Shell Sextons fuel prices
Shell · CO6 1LT · Colchester
Coggeshall Road, Colchester, Essex
Unleaded here is 0.4p below the local average. 4th cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Stanway, 2.9 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Sextons
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Sextons?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near CO6 1LT
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Shell
London Road, Colchester, Essex
|
175.9p
+3.0p dearer
0.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 10 days ago
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Shell
85 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester
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176.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+4.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
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Esso
A12 Feering, Feering / Colchester, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Esso
Aldford Service Station, Halstead Road, Colchester
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171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
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Sainsbury's
1 Western Approach, Stanway, Colchester
|
169.9p
-3.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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Amenities
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How Shell Sextons fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-0.4p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.3p)
0.7% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
4th cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Stanway — 2.9 mi away, save ~33p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.6% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+7.0p)
6.0% above the UK average (+11.3p)
2.4% above the Shell national average (+4.6p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Aldford Service Station — 2.7 mi away, save ~303p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 26 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Sextons price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 174.9p −2.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 177.9p +3.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 197.9p +3.0 | 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 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 | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| 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 Sextons
How much is unleaded at Shell Sextons?
Unleaded at Shell Sextons is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
Is Shell Sextons the cheapest place for unleaded near Colchester?
No. Right now Shell Sextons is the 4th cheapest of 6 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Stanway, 2.9 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.33 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Sextons open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Sextons is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Sextons have?
Shell Sextons 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 Sextons change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.