Shell Harlow fuel prices
Shell · CM17 9AD · Harlow
Bypass Potter Street, Harlow, Essex
Unleaded here is 3.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. 10th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Rontec Harlow, 1.0 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Harlow
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Harlow?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CM17 9AD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
BP
Potter Street, Harlow, Essex
|
179.9pLast reported 25 days ago
same
0.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
|
|
Esso
Tillwicks Road, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex
|
178.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
|
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Tesco
Church Langley Way, Harlow
Lane closure on Church Langley Way
|
176.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
|
K&S Fuels Ltd
Jet Epping, Thornwood High Road, Epping
|
176.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
same
|
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BP
Southern Way, Harlow, Essex
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178.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
|
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Esso
Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex
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175.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
|
|
Sainsbury's
Fifth Allende Avenue, Harlow
|
176.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, East Road, Harlow
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176.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
How Shell Harlow fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.7% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+3.0p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.2p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+5.7p)
10th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rontec Harlow — 1.0 mi away, save ~6p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.2% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+0.4p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
4th cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 199.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 6 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Harlow 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 and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p 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 | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p +3.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +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 | 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 Harlow
How much is unleaded at Shell Harlow?
Unleaded at Shell Harlow is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 7 October 2026. That is 8.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Harlow?
Diesel at Shell Harlow is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Harlow the cheapest place for unleaded near Harlow?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 25 days ago, Shell Harlow is the 10th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Rontec Harlow, 1.0 miles away, charges 178.9p, which saves about £0.06 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Harlow open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Harlow is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Harlow have?
Shell Harlow reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and LPG pumps.
How often does Shell Harlow change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.