Shell Little Waitrose Thorley fuel prices
Shell · CM23 3LA · Bishop's Stortford
London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 0.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 28 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Thorley, 0.8 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Thorley, 0.8 miles away, is 5.0p 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 Little Waitrose Thorley
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Thorley?
- Unleaded
- £100.60
- Super Unleaded
- £115.45
- Diesel
- £112.70
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CM23 3LA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
1 Thorley Neighborhood Centre, Bishop's Stortford
|
175.9p
-7.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
1 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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182.9pLast reported 28 days ago
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 23 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Motorway Services, Old Dumnow Road, Bishops Stortford, Birchanger Green, Essex
|
192.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+10.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 218.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+14.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Bishops Park Centre, Lancaster Way, Bishop's Stortford
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176.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Esso
Start Hill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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177.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 204.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
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Amenities
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How Shell Little Waitrose Thorley fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+0.5p)
6.5% above the UK average (+11.2p)
5.0% above the Shell national average (+8.7p)
3rd cheapest of 5 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Thorley — 0.8 mi away, save ~347p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 180.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 182.9p on 4 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.8% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+5.7p)
11.3% above the UK average (+21.2p)
7.5% above the Shell national average (+14.6p)
2nd cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Thorley — 0.8 mi away, save ~1,169p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 209.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 209.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
1.1% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-2.3p)
3.3% above the UK average (+6.5p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.6p)
2nd cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Thorley — 0.8 mi away, save ~235p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 204.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Little Waitrose Thorley 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 Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time 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 | ||||
| 182.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 204.9p | 224.9p | |
| 182.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 182.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 180.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +4.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 180.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 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 | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 209.9p | 121.95p | 52.95p | 35.00p |
| Diesel | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Thorley
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Thorley?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Thorley is 182.9p per litre, last reported on 4 October 2026. That is 11.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £100.60.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Thorley?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Thorley is 204.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 6.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.70.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Thorley the cheapest place for unleaded near Bishop's Stortford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 28 days ago, Shell Little Waitrose Thorley is the 3rd cheapest of 5 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Thorley, 0.8 miles away, charges 175.9p, which saves about £3.47 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Shell Little Waitrose Thorley?
Shell Little Waitrose Thorley is open Monday to Friday 06:00–22:30, Saturday to Sunday 07:00–22:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Thorley have?
Shell Little Waitrose Thorley reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, Water filling and AdBlue pumps.
How often does Shell Little Waitrose Thorley change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
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