Shell Doggetts Lane fuel prices
Shell · CO6 1EU · Colchester
London Road, Colchester, Essex
Unleaded here is 3.2p above the local average. 5th cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Shell Sextons, 0.6 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Stanway, 2.5 miles away, is 3.0p 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 Doggetts Lane
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Doggetts Lane?
- Unleaded
- £96.75
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CO6 1EU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Shell
Coggeshall Road, Colchester, Essex
|
172.9p
-3.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 48 days ago
|
|
Shell
85 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester
|
176.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
|
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Esso
A12 Feering, Feering / Colchester, Essex
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
|
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Esso
Aldford Service Station, Halstead Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
|
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Sainsbury's
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester
|
169.9p
-6.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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How Shell Doggetts Lane fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+3.2p)
2.5% above the UK average (+4.3p)
1.0% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)
5th cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Shell Sextons — 0.6 mi away, save ~137p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 175.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 51 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+1.5p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Stanway — 2.5 mi away, save ~43p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
3.5% above the UK average (+7.6p)
1.1% above the Shell national average (+2.3p)
Lowest 224.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Doggetts Lane price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 175.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 177.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −4.0 | 224.9p −5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 197.9p | 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 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 | 175.9p | 93.65p | 52.95p | 29.30p |
| 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 Doggetts Lane
How much is unleaded at Shell Doggetts Lane?
Unleaded at Shell Doggetts Lane is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 4.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.
How much is diesel at Shell Doggetts Lane?
Diesel at Shell Doggetts Lane 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 Doggetts Lane the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Right now Shell Doggetts Lane is the 5th cheapest of 6 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Shell Sextons, 0.6 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £1.37 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Doggetts Lane open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Doggetts Lane is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Doggetts Lane have?
Shell Doggetts Lane 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 Doggetts Lane change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.