Shell Preston Park fuel prices
Shell · BN1 6SA · Brighton
193 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex
Unleaded here is 1.8p above the local average. 13th cheapest of 14 within 3 miles. Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express, 0.3 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is the same as the local average. 5th cheapest of 14 within 3 miles. Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express, 0.3 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 11 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Preston Park
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Preston Park?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near BN1 6SA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Esso
239 Dyke Rd, Hove
|
173.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Ditchling Way, Brighton, East Sussex
|
171.9p
-3.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Denmark Villas, Hove - Brighton, East Sussex
|
171.9p
-3.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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Shell
132-134 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, East Sussex
|
173.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9p +1.0p dearer
|
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BP
100 Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex
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172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Patcham Service Station, Patcham By Pass, Brighton, BN1 8YB, Brighton, Brighton & Hove
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9p same
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Central Convenience
237 Hangleton Road, Portslade, Hove
|
174.9p
same
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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BP
Mill Road, Patcham Brighton, Sussex
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173.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Shell Preston Park fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.0% more expensive than the 13 stations within 3 miles (+1.8p)
1.9% above the UK average (+3.2p)
0.4% above the Shell national average (+0.7p)
13th cheapest of 14 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express — 0.3 mi away, save ~41p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.2% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+8.1p)
5.9% above the UK average (+11.2p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.5p)
8th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express — 0.3 mi away, save ~589p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.0% the same as the 13 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.3p)
5th cheapest of 14 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express — 0.3 mi away, save ~40p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
1.9% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+4.0p)
1.1% above the UK average (+2.5p)
1.3% below the Shell national average (-2.9p)
4th cheapest of 7 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express — 0.3 mi away, save ~479p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 219.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 224.9p on 6 Oct
Shell Preston Park price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p 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 | ||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | 219.9p −5.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 175.9p −3.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −5.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 204.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 203.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 198.9p +3.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Preston Park
How much is unleaded at Shell Preston Park?
Unleaded at Shell Preston Park is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 3.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
How much is diesel at Shell Preston Park?
Diesel at Shell Preston Park is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Shell Preston Park the cheapest place for unleaded near Brighton?
No. Right now Shell Preston Park is the 13th cheapest of 14 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express, 0.3 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £0.41 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Preston Park open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Preston Park is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Preston Park have?
Shell Preston Park reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Preston Park change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.