 |
| Ampol | 304.5c | 88 |
| Waitomo | 294.3c | 76 |
| G.a.s. | 304.7c | 72 |
| Npd Self Serve | 292.9c | 65 |
| Challenge | 306.4c | 47 |
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