Shell Somerford fuel prices

Shell · BH23 4SA · Christchurch

Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, Dorset

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Updated 3 weeks ago
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Unleaded here is 7.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. 4th cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Ascona Hinton Service Station, 1.4 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 1.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. MFG Fairmile, 2.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Shell Somerford

Unleaded
177.9p
— unchanged this week
3 weeks ago
Super Unleaded
204.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
201.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
6 days ago
Super Diesel
224.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Somerford?

Unleaded
£97.85
Super Unleaded
£112.70
Diesel
£111.05
Super Diesel
£123.70

Planning a trip? Work out a journey's fuel cost.

Petrol stations near BH23 4SA

Station Unleaded
BP
Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset
177.9poldLast reported 35 days ago
0.8 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 10 days ago same
Texaco
Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Hinton, Hampshire
173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.4 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 4 days ago same
Shell
58 Barrack Road, Christchurch
176.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
2.1 mi · Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
Murco
204 Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset
167.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
2.3 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago -3.0p cheaper
Esso
271 Barrack Rd, Christchurch
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.7 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 17 days ago -2.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–23:00
Tuesday 06:00–23:00
Wednesday 06:00–23:00
Thursday 06:00–23:00
Friday 06:00–23:00
Saturday 06:00–23:00
Sunday 06:00–23:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Toilets Water filling

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Sep 2024
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2017

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Shell Somerford fuel prices compare

Unleaded

4.3% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+7.3p)

3.6% above the UK average (+6.2p)

2.1% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)

4th cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Ascona Hinton Service Station — 1.4 mi away, save ~153p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 177.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 6 Oct

Super Unleaded

Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

0.6% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+1.2p)

1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)

0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)

3rd cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Fairmile — 2.3 mi away, save ~52p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 201.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct

Super Diesel

Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Shell Somerford price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.

Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
177.9p 204.9p 201.9p −1.0 224.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
177.9p 204.9p 202.9p +1.0 224.9p
177.9p 204.9p 201.9p −1.0 224.9p
177.9p 204.9p 202.9p −1.0 224.9p
177.9p 204.9p 203.9p +2.0 224.9p
177.9p −1.0 204.9p 201.9p 224.9p
More than 30 days ago
178.9p +1.0 204.9p +5.0 201.9p +2.0 224.9p +5.0
177.9p +1.0 199.9p 199.9p −1.0 219.9p
176.9p +1.0 199.9p 200.9p +1.0 219.9p
175.9p +1.0 199.9p 199.9p +1.0 219.9p

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 177.9p 95.25p 52.95p 29.70p
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.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Shell Somerford

How much is unleaded at Shell Somerford?

Unleaded at Shell Somerford is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 6 October 2026. That is 6.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.

How much is diesel at Shell Somerford?

Diesel at Shell Somerford is 201.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 3.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.05.

Is Shell Somerford the cheapest place for unleaded near Christchurch?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 27 days ago, Shell Somerford is the 4th cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Ascona Hinton Service Station, 1.4 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £1.53 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

What are the opening hours of Shell Somerford?

Shell Somerford is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Shell Somerford have?

Shell Somerford reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.

How often does Shell Somerford change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.