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Compare Independent Stations pump prices across Australia & New Zealand. Current range: 189.9c to 399.0c/L. Average: 225.0c/L.
By the Petrolmate Data Team · Last updated 09 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 | Gino's Service Station | Strathmore, VIC | 189.9c |
| 2 | Medco Maitland | Maitland, NSW | 190.5c |
| 3 | Ballandean General Store | Southern Downs Regional, QLD | 192.0c |
| 4 | Anchorage General Store | Ventnor, VIC | 192.6c |
| 5 | Reflections Holiday Parks | Copeton, NSW | 193.2c |
Independent Stations is 11.7c more expensive than the market average
Independent Stations operates 889 fuel stations across 7 regions in Australia. Current unleaded prices range from 189.9c to 399.0c per litre (AUD), with an average of 225.0c/L. Independent Stations averages 11.7c/L above the Australia market average of 213.3c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in New South Wales (213.2c/L), while Northern Territory is higher at 274.1c/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 | 190.5¢ | 213.2¢ | 240.0¢ |
| Queensland | 212 | 192.0¢ | 220.9¢ | 340.0¢ |
| Western Australia | 155 | 195.0¢ | 231.7¢ | 360.0¢ |
| Northern Territory | 102 | 194.1¢ | 274.1¢ | 399.0¢ |
| South Australia | 97 | 197.5¢ | 221.0¢ | 325.0¢ |
| Victoria | 65 | 189.9¢ | 214.3¢ | 300.0¢ |
| Tasmania | 5 | 211.9¢ | 214.2¢ | 216.9¢ |
| 4 | 305.4¢ | 309.2¢ | 316.9¢ | |
| Otago | 2 | 295.9¢ | 320.9¢ | 345.9¢ |
| Taranaki | 1 | 302.9¢ | 302.9¢ | 302.9¢ |
| Wellington | 1 | 299.9¢ | 299.9¢ | 299.9¢ |
| Fuel Type | Stations | Cheapest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 927 | 188.1¢ | 265.6¢ |
| Ethanol 10% | 88 | 188.5¢ | 202.7¢ |
| LPG/Autogas | 22 | 88.7¢ | 132.0¢ |
| Premium Diesel | 89 | 239.7¢ | 256.8¢ |
| Premium Unleaded 95 | 327 | 140.0¢ | 232.4¢ |
| Premium Unleaded 98 | 333 | 195.0¢ | 234.8¢ |
| Unleaded Petrol | 889 | 189.9¢ | 225.0¢ |
Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands
Market average: 213.3c/L
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Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:
Independent Stations operates in 724 suburbs across Australia
Most competitive in: Urbenville, Clayton South, Girraween, , Southern Cross
Based on Petrolmate's live price feeds, the lowest-priced Independent Stations station in Australia & New Zealand is Gino's Service Station in Strathmore, VIC, selling unleaded fuel at 189.9c per litre — that is 35.1 cents per litre below the Independent Stations network average of 225.0c/L. The next cheapest Independent Stations sites are Medco Maitland (Maitland) at 190.5c, followed by Ballandean General Store (Southern Downs Regional) at 192.0c.
Across the Independent Stations network, metro stations are currently 22.7 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 225.0c/L on average, Independent Stations currently sits 11.7 cents above the national market average of 213.3c/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 290.3c/L, The Barossa Council (SA) with 7 stations averaging 217.3c/L, Grenfell (NSW) with 6 stations averaging 209.6c/L, Gympie Regional (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 208.3c/L, and Ravenshoe (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 216.9c/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: 09 September 2026 at 05:55 PM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data
Independent Stations operates 8 fuel stations across 4 regions in New Zealand. Current unleaded prices range from 295.9c to 345.9c per litre (NZD), with an average of 310.2c/L. Independent Stations averages 4.5c/L above the New Zealand market average of 305.7c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in Wellington (299.9c/L), while Otago is higher at 320.9c/L.
| Station | Location | ULP (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| Southfuels Wylie's Garage | Tapanui, OTA | 295.9c |
| McFall Fueling Kapiti | Paraparaumu, WGN | 299.9c |
| Fuelling Egmont Village | New Plymouth, TKI | 302.9c |
| Oparau Roadhouse | Oparau, | 305.4c |
| McFall Fuelling Manaia | Manaia, | 305.9c |
| Hokowhitu Fuel | Palmerston North, | 308.6c |
| Farmlands Fuel 24/7 Fuel Stop | Pukerau, | 316.9c |
| Karitane General Store | Karitane, OTA | 345.9c |
| Region | Stations | Avg ULP | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 309.2c | 305.4c | |
| Otago | 2 | 320.9c | 295.9c |
| Taranaki | 1 | 302.9c | 302.9c |
| Wellington | 1 | 299.9c | 299.9c |
NZ market average: 305.7c/L (NZD)
| Brand | Avg ULP | Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Bp | 309.7c | 192 |
| Mobil | 306.5c | 142 |
| Gull | 296.6c | 119 |
| Ampol | 309.0c | 106 |
| G.a.s. | 309.5c | 83 |
| Waitomo | 301.2c | 79 |
| Npd Self Serve | 299.5c | 78 |
| Challenge | 311.0c | 62 |
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