Shell Fuel Prices Australia

Live prices across 442+ stations nationwide

442
Stations
6
States
153.5c
Lowest Price
170.0c
Average Price
2.3c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (166.9c) Market Avg Most Expensive (180.0c)

Shell is 2.3c cheaper than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg -5.7c this week
17 Jan Today

Shell operates 442 fuel stations across 6 Australian states and territories. Current unleaded prices range from 153.5c to 299.9c per litre, with an average of 170.0c/L across the network. On average, Shell prices are 2.3c/L below the national market average of 172.3c/L, making them a competitive choice for budget-conscious motorists. The best Shell prices are found in Victoria (averaging 167.4c/L), while Northern Territory tends to be higher at 238.0c/L.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Shell Prices Steady
Prices at Shell are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 602 stations across Australia.
19 Price Drops Spotted
We've found 19 Shell servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

19
Price Drops
in last 24h
PetrolSMART Market Sentiment
48%
25%
16%
11%
Fill Now
Good Value
Fair
Wait
Check

48% of stations in Shell are showing great value right now

Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Shell

Dominant
High
20% conf
Low 0% (0)
Rising 1% (13)
High 56% (661)
Falling 43% (508)
High Phase Dominant
Prices near peak - wait if you can
7-Day Price Forecast
-0.1c
average expected change
111
forecasting
drop
14
stable
477
forecasting
rise
Prices Expected to Hold Steady
Prices across Shell 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 Shell, 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
Tuesday
179.2c avg · Save up to 2.3c/L
Cheapest Suburb
153.5c avg · VIC
Cheapest In
28%
of 292 local markets
Metro vs Regional
5.5c
metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Shell Stations Right Now

Shell Yarraville
Yarraville, VIC 3013
153.5¢/L
250 Whitehall Street, Yarraville, 3013
OTR Kooragang
Kooragang, NSW 2304
153.9¢/L
130 Cormorant Rd, Kooragang NSW 2304
Shell SERVO Gunnedah
Gunnedah, NSW 2380
154.5¢/L
1 Kamilaroi Hwy, Gunnedah NSW 2380
Shell High Wycombe
High Wycombe, WA 6500
154.5¢/L
1100 Abernethy Rd
Dunning's Picton
Picton, WA 6229
155.5¢/L
254 South Western Hwy
Shell Wonthaggi
South Dudley, VIC 3995
155.9¢/L
307 White Road, South Dudley, 3995

Shell Prices by State

State Stations Min Price Avg Price Max Price
Victoria 265 153.5¢ 167.4¢ 299.9¢
New South Wales 106 153.9¢ 177.1¢ 205.9¢
Western Australia 55 154.5¢ 177.8¢ 245.9¢
Tasmania 11 159.9¢ 179.0¢ 201.9¢
Northern Territory 4 184.9¢ 238.0¢ 282.0¢
South Australia 1 189.9¢ 189.9¢ 189.9¢

Shell Prices by Fuel Type

Fuel Type Stations Cheapest Average
Bio-Diesel 20 18 170.9¢ 183.9¢
Diesel 390 164.5¢ 188.6¢
Ethanol 10% 166 149.5¢ 178.1¢
Ethanol 85% 8 164.9¢ 209.2¢
LPG/Autogas 121 75.9¢ 89.1¢
Premium Diesel 112 162.9¢ 184.2¢
Premium Unleaded 95 304 153.9¢ 186.8¢
Premium Unleaded 98 416 163.9¢ 193.8¢
Unleaded Petrol 442 153.5¢ 170.0¢

How Shell Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Independent
180.0¢
Ampol
173.0¢
Bp
173.3¢
Shell
170.0¢
7-Eleven
167.5¢
Coles
175.8¢
United
167.6¢
Metro
170.0¢

Market average: 172.3c/L

Popular Shell Locations

Ballarat, VIC (21 stations, 172.2¢) Geelong West, VIC (18 stations, 159.9¢) Mildura, VIC (16 stations, 170.6¢) Warrnambool, VIC (14 stations, 172.8¢) Morwell, VIC (13 stations, 164.4¢) Highton, VIC (9 stations, 159.9¢) North Geelong, VIC (9 stations, 161.9¢) Belmont, VIC (9 stations, 165.9¢) Geelong, VIC (9 stations, 159.9¢) Bendigo, VIC (9 stations, 175.9¢) Norlane, VIC (9 stations, 161.9¢) Grovedale, VIC (9 stations, 159.9¢) Langwarrin, VIC (8 stations, 165.9¢) Frankston, VIC (8 stations, 165.9¢) Walpeup, VIC (8 stations, 183.9¢)

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Shell Deep Insights

Shell is a global energy company with a strong Australian presence, known for premium fuels and innovation.

Price Trend Analysis

7-Day Trend

-5.7c
Falling (-3.2%)

30-Day Trend

-9.0c
Falling (-5.0%)

30-Day Range

170.4c - 188.9c
Volatility: Medium

Price Distribution

Where Shell stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

167.9c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±13.0c
Moderate pricing

Price Spread

146.4c
158.9c to 182.7c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Shell

181.3c
Sun
180.5c
Mon
179.2c
Tue
179.7c
Wed
179.7c
Thu
180.3c
Fri
181.5c
Sat
Fill up on Tuesday instead of Saturday to save 2.3c/L

Cheapest Shell Suburbs

Yarraville, VIC 153.5c Kooragang, NSW 153.9c Gunnedah, NSW 154.5c High Wycombe, WA 154.5c Picton, WA 155.5c South Dudley, VIC 155.9c Wyong, NSW 156.5c Kariong, NSW 156.9c

Shell operates in 385 suburbs across Australia

Most Expensive Shell Suburbs

Pakenham, VIC 299.9c Ghan, NT 282.0c Yulara, NT 249.9c Fitzroy Crossing, WA 245.9c Tennant Creek, NT 235.0c Derby, WA 229.5c

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

28.1%
of 292 competitive markets

Below Average In

36.3%
of markets where Shell operates

Rating

Good
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Wyong, Picton, Collingwood, Thornbury, Goulburn

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

164.7c
11 stations in major cities

Regional Average

170.2c
431 stations outside metros

Difference

5.5c more
Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Bio-Diesel 20 at 18 stations (from 170.9c, avg 183.9c)
  • Diesel at 390 stations (from 164.5c, avg 188.6c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 166 stations (from 149.5c, avg 178.1c)
  • Ethanol 85% at 8 stations (from 164.9c, avg 209.2c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 121 stations (from 75.9c, avg 89.1c)
  • Premium Diesel at 112 stations (from 162.9c, avg 184.2c)

Smart Savings Tips for Shell

  • Fill up on Tuesday to save up to 2.3c/L compared to Saturday
  • Best value at Yarraville (153.5c average)
  • Metro Shell stations are 5.5c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 162.9c) for best deals
  • Use Petrolmate to compare Shell with other brands in your area before filling up

Prices last updated: 30 January 2026 at 02:41 PM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data