Shell Gayton fuel prices
Shell · CH60 3RY · Heswall
Chester Road, Wirral, Merseyside, Merseyside
Unleaded here is 2.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 4th cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Pensby Service Station, 1.7 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Pensby Service Station, 1.7 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Gayton
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Gayton?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CH60 3RY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Pensby Service Station, 367 Pensby Road, Wirral
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173.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Pensby Road, Wirral
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173.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Chester High Road, Neston, Merseyside
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174.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
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How Shell Gayton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+2.7p)
3.0% above the UK average (+5.2p)
1.5% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
4th cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Pensby Service Station — 1.7 mi away, save ~85p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.7% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+1.3p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Pensby Service Station — 1.7 mi away, save ~26p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Gayton 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 not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 194.9p | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 194.9p +2.0 | 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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Gayton
How much is unleaded at Shell Gayton?
Unleaded at Shell Gayton is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 5.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Gayton?
Diesel at Shell Gayton is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Gayton the cheapest place for unleaded near Heswall?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Shell Gayton is the 4th cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Pensby Service Station, 1.7 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £0.85 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 16 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Gayton open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Gayton is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Gayton have?
Shell Gayton 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 Gayton change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.