Shell Birchley Island fuel prices
Shell · B69 2BD · Oldbury
Churchbridge, Sandwell, West Midlands
Unleaded here is 4.3p above the local average. 25th cheapest of 26 within 3 miles. Asda Oldbury Superstore, 0.2 miles away, is 5.2p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 12th cheapest of 26 within 3 miles. Asda Oldbury Superstore, 0.2 miles away, is 3.2p 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 Birchley Island
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Birchley Island?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near B69 2BD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda
Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, West Midlands
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171.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
0.2 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
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Independent
Newbury Travel Ltd, Newbury Lane, Oldbury, B69 1HF, Oldbury
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—
0.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Esso
Warley, Oldbury, West Midlands
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169.9p
-7.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
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Sainsbury's
Freeth Street, Oldbury
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171.9p
-5.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Texaco
Broomfield Garage Ltd, 232, Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis
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175.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
0.8 mi
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BP
59-61 New Birmingham Road, Tividale, Warley, West Midlands
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171.9p
-5.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
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Sandwell Service Station
Sandwell Service Station, 200, Dudley Road East, Oldbury
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179.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
1.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9p +2.0p dearer
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Esso
Londonderry Road, Oldbury, Birmingham
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
same
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Amenities
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How Shell Birchley Island fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.5% more expensive than the 25 stations within 3 miles (+4.3p)
3.0% above the UK average (+5.2p)
1.5% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
25th cheapest of 26 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Oldbury Superstore — 0.2 mi away, save ~276p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.4% more expensive than the 25 stations within 3 miles (+0.7p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
12th cheapest of 26 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Oldbury Superstore — 0.2 mi away, save ~165p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
3.8% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+8.2p)
3.4% above the UK average (+7.5p)
0.9% above the Shell national average (+2.1p)
7th cheapest of 7 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sandwell Service Station B69 — 1.0 mi away, save ~110p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 224.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Birchley Island price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has fallen 5.0p 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 | ||||
| 176.9p −3.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p −5.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 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 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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| 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 Birchley Island
How much is unleaded at Shell Birchley Island?
Unleaded at Shell Birchley Island is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 5.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Birchley Island?
Diesel at Shell Birchley Island is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Birchley Island the cheapest place for unleaded near Oldbury?
No. Right now Shell Birchley Island is the 25th cheapest of 26 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Oldbury Superstore, 0.2 miles away, charges 171.7p, which saves about £2.76 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Birchley Island open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Birchley Island is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Birchley Island have?
Shell Birchley Island reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Birchley Island change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.