Shell Co-op Orbital fuel prices
Shell · AL4 0NG · St Albans
North Orbital Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 5.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 11th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's London Colney, 1.4 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 9th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's London Colney, 1.4 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Co-op Orbital
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Co-op Orbital?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £111.05
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near AL4 0NG
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
608 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
|
177.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9p same
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Sainsbury's
Colney Fields Shopping Park, London Colney, St. Albans
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173.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-7.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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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
-9.2p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
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171.9p
-7.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Esso
London Road, St Albans
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177.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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BP
Welham Green Service Station, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green
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169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
98 Town Centre, Hatfield
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172.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-6.2p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
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How Shell Co-op Orbital fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.0% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+5.2p)
4.2% above the UK average (+7.3p)
2.7% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
11th cheapest of 12 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's London Colney — 1.4 mi away, save ~209p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 180.9p on 6 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.4% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+2.8p)
1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)
9th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's London Colney — 1.4 mi away, save ~96p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
4.3% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+9.5p)
5.8% above the UK average (+12.6p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+7.3p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Welham Green — 2.6 mi away, save ~578p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 229.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 6 Oct
Shell Co-op Orbital price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 202.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 180.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 180.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 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 +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +5.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p +3.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
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 | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 201.9p | 115.25p | 52.95p | 33.70p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Co-op Orbital
How much is unleaded at Shell Co-op Orbital?
Unleaded at Shell Co-op Orbital is 178.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 7.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.40.
How much is diesel at Shell Co-op Orbital?
Diesel at Shell Co-op Orbital is 201.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 3.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.05.
Is Shell Co-op Orbital the cheapest place for unleaded near St Albans?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 10 days ago, Shell Co-op Orbital is the 11th cheapest of 12 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's London Colney, 1.4 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £2.09 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Co-op Orbital open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Co-op Orbital is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Co-op Orbital have?
Shell Co-op Orbital reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Co-op Orbital change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.