Shell Durham fuel prices
Shell · DH1 1LU · Durham
High Street, Durham, County Durham
Unleaded here is 5.0p above the local average. 6th cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. MFG Dragonville, 1.1 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 5th cheapest of 6 within 3 miles. Durham Extra, 1.4 miles away, is 4.0p 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 Durham
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Durham?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near DH1 1LU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Alma Place, Durham, County Durham
|
167.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
|
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Gulf
A690, West Rainton, Houghton-Le-Spring, County Durham
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167.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Dragons Ln, Dragonville Industrial Estate, Durham
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
St. Giles Service Station, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1JA, Durham, Durham
|
165.9p
-7.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Unit K, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, Durham
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167.9p
-5.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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How Shell Durham fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.0% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+5.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)
0.8% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
6th cheapest of 6 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Dragonville — 1.1 mi away, save ~226p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 174.9p 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
1.1% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+2.2p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
5th cheapest of 6 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Durham Extra — 1.4 mi away, save ~152p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
4.4% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+9.5p)
3.5% above the UK average (+7.6p)
1.0% above the Shell national average (+2.2p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: West Rainton Service Station — 1.3 mi away, save ~370p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 224.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Durham price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Super 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p −5.0 | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 174.9p | 199.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +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 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 Durham
How much is unleaded at Shell Durham?
Unleaded at Shell Durham is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
How much is diesel at Shell Durham?
Diesel at Shell Durham is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Durham the cheapest place for unleaded near Durham?
No. Right now Shell Durham is the 6th cheapest of 6 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Dragonville, 1.1 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £2.26 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Durham open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Durham is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Durham have?
Shell Durham reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Durham change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.