Shell Penrith fuel prices
Shell · CA11 8HU · Penrith
Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria
Unleaded here is 1.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Penrith, 0.5 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Penrith, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Penrith
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Penrith?
- Unleaded
- £96.75
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near CA11 8HU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Bridge Lane, Penrith
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175.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
0.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Morrisons
Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria
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173.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
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Murco
Ullswater Road Garage, Unit 10, Ullswater Road Business Park, Ullswater Road, Penrith
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174.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
0.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
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BP
Hills Of Corby Hill Ltd, Townhead Garage, Scotland Road, Penrith
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Macadam Way
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174.9pLast reported 21 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 21 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Esso
Davidsons Garage (Penrith) Ltd, Scotland Road, Penrith, CA11 7NR, Penrith
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Macadam Way
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174.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 21 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Esso
Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, CA11 0DQ, Penrith
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174.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9p same
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Chambers Garage Ltd
Chambers Garage, Tirril, Penrith, CA10 2JF, Penrith
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171.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Chambers Garage Ltd
Chambers Garage, Tirril, Penrith, CA10 2JF, Penrith
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171.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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How Shell Penrith fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+1.5p)
2.5% above the UK average (+4.3p)
1.0% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Penrith — 0.5 mi away, save ~89p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 175.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.4% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-0.8p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.3p)
2nd cheapest of 6 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Penrith — 0.5 mi away, save ~33p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
5.3% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+11.0p)
1.2% above the UK average (+2.6p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.7p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Townhead Filling Station — 0.8 mi away, save ~289p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 219.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 224.9p on 9 Oct
Shell Penrith 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 has held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed 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 | ||||
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 197.9p −2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 219.9p −5.0 | |
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +5.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 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 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 | 175.9p | 93.65p | 52.95p | 29.30p |
| 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 Penrith
How much is unleaded at Shell Penrith?
Unleaded at Shell Penrith is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 4.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.
How much is diesel at Shell Penrith?
Diesel at Shell Penrith is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Shell Penrith the cheapest place for unleaded near Penrith?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 25 days ago, Shell Penrith is the 3rd cheapest of 3 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Penrith, 0.5 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £0.89 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 18 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Penrith open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Penrith is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Penrith have?
Shell Penrith reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Penrith change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.