Shell Darwen fuel prices
Shell · BB3 0DB · Darwen
Commercial Road, M65 Jct 4, Darwen, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 7.5p above the local average. 16th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Tottenham Road Garage Ltd, 0.5 miles away, is 9.0p cheaper (price reported 10 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 6.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 15th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Tottenham Road Garage Ltd, 0.5 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper (price reported 10 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Darwen
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Darwen?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £112.15
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near BB3 0DB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Londis Tottenham Road Garage, Tottenham Road, Lower Darwen, Darwen
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169.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
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Esso
80 Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
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Esso
Bolton Road, Blackburn, Lancashire
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 21 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Texaco
Lock Mill Service Station, Bolton Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HL, Blackburn
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167.9p
-11.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
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EG On The Move
Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, Lancashire
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
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Shell
Grimshaw Park Service Station, Grimshaw Park, Blackburn, BB2 3AG, Blackburn
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172.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9p -7.0p cheaper
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Asda
Lower Audley Re. Park, Grimshaw Park Road, Blackburn
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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BP
Bolton Road Service Station, 352, Bolton Road, Darwen
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169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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How Shell Darwen fuel prices compare
Unleaded
4.4% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+7.5p)
4.2% above the UK average (+7.2p)
4.5% below the Shell motorway services average (-8.5p)
2.5% above the average of all Shell stations (+4.4p)
16th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Tottenham Road Garage Ltd — 0.5 mi away, save ~474p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 178.9p 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
3.2% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+6.3p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.5p)
4.2% below the Shell motorway services average (-9.0p)
1.7% above the average of all Shell stations (+3.3p)
15th cheapest of 15 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Tottenham Road Garage Ltd — 0.5 mi away, save ~307p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
5.4% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+11.7p)
5.7% above the UK average (+12.5p)
3.2% above the average of all Shell stations (+7.1p)
7th cheapest of 7 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Beehive — 1.5 mi away, save ~634p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 229.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Darwen price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time 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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p −10.0 | 204.9p −10.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 189.9p +1.0 | 214.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 188.9p +2.0 | 214.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 186.9p | 214.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 186.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 184.9p +4.0 | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 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 | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 203.9p | 116.95p | 52.95p | 34.00p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Darwen
How much is unleaded at Shell Darwen?
Unleaded at Shell Darwen 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 Darwen?
Diesel at Shell Darwen is 203.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 5.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.15.
Is Shell Darwen the cheapest place for unleaded near Darwen?
No. Right now Shell Darwen is the 16th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Tottenham Road Garage Ltd, 0.5 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £4.74 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 10 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Darwen open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Darwen is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Darwen have?
Shell Darwen 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 Darwen change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.