Shell Upton fuel prices
Shell · CH49 0UE · Birkenhead
Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, Merseyside
Unleaded here is 2.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 8th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Upton, 0.1 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 8th cheapest of 10 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Upton, 0.1 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Upton
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Upton?
- Unleaded
- £97.85
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.05
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CH49 0UE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Upton By Pass, Wirral
|
174.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
0.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Greasby Road, Greasby Wirral, Cheshire
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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173.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
157 Hoylake Road, Wirral
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175.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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BP
Hoylake Road, Moreton, Wirral
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177.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Pensby Road, Wirral
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173.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
342A Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Bidston Link Road, Birkenhead
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172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Upton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+2.7p)
3.6% above the UK average (+6.2p)
2.1% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
8th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Upton — 0.1 mi away, save ~159p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 177.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 3 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.5% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+3.0p)
1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.6p)
8th cheapest of 10 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Upton — 0.1 mi away, save ~214p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 35 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Upton price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times 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 7 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 −1.0 | 204.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 202.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 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.
Common questions about Shell Upton
How much is unleaded at Shell Upton?
Unleaded at Shell Upton is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 6.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.
How much is diesel at Shell Upton?
Diesel at Shell Upton 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 Upton the cheapest place for unleaded near Birkenhead?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Shell Upton is the 8th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Upton, 0.1 miles away, charges 174.9p, which saves about £1.59 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 9 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Upton open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Upton is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Upton have?
Shell Upton 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 Upton change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.