Shell Bowmac fuel prices
Shell · EH12 8HW · Edinburgh
19-21 19-21 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian
Unleaded here is 5.6p above the local average. 13th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Corstorphine Extra, 0.1 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 9th cheapest of 14 within 3 miles. Corstorphine Extra, 0.1 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 Bowmac
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Bowmac?
- Unleaded
- £96.75
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £108.30
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near EH12 8HW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
30 Meadow Place Road, Edinburgh
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168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
0.1 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
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Shell
166 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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175.9p
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
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Morrisons
Gyle Avenue, South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh
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168.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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BP
382 Calder Road, Edinburgh, Lothian
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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BP
1 Stenhouse Road, Edinburgh, West Lothian
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 12 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Sainsbury's
Inglis Green Road, Edinburgh
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167.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
39 Westfield Road, Edinburgh
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167.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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Asda
3 New Mart Road, Edinburgh
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167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-8.2p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-9.2p cheaper
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How Shell Bowmac fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.3% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+5.6p)
2.4% above the UK average (+4.2p)
1.0% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)
13th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Corstorphine Extra — 0.1 mi away, save ~380p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 4 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
9.0% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+17.0p)
8.6% above the UK average (+16.2p)
4.9% above the Shell national average (+9.5p)
8th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Corstorphine Extra — 0.1 mi away, save ~1,425p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 204.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
1.9% more expensive than the 13 stations within 3 miles (+3.7p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.7% below the Shell national average (-3.4p)
9th cheapest of 14 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Corstorphine Extra — 0.1 mi away, save ~435p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 195.9p on 5 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 Bowmac price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 175.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 196.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 197.9p | 219.9p | |
| 177.9p | 199.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 177.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 194.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 194.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 192.9p | 214.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 192.9p +1.0 | 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 | 175.9p | 93.65p | 52.95p | 29.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| 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 Bowmac
How much is unleaded at Shell Bowmac?
Unleaded at Shell Bowmac is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 4.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.
How much is diesel at Shell Bowmac?
Diesel at Shell Bowmac 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 Bowmac the cheapest place for unleaded near Edinburgh?
No. Right now Shell Bowmac is the 13th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Corstorphine Extra, 0.1 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £3.80 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Bowmac open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Bowmac is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Bowmac have?
Shell Bowmac 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 Bowmac change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
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