Shell Braidburn fuel prices
Shell · EH10 6AP · Edinburgh
277 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Unleaded here is 4.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 16th cheapest of 17 within 3 miles. Colinton Superstore, 1.1 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 8th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Colinton Superstore, 1.1 miles away, is 8.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Braidburn
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Braidburn?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £108.30
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near EH10 6AP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Colinton Mains Dr, Colinton, Edinburgh
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168.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
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Esso
187 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, West Lothian
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167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 29 days ago
+3.0p dearer
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Shell
50 Dreghorn Link, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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174.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+7.0p dearer
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Asda
3 New Mart Road, Edinburgh
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167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-6.2p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-9.2p cheaper
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JET
21-23 Barclay Place, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
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167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 29 days ago
same
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Sainsbury's
Inglis Green Road, Edinburgh
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167.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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BP
2-4 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, West Lothian
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Sainsbury's
39 Westfield Road, Edinburgh
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167.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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How Shell Braidburn fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.5% more expensive than the 16 stations within 3 miles (+4.3p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
16th cheapest of 17 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colinton Superstore — 1.1 mi away, save ~225p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
9.9% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+18.0p)
5.9% above the UK average (+11.2p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.5p)
7th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colinton Superstore — 1.1 mi away, save ~1,103p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
1.0% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+2.0p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.7% below the Shell national average (-3.3p)
8th cheapest of 16 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colinton Superstore — 1.1 mi away, save ~389p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Braidburn price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times 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 | ||||
| 173.9p −2.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 196.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 197.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 194.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 192.9p | 214.9p | |
| 171.9p +3.0 | 194.9p | 192.9p +3.0 | 214.9p | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Braidburn
How much is unleaded at Shell Braidburn?
Unleaded at Shell Braidburn is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Shell Braidburn?
Diesel at Shell Braidburn is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Shell Braidburn the cheapest place for unleaded near Edinburgh?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Shell Braidburn is the 16th cheapest of 17 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Colinton Superstore, 1.1 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £2.25 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 18 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Braidburn open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Braidburn is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Braidburn have?
Shell Braidburn 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 Braidburn change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
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