Find the cheapest Independent Stations fuel today - Live prices at 889 stations

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

Cheapest Independent Stations stations right now

# 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

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889
Stations
7
States
189.9c
Lowest Price
225.0c
Average Price
11.7c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (204.5c) Market Avg Most Expensive (225.0c)

Independent Stations is 11.7c more expensive than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg +4.9c this week
27 Aug Today

Australia (AUD)

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.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Independent Prices Steady
Prices at Independent are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 927 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
3%
1%
96%
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Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations

Dominant
Rising
12% conf
Low 0% (0)
Rising 93% (1338)
High 0% (1)
Falling 7% (96)
Rising Phase Dominant
Prices climbing - fill up soon to save
7-Day Price Forecast
+0.1c
average expected change
2
forecasting
drop
919
stable
6
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
Thursday
216.8c avg · Save up to 0.9c/L
Cheapest Suburb
189.9c avg · VIC
Cheapest In
56%
of 331 local markets
Metro vs Regional
22.7c
metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations Right Now

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
Ballandean General Store
Southern Downs Regional, QLD 4382
192.0¢/L
28192 New England Highway
Anchorage General Store
Ventnor, VIC 3922
192.6¢/L
380 Ventnor Rd
Reflections Holiday Parks
Copeton, NSW 2360
193.2¢/L
Copeton Waters State Park, 3533 Copeton Dam Road, Copeton NSW 2360
Independent Alyangula Township Service Station
Alyangula, NT 0885
194.1¢/L
24 Hour. Rowell Highway

Independent Stations Prices by State

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¢

Independent Stations Prices by Fuel Type

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¢

How Independent Stations Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Ampol
215.5¢
Bp
215.9¢
Independent Stations
225.0¢
7-Eleven
214.5¢
Shell
209.7¢
Coles
211.7¢
United
208.1¢
Metro
204.5¢

Market average: 213.3c/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

+4.9c
Rising (2.2%)

30-Day Trend

+12.8c
Rising (6.1%)

30-Day Range

210.4c - 223.2c
Volatility: Low

Price Distribution

Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

214.9c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±30.9c
Variable pricing

Price Spread

209.1c
202.9c to 265.0c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Independent Stations

217.0c
Sun
217.1c
Mon
217.3c
Tue
217.7c
Wed
216.8c
Thu
217.1c
Fri
217.3c
Sat
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Competitive Position

Cheapest In

55.6%
of 331 competitive markets

Below Average In

48.0%
of markets where Independent Stations operates

Rating

Excellent
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Urbenville, Clayton South, Girraween, , Southern Cross

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

202.3c
2 stations in major cities

Regional Average

225.0c
887 stations outside metros

Difference

22.7c more
Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Diesel at 927 stations (from 188.1c, avg 265.6c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 88 stations (from 188.5c, avg 202.7c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 22 stations (from 88.7c, avg 132.0c)
  • Premium Diesel at 89 stations (from 239.7c, avg 256.8c)
  • Premium Unleaded 95 at 327 stations (from 140.0c, avg 232.4c)
  • Premium Unleaded 98 at 333 stations (from 195.0c, avg 234.8c)

Smart Savings Tips for Independent Stations

  • Best value at Strathmore (189.9c average)
  • Metro Independent Stations stations are 22.7c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 208.9c) 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 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 coverage across Australia & New Zealand

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

New Zealand (NZD)

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.

8
NZ Stations
310.2c
Avg ULP (NZD)
295.9c
Cheapest (NZD)
345.9c
Most Expensive (NZD)

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations in New Zealand

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

Fuel Prices by Type (NZD)

Diesel
277.4c
From 264.9c · 5 stations
Unleaded Petrol
310.2c
From 295.9c · 8 stations

Prices by Region

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 Comparison

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

NZ Price Trends

Current
305.9c
7-day change
+0.5c
30-day range
260.1c - 340.8c
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