Shell Smallford fuel prices
Shell · AL4 0HP · Hatfield
608 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 4.6p above the local average. 9th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Yarl Petroleum Limited, 1.5 miles away, is 8.2p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.6p above the local average. 9th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Yarl Petroleum Limited, 1.5 miles away, is 4.2p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Smallford
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Smallford?
- Unleaded
- £97.85
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £111.05
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near AL4 0HP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
North Orbital Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
|
178.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Certas Energy (Gulf)
Yarl Petroleum, 65, Bishops Rise, Hatfield, AL10 9BY
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169.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-8.2p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
|
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Asda
98 Town Centre, Hatfield
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172.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Great North Road, Hatfield
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173.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
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BP
Welham Green Service Station, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green
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169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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How Shell Smallford fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.7% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+4.6p)
3.6% above the UK average (+6.2p)
2.1% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
9th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Yarl Petroleum Limited — 1.5 mi away, save ~383p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 177.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 30 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.8% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+3.6p)
1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.6p)
9th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Yarl Petroleum Limited — 1.5 mi away, save ~158p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Smallford price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 177.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
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 46% 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 | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 201.9p | 115.25p | 52.95p | 33.70p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Smallford
How much is unleaded at Shell Smallford?
Unleaded at Shell Smallford is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 6.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.
How much is diesel at Shell Smallford?
Diesel at Shell Smallford is 201.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 3.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.05.
Is Shell Smallford the cheapest place for unleaded near Hatfield?
No. Right now Shell Smallford is the 9th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Yarl Petroleum Limited, 1.5 miles away, charges 169.7p, which saves about £3.83 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Shell Smallford?
Shell Smallford is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Smallford have?
Shell Smallford reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Shell Smallford change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.