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Shell Fuel Prices and Stations

Compare Shell unleaded and diesel averages with the UK average, see the cheapest Shell stations and find one near you.

917 stations across the UK.

7-day average unleaded 175.9p/L (274 stations), diesel 202.4p/L (592 stations). Prices updated 15 Oct.

Shell at a glance

Compared with the UK average. Price data changed 15 Oct 2026.

Average unleaded

177p/L

2.9p above the UK average

Average diesel

201.6p/L

2.7p above the UK average

Cheapest Shell right now

Unleaded
BellshillHattonrigg ML4 1QZ146.9p/L30+ days
Diesel
BellshillHattonrigg ML4 1QZ172.9p/L30+ days

Stations

Unleaded prices, sorted cheapest first
Fuel type
917 stations
Page 1 of 46

Showing each station's standard unleaded price, or its super unleaded price if standard unleaded isn't listed.

Prices marked "30+ days" have had no reported change for 30+ days; verify at the pump before you travel.

About Shell

Brand type
Oil Company
Stations tracked
917 stations
Rewards
No rewards listed
Current price data
Price data changed 15 Oct 2026

Shell says it has more than 1,000 UK service stations and serves around 3.5 million customers each week, spanning a mix of busy roadside and urban locations.

Shell forecourts typically combine fuel with a convenience store, and Shell Recharge charging is expanding at selected sites where space and grid connections allow.

Some sites include partner convenience brands such as Waitrose Food, but the shop fascia, opening hours and available services (charging, car wash, toilets, food-to-go) vary by location.

At a glance

  • Broad UK network spanning motorway, roadside, and urban convenience-led locations.
  • Mix of Shell-operated and dealer-operated sites means local execution can vary.
  • Waitrose and other partner retail formats appear at selected forecourts only.

Fuel and energy options

  • Standard fuels are common, with V-Power premium ranges available at participating stations.
  • Shell Recharge is expanding, but charger speed and bay count differ by location.
  • Some high-traffic sites prioritise throughput over wider non-fuel amenities.

Loyalty and payment

  • Shell GO+ Rewards offers app-based points on qualifying fuel, selected in-store spend, and selected Shell Recharge activity at participating locations.
  • Members can convert points into rewards and, at supported sites, use points value towards purchases.
  • Station participation and benefit scope vary, so check eligibility in-app before relying on a planned redemption.

Who this brand suits

  • Drivers prioritising broad network availability and predictable brand presence.
  • Commuters and long-distance drivers who value app/loyalty integrations.
  • Users balancing pump price with convenience services at the same stop.

Before you go checks

  • If you need premium fuel, confirm V-Power availability for the exact station first.
  • Check GO+ and app payment support at that location before relying on points redemption.
  • For EV stops, confirm connector compatibility and whether charging bays are currently online.

Known variation note

Shell network scale is high, but dealer vs company operation can materially change convenience range and loyalty consistency.

Sources

Sources last reviewed 26 Feb 2026.

All-grade averages

Across E10/E5 for unleaded and B7/Diesel for diesel.

Unleaded177p/L
Diesel201.6p/L

Price data changed 15 Oct 2026.

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Current Shell fuel prices

Average prices by fuel type, compared with the UK average.

Price data changed 15 Oct 2026
Super unleaded
199.7p
908 stations
8.2p (4.3%) above
UK average: 191.5p
Low 170.9pHigh 229.9p
Unleaded
177p
913 stations
3p (1.7%) above
UK average: 174p
Low 146.9pHigh 198.9p
Diesel
201.6p
914 stations
2.7p (1.4%) above
UK average: 198.9p
Low 172.9pHigh 217.9p
Premium diesel
223.4p
867 stations
5.7p (2.6%) above
UK average: 217.7p
Low 196.9pHigh 234.9p

All-grade averages use recorded E10/E5 and B7/Diesel prices. Fuel cards compare each grade against the UK average for that grade; availability varies by brand.

Quick summary

Fast read of how Shell is performing right now.

Price position

Above the UK average on tracked fuels.

Unleaded is 2.9p above the UK average. Diesel is 2.7p above the UK average.

Key insight

Shell prices are typically 2.9p above the UK average.

Use the comparison and distribution sections below for local context.

Most competitive areas

Best average unleaded value appears in North Lanarkshire and Scottish Borders.

Regional averages are directional and can change as fresh prices arrive.

Freshness coverage

5% of tracked stations have fresh prices.

Based on 913 stations with recorded unleaded prices.

Coverage snapshot

Strongest county coverage is Greater London.

105 stations in that county; 917 stations tracked overall.

Price comparison

Compare Shell averages to oil company average and the UK average.

What this means: Unleaded is 2.1p/L above the oil company average and 2.9p/L above the UK average. Diesel is 1.7p/L above the oil company average and 2.7p/L above the UK average.

Unleaded

Brand vs oil company average and UK average.

Brand avg
177p/L
Peer avgOil company average

Benchmark: 174.9p/L

+2.1p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark
UK avgUK average

Benchmark: 174.1p/L

+2.9p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark
Diesel

Brand vs oil company average and UK average.

Brand avg
201.6p/L
Peer avgOil company average

Benchmark: 199.9p/L

+1.7p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark
UK avgUK average

Benchmark: 198.9p/L

+2.7p/L
Pricier
Below benchmarkAbove benchmark

Price distribution

What this means: Typical unleaded prices span about 5p across the middle of the range, so pricing is more uneven from one station to the next. Typical diesel prices span about 4p across the middle of the range, so pricing is moderately spread. Unleaded pricing varies more than diesel across this brand.

Unleaded

Based on 913 tracked prices.

Median
176.9p
146.9p198.9p
P25 174.9pMedian 176.9pP75 179.9p
Typical range174.9p to 179.9p (5p spread)
Full range146.9p to 198.9p (52p spread)

A few stations sit well outside the typical range.

Min
146.9p
P25
174.9p
Median
176.9p
P75
179.9p
Max
198.9p
Diesel

Based on 914 tracked prices.

Median
201.9p
172.9p217.9p
P25 199.9pMedian 201.9pP75 203.9p
Typical range199.9p to 203.9p (4p spread)
Full range172.9p to 217.9p (45p spread)

A few stations sit well outside the typical range.

Min
172.9p
P25
199.9p
Median
201.9p
P75
203.9p
Max
217.9p

Shows min, 25th percentile, median, 75th percentile, and max across confidence-eligible prices for each fuel.

Brand snapshot

A quick read on price freshness, coverage, and facilities for Shell.

Data freshness

Based on 913 stations with recorded unleaded prices.

Fresh 5% This week 25% 7+ days 65% 30+ days 5%
Coverage snapshot

Top counties by station count.

Greater London105 stations
West Yorkshire43 stations
Lancashire35 stations
Kent35 stations
Most competitive areas

Lowest average unleaded prices for this brand.

Reported amenities

Explicitly reported at 872 stations. Missing amenities are unknown, not absent.

Restrooms763 sites
Open 24 hours614 sites
Car wash424 sites
LPG25 sites

How to use this brand guide

Use this guide to see how Shell prices compare across the UK. The averages show whether prices run above or below the national level, and the distribution highlights how much local prices vary. Use the freshness labels to prioritise recent data when comparing value, and jump to station details for opening hours and facilities.

To see what a fill-up costs at any of these stations, enter its pump price in the fill-up cost calculator.

Planning a longer trip? Pair the journey cost calculator with the route planner to compare pump price savings against detour time. For regional context, jump to county pages or the UK price map to see where this brand is most competitive, or explore the fuel calculators for cost comparisons.

Brand FAQs

We use the latest recorded prices across Shell stations, prioritising E10, then E5, then unleaded (and the latest diesel when available).

Some stations may not have reported a recent price yet, so averages and comparisons change as stations report new prices.

Use postcode search to compare nearby stations and sort by lowest price.

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