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Compare Independent Stations pump prices across Australia & New Zealand. Current range: 159.9c to 385.0c/L. Average: 198.6c/L.
By the Petrolmate Data Team · Last updated 23 July 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 | Bradshaw Mechanical | Binalong, NSW | 159.9c |
| 2 | Bundalong Riverside Resort | Brimin, VIC | 159.9c |
| 3 | Endeavour Tanilba Bay | TANILBA BAY, NSW | 163.5c |
| 4 | Apex Petroleum Villawood | Villawood, NSW | 164.7c |
| 5 | Roo Petroleum Lavington | Lavington, NSW | 164.9c |
Independent Stations is 13.6c more expensive than the market average
Independent Stations operates 898 fuel stations across 7 regions in Australia. Current unleaded prices range from 159.9c to 385.0c per litre (AUD), with an average of 198.6c/L. Independent Stations averages 13.6c/L above the Australia market average of 185.0c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in New South Wales (184.9c/L), while Northern Territory is higher at 256.5c/L.
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations
Based on historical price patterns in Independent Stations, Thursday tends to offer the best prices. Some areas see prices start to rise on Thursday ahead of the weekend.
| State | Stations | Min Price | Avg Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 259 | 159.9¢ | 184.9¢ | 239.9¢ |
| Queensland | 205 | 166.5¢ | 194.2¢ | 340.0¢ |
| Western Australia | 148 | 172.0¢ | 205.3¢ | 360.0¢ |
| Northern Territory | 104 | 185.0¢ | 256.5¢ | 385.0¢ |
| South Australia | 96 | 172.9¢ | 193.1¢ | 300.0¢ |
| Victoria | 76 | 159.9¢ | 190.5¢ | 350.0¢ |
| Tasmania | 10 | 181.9¢ | 191.3¢ | 240.4¢ |
| 3 | 283.2¢ | 292.6¢ | 309.9¢ | |
| Taranaki | 1 | 294.9¢ | 294.9¢ | 294.9¢ |
| Otago | 1 | 329.9¢ | 329.9¢ | 329.9¢ |
| Hawke's Bay | 1 | 330.0¢ | 330.0¢ | 330.0¢ |
| Wellington | 1 | 299.9¢ | 299.9¢ | 299.9¢ |
| Fuel Type | Stations | Cheapest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 943 | 179.9¢ | 229.6¢ |
| Ethanol 10% | 91 | 162.5¢ | 174.3¢ |
| LPG/Autogas | 23 | 88.7¢ | 131.0¢ |
| Premium Diesel | 95 | 193.9¢ | 218.2¢ |
| Premium Unleaded 95 | 334 | 140.0¢ | 206.4¢ |
| Premium Unleaded 98 | 332 | 184.7¢ | 208.2¢ |
| Unleaded Petrol | 898 | 159.9¢ | 198.6¢ |
Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands
Market average: 185.0c/L
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Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:
Independent Stations operates in 738 suburbs across Australia
Most competitive in: Urbenville, Clayton South, Lavington, Campbelltown, Ashmore
Based on Petrolmate's live price feeds, the lowest-priced Independent Stations station in Australia & New Zealand is Bradshaw Mechanical in Binalong, NSW, selling unleaded fuel at 159.9c per litre — that is 38.7 cents per litre below the Independent Stations network average of 198.6c/L. The next cheapest Independent Stations sites are Bundalong Riverside Resort (Brimin) at 159.9c, followed by Endeavour Tanilba Bay (Tanilba Bay) at 163.5c.
Across the Independent Stations network, metro stations are currently 26.4 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 198.6c/L on average, Independent Stations currently sits 13.6 cents above the national market average of 185.0c/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 262.4c/L, Ravenshoe (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 190.9c/L, Ashmore (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 170.5c/L, Lockyer Valley Regional (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 177.3c/L, and Toowoomba Regional (QLD) with 6 stations averaging 187.6c/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: 23 July 2026 at 09:50 AM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data
Independent Stations operates 7 fuel stations across 5 regions in New Zealand. Current unleaded prices range from 283.2c to 330.0c per litre (NZD), with an average of 304.6c/L. Independent Stations averages 15.3c/L above the New Zealand market average of 289.3c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in (292.6c/L), while Hawke's Bay is higher at 330.0c/L.
| Station | Location | ULP (NZD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oparau Roadhouse | Oparau, | 283.2c |
| Hokowhitu Fuel | Palmerston North, | 284.6c |
| Fuelling Egmont Village | New Plymouth, TKI | 294.9c |
| McFall Fueling Kapiti | Paraparaumu, WGN | 299.9c |
| McFall Fuelling Manaia | Manaia, | 309.9c |
| Karitane General Store | Karitane, OTA | 329.9c |
| Puketapu Store | Puketapu, HKB | 330.0c |
| Region | Stations | Avg ULP | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 292.6c | 283.2c | |
| Taranaki | 1 | 294.9c | 294.9c |
| Otago | 1 | 329.9c | 329.9c |
| Hawke's Bay | 1 | 330.0c | 330.0c |
| Wellington | 1 | 299.9c | 299.9c |
NZ market average: 289.3c/L (NZD)
| Brand | Avg ULP | Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Bp | 296.5c | 190 |
| Mobil | 292.4c | 141 |
| Gull | 274.1c | 121 |
| Ampol | 296.4c | 102 |
| G.a.s. | 298.0c | 85 |
| Npd Self Serve | 273.3c | 78 |
| Waitomo | 271.8c | 74 |
| Challenge | 299.3c | 54 |
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