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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
| # | 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 |
Independent Stations is 10.2c more expensive than the market average
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.
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Distribution of stations across cycle phases in Independent Stations
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.
| 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¢ |
| 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¢ |
Average unleaded prices compared to other major brands
Market average: 194.1c/L
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Where Independent Stations stations fall on the price spectrum:
Independent Stations operates in 761 suburbs across Australia
Most competitive in: Urbenville, Milton, Karratha, Traralgon, Traveston
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'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
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.
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
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