Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden fuel prices
Shell · AL8 6XA · Welwyn Garden City
Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 5.2p above the local average. 6th cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. MFG Eastbridge, 0.9 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 4th cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Hatfield Extra, 1.2 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £115.45
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near AL8 6XA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
|
172.9p
-6.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
same
|
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Tesco
Great North Road, Hatfield
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173.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Black Fan Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
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172.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Welwyn By-Pass, Welwyn, Hertfordshire
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175.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
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Asda
98 Town Centre, Hatfield
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172.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-6.2p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.0% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+5.2p)
4.2% above the UK average (+7.2p)
2.7% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
6th cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Eastbridge — 0.9 mi away, save ~291p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.0% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+2.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
4th cheapest of 6 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hatfield Extra — 1.2 mi away, save ~161p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
3.4% above the UK average (+7.5p)
0.9% above the Shell national average (+2.1p)
Lowest 224.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 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 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 209.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 209.9p | 199.9p −3.0 | 224.9p −5.0 | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 209.9p | 203.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 209.9p | 204.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 209.9p | 204.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 202.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p −1.0 | 209.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
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 | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 209.9p | 121.95p | 52.95p | 35.00p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden is 178.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 7.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.40.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden the cheapest place for unleaded near Welwyn Garden City?
No. Right now Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden is the 6th cheapest of 6 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Eastbridge, 0.9 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £2.91 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden have?
Shell Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden 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 Little Waitrose Welwyn Garden change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
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