Shell Wirral Way fuel prices
Shell · CH42 0HA · Birkenhead
413 Borough Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Unleaded here is 6.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 15th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Birkenhead, 0.9 miles away, is 8.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 5.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 15th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Birkenhead, 0.9 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Wirral Way
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Wirral Way?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.60
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near CH42 0HA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
6 New Chester Road, Birkenhead
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179.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
0.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
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Esso
117 New Chester Road, Birkenhead
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177.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
0.9 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Sainsbury's
342A Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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171.9p
-8.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Go
119 New Chester Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead
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164.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
0.9 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
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BP
Laird Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside
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178.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
152 Kings Road, Birkenhead, Liverpool
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169.9p
-10.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
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Valero
26 Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirrel
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169.9p
-10.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Shell
Lloyds Corner / Liscard Road, Wallasey, Merseyside
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 11 days ago
same
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Amenities
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Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Shell Wirral Way fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.9% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+6.8p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.2p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+5.7p)
15th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Birkenhead — 0.9 mi away, save ~400p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 23 Oct
Super Unleaded
8.7% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+16.4p)
8.6% above the UK average (+16.3p)
4.9% above the Shell national average (+9.6p)
9th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Birkenhead — 0.9 mi away, save ~1,112p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 204.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 209.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
2.7% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+5.3p)
2.3% above the UK average (+4.5p)
1.3% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
15th cheapest of 16 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Birkenhead — 0.9 mi away, save ~177p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 202.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 30 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Wirral Way 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 not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in 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 held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p −5.0 | 202.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 204.9p | 229.9p | |
| 181.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 181.9p | 204.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | 224.9p +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 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 | 179.9p | 96.95p | 52.95p | 30.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| 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 Wirral Way
How much is unleaded at Shell Wirral Way?
Unleaded at Shell Wirral Way is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 8.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Wirral Way?
Diesel at Shell Wirral Way 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 Wirral Way the cheapest place for unleaded near Birkenhead?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 10 days ago, Shell Wirral Way is the 15th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Birkenhead, 0.9 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £4.00 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Wirral Way open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Wirral Way is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Wirral Way have?
Shell Wirral Way 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 Wirral Way change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.