Shires Garage fuel prices
Esso · TA109SQ · Somerton
Shires Garage, Somerton Road, Langport
Unleaded here is 1.2p above the UK average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
Diesel here is 0.5p below the UK average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Shires Garage
How much does it cost to fill up at Shires Garage?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £103.35
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near TA109SQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Curry Rivel Filling Station, Honeylands, Curry Rivel
|
172.9pLast reported 24 days ago
same
2.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 24 days ago
same
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How Shires Garage fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)
0.7% above the Esso national average (+1.2p)
Lowest 172.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.4% below the UK average (-0.8p)
Lowest 187.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.7% below the Esso national average (-1.4p)
Lowest 197.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 5 Oct
Shires Garage price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 187.9p −2.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p +2.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +6.0 | |
| 172.9p +3.0 | 187.9p +4.0 | 193.9p | |
| 169.9p | 183.9p | 193.9p +4.0 | |
| 169.9p +4.0 | 183.9p +6.0 | 189.9p +5.0 | |
| 165.9p +4.0 | 177.9p +2.0 | 184.9p +2.0 | |
| 161.9p | 175.9p +4.0 | 182.9p | |
| 161.9p +2.0 | 171.9p +2.0 | 182.9p +2.0 | |
| 159.9p | 169.9p | 180.9p +2.0 | |
| 159.9p +3.0 | 169.9p +1.0 | 178.9p | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 47% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 187.9p | 103.65p | 52.95p | 31.30p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shires Garage
How much is unleaded at Shires Garage?
Unleaded at Shires Garage is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 5 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
How much is diesel at Shires Garage?
Diesel at Shires Garage is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 5 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
What are the opening hours of Shires Garage?
Shires Garage is open Monday to Tuesday 06:00–21:50, Wednesday 24 hours, Thursday to Sunday 06:00–21:50. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shires Garage have?
Shires Garage reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.
How often does Shires Garage change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.