Shell Hillcrest fuel prices
Shell · B46 1LD · Sutton Coldfield
Grimstock Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands
Unleaded here is 6.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 24 days ago. 5th cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Coleshill Fuel Express Automat, 0.6 miles away, is 10.2p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 5th cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Coleshill Fuel Express Automat, 0.6 miles away, is 4.2p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Hillcrest
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Hillcrest?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.05
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near B46 1LD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Gulf
High Street, Coleshill, Birmingham, Warwickshire
|
168.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-10.2p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
|
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BP
BP Garage Ltd, Chester Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
|
175.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
|
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Esso
Chester Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
264 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Cooksln Birmingham, B37 6PB
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175.9pLast reported 23 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 27 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
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How Shell Hillcrest fuel prices compare
Unleaded
4.0% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+6.8p)
4.2% above the UK average (+7.2p)
2.7% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Coleshill Fuel Express Automat — 0.6 mi away, save ~536p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.7% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+3.3p)
1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Coleshill Fuel Express Automat — 0.6 mi away, save ~204p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Hillcrest price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 198.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 194.9p | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 194.9p +2.0 | 214.9p | |
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 | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| 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 Hillcrest
How much is unleaded at Shell Hillcrest?
Unleaded at Shell Hillcrest is 178.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 7.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.40.
How much is diesel at Shell Hillcrest?
Diesel at Shell Hillcrest is 201.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 3.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.05.
Is Shell Hillcrest the cheapest place for unleaded near Sutton Coldfield?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 24 days ago, Shell Hillcrest is the 5th cheapest of 5 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Coleshill Fuel Express Automat, 0.6 miles away, charges 168.7p, which saves about £5.36 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Hillcrest open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Hillcrest is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Hillcrest have?
Shell Hillcrest reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and Cash machine.
How often does Shell Hillcrest change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
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