Find the cheapest Independent Stations fuel today - Live prices at 868 stations

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

Cheapest Independent Stations stations right now

# 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

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868
Stations
7
States
189.5c
Lowest Price
223.8c
Average Price
14.0c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (202.1c) Market Avg Most Expensive (223.8c)

Independent Stations is 14.0c more expensive than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg +1.0c this week
24 Aug Today

Australia (AUD)

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.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Independent Prices Steady
Prices at Independent are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 910 stations across Australia.
0 Price Drops Spotted
We've found 0 Independent servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

PetrolSMART Market Sentiment
6%
28%
64%
2%
Fill Now
Good Value
Fair
Wait
Check

64% of stations suggest waiting might save you money

Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations

Dominant
Falling
7% conf
Low 0% (0)
Rising 18% (312)
High 0% (1)
Falling 82% (1394)
Falling Phase Dominant
Prices dropping - might pay to wait a bit
7-Day Price Forecast
+0.1c
average expected change
151
forecasting
drop
382
stable
377
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
Monday
216.2c avg · Save up to 0.9c/L
Cheapest Suburb
189.9c avg · NSW
Cheapest In
57%
of 317 local markets
Metro vs Regional
25.6c
metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations Right Now

24xpress Marsden Park
Waterford West, QLD 4133
189.5¢/L
36-42 Chambers Flat Road
Independent Appin
Appin, NSW 2560
189.9¢/L
71 Appin Road, Appin NSW 2560
Gino's Service Station
Strathmore, VIC 3041
189.9¢/L
343A Napier St
Medco Maitland
Maitland, NSW 2320
190.5¢/L
233 High St, Maitland NSW 2320
Apex Petroleum Villawood
Villawood, NSW 2163
191.7¢/L
896A Woodville Rd, Villawood NSW 2163
Ballandean General Store
Southern Downs Regional, QLD 4382
192.0¢/L
28192 New England Highway

Independent Stations Prices by State

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¢

Independent Stations Prices by Fuel Type

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¢

How Independent Stations Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Ampol
210.7¢
Bp
212.3¢
Independent Stations
223.8¢
7-Eleven
207.1¢
Shell
208.0¢
Coles
209.4¢
United
205.0¢
Metro
202.1¢

Market average: 209.8c/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

+1.0c
Rising (0.5%)

30-Day Trend

+3.2c
Rising (1.5%)

30-Day Range

214.5c - 220.8c
Volatility: Low

Price Distribution

Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

212.9c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±32.1c
Variable pricing

Price Spread

209.5c
199.9c to 265.9c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Independent Stations

216.8c
Sun
216.2c
Mon
216.3c
Tue
216.6c
Wed
216.7c
Thu
217.1c
Fri
217.0c
Sat
Fill up on Monday instead of Friday to save 0.9c/L

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

57.4%
of 317 competitive markets

Below Average In

50.8%
of markets where Independent Stations operates

Rating

Excellent
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Urbenville, Girraween, Clayton South, North Geelong, Campbelltown

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

198.3c
2 stations in major cities

Regional Average

223.9c
866 stations outside metros

Difference

25.6c more
Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Diesel at 912 stations (from 188.1c, avg 264.6c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 89 stations (from 185.5c, avg 199.5c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 23 stations (from 88.7c, avg 134.5c)
  • Premium Diesel at 84 stations (from 235.7c, avg 254.9c)
  • Premium Unleaded 95 at 321 stations (from 140.0c, avg 230.6c)
  • Premium Unleaded 98 at 321 stations (from 195.0c, avg 232.9c)

Smart Savings Tips for Independent Stations

  • Best value at Appin (189.9c average)
  • Metro Independent Stations stations are 25.6c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 205.4c) 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 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 coverage across Australia & New Zealand

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

New Zealand (NZD)

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.

6
NZ Stations
327.3c
Avg ULP (NZD)
298.4c
Cheapest (NZD)
429.0c
Most Expensive (NZD)

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations in New Zealand

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

Fuel Prices by Type (NZD)

Diesel
330.9c
From 257.6c · 5 stations
Unleaded Petrol
327.3c
From 298.4c · 6 stations

Prices by Region

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 Comparison

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

NZ Price Trends

Current
299.6c
7-day change
-5.6c
30-day range
260.1c - 343.1c
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