Shell Chester fuel prices
Shell · CH3 5NJ · Chester
Tarvin Road, Chester, Cheshire
Unleaded here is 7.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 8th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Chester, 0.6 miles away, is 9.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 8th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Chester, 0.6 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Chester
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Chester?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £111.60
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near CH3 5NJ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Caldy Valley Road, Great Boughton, Chester
|
169.9p
-9.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire
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177.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Asda Express
Queen's Park Road, Handbridge, Chester
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Whitchurch Road, Rowton, Chester
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Esso
Parkgate Road, Chester
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176.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
2.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Esso
Tarvin Road, Chester
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179.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
2.3 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 24 days ago
same
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EG On The Move
Liverpool Road, Moston, Chester, Cheshire
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171.9p
-7.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Chester fuel prices compare
Unleaded
4.3% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+7.3p)
4.2% above the UK average (+7.2p)
2.7% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
8th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Chester — 0.6 mi away, save ~467p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 51 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.5% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+2.9p)
2.3% above the UK average (+4.5p)
1.3% above the Shell national average (+2.6p)
8th cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Chester — 0.6 mi away, save ~190p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 202.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
3.7% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+8.2p)
5.7% above the UK average (+12.5p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+7.1p)
4th cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Handbridge Express Petrol — 1.4 mi away, save ~694p 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 Chester price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed 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 not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 202.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 202.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 199.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 178.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 197.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 194.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 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 | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 202.9p | 116.15p | 52.95p | 33.80p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Chester
How much is unleaded at Shell Chester?
Unleaded at Shell Chester is 178.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 7.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.40.
How much is diesel at Shell Chester?
Diesel at Shell Chester is 202.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 4.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.60.
Is Shell Chester the cheapest place for unleaded near Chester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Shell Chester is the 8th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Chester, 0.6 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £4.67 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Shell Chester?
Shell Chester is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Chester have?
Shell Chester reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Shell Chester change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.