Shell Old Street fuel prices
Shell · EC1V 9BP · Finsbury
198-208 Old Street, London, London
Unleaded here is 4.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 21st cheapest of 23 within 3 miles. Tgc - The Angel, 0.4 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Asda Bethnal Green Vallance Road, 1.1 miles away, is 5.0p 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 Old Street
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Old Street?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near EC1V 9BP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
241 City Road, Islington, London
|
172.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
|
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Asda
112 Vallance Road, London, Greater London
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169.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
139-149 Whitechapel Road, London, London
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172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
|
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Shell
276 Upper Street, London, London
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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BP
319, Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9LH, London
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
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Esso
219-227 Caledonian Road, London
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170.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
101-103 Southwark Bridge Road, London, London
Stop/go boards on Union Street
|
177.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
77 - 101 The Highway, Shadwell, London
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171.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
|
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How Shell Old Street fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.7% more expensive than the 22 stations within 3 miles (+4.7p)
3.2% above the UK average (+5.5p)
1.7% above the Shell national average (+2.9p)
21st cheapest of 23 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Tgc - The Angel — 0.4 mi away, save ~203p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 30 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 52 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.3% cheaper than the 17 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.1% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
4th cheapest of 18 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Bethnal Green Vallance Road — 1.1 mi away, save ~223p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Old Street price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time 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 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 176.9p −3.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| 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 Old Street
How much is unleaded at Shell Old Street?
Unleaded at Shell Old Street is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Old Street?
Diesel at Shell Old Street is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Old Street the cheapest place for unleaded near Finsbury?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Shell Old Street is the 21st cheapest of 23 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Tgc - The Angel, 0.4 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £2.03 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Old Street open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Old Street is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Old Street have?
Shell Old Street 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 Old Street change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
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