Find the cheapest Independent Stations fuel today - Live prices at 926 stations

Compare Independent Stations pump prices across Australia & New Zealand. Current range: 159.9c to 385.0c/L. Average: 204.3c/L.

By the Petrolmate Data Team · Last updated 28 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

Cheapest Independent Stations stations right now

# Station Suburb Price
1 Bundalong Riverside Resort Brimin, VIC 159.9c
2 Kangaroo Ground General Store Kangaroo Ground, VIC 172.7c
3 Chidlow Growers Mart Liquor Store Chidlow, WA 173.0c
4 Booyal Roadhouse Booyal, QLD 173.9c
5 Monaghan's Fuel Supplies Wauchope, NSW 174.0c

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926
Stations
7
States
159.9c
Lowest Price
204.3c
Average Price
10.2c
vs Market Avg
Market Position
Cheapest (184.9c) Market Avg Most Expensive (204.3c)

Independent Stations is 10.2c more expensive than the market average

14-Day Price History
Daily Avg +7.5c this week
15 Jul Today

Australia (AUD)

Independent Stations operates 926 fuel stations across 7 regions in Australia. Current unleaded prices range from 159.9c to 385.0c per litre (AUD), with an average of 204.3c/L. Independent Stations averages 10.2c/L above the Australia market average of 194.1c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in New South Wales (192.6c/L), while Northern Territory is higher at 258.9c/L.

PetrolSMART. Smart Fuel Insights

Independent Prices Steady
Prices at Independent are holding steady at the moment. We're tracking 970 stations across Australia.
0 Price Drops Spotted
We've found 0 Independent servos with recent price drops, currently cheaper than their local area average.
Cheapest Day: Wednesday
Looking at the data, Wednesday tends to have the best prices at Independent. Worth keeping in mind for your next fill.

PetrolSMART Price Intelligence

PetrolSMART Market Sentiment
2%
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96%
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Price Cycle Overview

Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations

Dominant
Rising
15% conf
Low 33% (550)
Rising 65% (1082)
High 1% (12)
Falling 1% (13)
Rising Phase Dominant
Prices climbing - fill up soon to save
7-Day Price Forecast
-1.0c
average expected change
2
forecasting
drop
952
stable
16
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
Wednesday

Based on historical price patterns in Independent Stations, Wednesday tends to offer the best prices. Midweek can be a sweet spot before weekend price hikes.

Best Day to Fill Up
Wednesday
187.3c avg · Save up to 2.7c/L
Cheapest Suburb
159.9c avg · VIC
Cheapest In
57%
of 342 local markets
Metro vs Regional
17.0c
metro areas are cheaper

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations Right Now

Bundalong Riverside Resort
Brimin, VIC 3685
159.9¢/L
44 Old Murray Valley Hwy
Kangaroo Ground General Store
Kangaroo Ground, VIC 3097
172.7¢/L
280 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd
Chidlow Growers Mart Liquor Store
Chidlow, WA 6556
173.0¢/L
570 Rosedale Rd
Booyal Roadhouse
Booyal, QLD 4671
173.9¢/L
31512 Bruce Hwy
Monaghan's Fuel Supplies
Wauchope, NSW 2446
174.0¢/L
27 Hastings St, Wauchope NSW 2446
Independent Scone
Scone, NSW 2337
174.9¢/L
236 Kelly St, Scone NSW 2337

Independent Stations Prices by State

State Stations Min Price Avg Price Max Price
New South Wales 246 174.0¢ 192.6¢ 239.9¢
Queensland 213 173.9¢ 201.0¢ 340.0¢
Western Australia 150 173.0¢ 208.4¢ 360.0¢
Northern Territory 104 185.0¢ 258.9¢ 385.0¢
South Australia 97 178.2¢ 199.5¢ 300.0¢
Victoria 73 159.9¢ 194.7¢ 300.0¢
Tasmania 43 181.9¢ 200.2¢ 259.9¢
2 294.2¢ 294.9¢ 295.6¢
Taranaki 1 302.9¢ 302.9¢ 302.9¢
Manawatū-Whanganui 1 95.0¢ 95.0¢ 95.0¢
Wellington 1 299.9¢ 299.9¢ 299.9¢

Independent Stations Prices by Fuel Type

Fuel Type Stations Cheapest Average
Diesel 969 183.9¢ 240.0¢
Ethanol 10% 113 165.9¢ 184.6¢
LPG/Autogas 26 88.7¢ 129.4¢
Premium Diesel 121 210.8¢ 232.2¢
Premium Unleaded 95 349 140.0¢ 213.1¢
Premium Unleaded 98 347 184.9¢ 216.0¢
Unleaded Petrol 926 159.9¢ 204.3¢

How Independent Stations Compares

Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands

Ampol
196.1¢
Bp
195.9¢
Independent Stations
204.3¢
7-Eleven
190.5¢
Shell
193.9¢
United
190.7¢
Coles
195.0¢
Metro
184.9¢

Market average: 194.1c/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

+7.5c
Rising (3.9%)

30-Day Trend

+15.6c
Rising (8.5%)

30-Day Range

181.2c - 200.0c
Volatility: Low

Price Distribution

Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:

Under 170c 170-190c Over 200c

Median Price

193.9c
50% of stations below this

Standard Deviation

±32.0c
Variable pricing

Price Spread

225.1c
181.0c to 241.0c (10th-90th)

Best Day to Fill Up at Independent Stations

190.0c
Sun
188.7c
Mon
189.1c
Tue
187.3c
Wed
187.9c
Thu
188.7c
Fri
189.5c
Sat
Fill up on Wednesday instead of Sunday to save 2.7c/L

Competitive Position

Cheapest In

57.0%
of 342 competitive markets

Below Average In

50.3%
of markets where Independent Stations operates

Rating

Excellent
Overall competitive standing

Most competitive in: Urbenville, Milton, Karratha, Traralgon, Traveston

Metro vs Regional Prices

Metro Average

187.3c
2 stations in major cities

Regional Average

204.3c
924 stations outside metros

Difference

17.0c more
Metro areas are cheaper

Available Fuel Types

  • Diesel at 969 stations (from 183.9c, avg 240.0c)
  • Ethanol 10% at 113 stations (from 165.9c, avg 184.6c)
  • LPG/Autogas at 26 stations (from 88.7c, avg 129.4c)
  • Premium Diesel at 121 stations (from 210.8c, avg 232.2c)
  • Premium Unleaded 95 at 349 stations (from 140.0c, avg 213.1c)
  • Premium Unleaded 98 at 347 stations (from 184.9c, avg 216.0c)

Smart Savings Tips for Independent Stations

  • Fill up on Wednesday to save up to 2.7c/L compared to Sunday
  • Best value at Brimin (159.9c average)
  • Metro Independent Stations stations are 17.0c/L cheaper on average
  • Look for stations in the bottom 25% (under 187.7c) 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 Bundalong Riverside Resort in Brimin, VIC, selling unleaded fuel at 159.9c per litre — that is 44.4 cents per litre below the Independent Stations network average of 204.3c/L. The next cheapest Independent Stations sites are Kangaroo Ground General Store (Kangaroo Ground) at 172.7c, followed by Chidlow Growers Mart Liquor Store (Chidlow) at 173.0c.

Across the Independent Stations network, metro stations are currently 17.0 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 204.3c/L on average, Independent Stations currently sits 10.2 cents above the national market average of 194.1c/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 The Barossa Council (SA) with 8 stations averaging 197.4c/L, Lockyer Valley Regional (QLD) with 8 stations averaging 186.8c/L, Dampier Peninsula (WA) with 8 stations averaging 262.4c/L, Gympie Regional (QLD) with 7 stations averaging 184.9c/L, and Banana Shire (QLD) with 7 stations averaging 210.5c/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: 28 July 2026 at 07:11 PM AEST | Based on 31 days of historical data

New Zealand (NZD)

Independent Stations operates 5 fuel stations across 4 regions in New Zealand. Current unleaded prices range from 95.0c to 302.9c per litre (NZD), with an average of 230.4c/L. On average, Independent Stations prices are 72.4c/L below the New Zealand market average of 302.8c/L. The cheapest Independent Stations prices are in Manawatū-Whanganui (95.0c/L), while Taranaki is higher at 302.9c/L.

5
NZ Stations
230.4c
Avg ULP (NZD)
95.0c
Cheapest (NZD)
302.9c
Most Expensive (NZD)

Cheapest Independent Stations Stations in New Zealand

Station Location ULP (NZD)
Waitomo Palmerston North Palmerston North, MWT 95.0c
Oparau Roadhouse Oparau, 294.2c
Hokowhitu Fuel Palmerston North, 295.6c
McFall Fueling Kapiti Paraparaumu, WGN 299.9c
Fuelling Egmont Village New Plymouth, TKI 302.9c

Fuel Prices by Type (NZD)

Unleaded Petrol
230.4c
From 95.0c · 5 stations

Prices by Region

Region Stations Avg ULP Cheapest
2 294.9c 294.2c
Taranaki 1 302.9c 302.9c
Manawatū-Whanganui 1 95.0c 95.0c
Wellington 1 299.9c 299.9c

NZ Market Comparison

NZ market average: 302.8c/L (NZD)

Brand Avg ULP Stations
Bp 306.1c 198
Mobil 300.5c 143
Gull 296.6c 119
Ampol 304.0c 103
Waitomo 301.0c 79
G.a.s. 304.2c 78
Npd Self Serve 296.5c 76
Challenge 305.3c 63

NZ Price Trends

Current
299.3c
7-day change
-2.7c
30-day range
239.3c - 366.8c
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