Shell Leith fuel prices
Shell · EH6 7LE · Edinburgh
7 7 Seafield Road, Leith, Midlothian
Unleaded here is 3.2p above the local average. 8th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Rj Fuels Ltd, 0.5 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 7th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Rj Fuels Ltd, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Leith
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Leith?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near EH6 7LE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Jet Restalrig Service Station
128, Restalrig Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6UW, Edinburgh
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171.9p
-3.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
Portobello Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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171.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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BP
77 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, West Lothian
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
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Asda
2 Sandpiper Drive, Edinburgh
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169.7pLast reported 12 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 193.7pLast reported 12 days ago
-5.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
226 Willowbrae Road, Edinburgh
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171.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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BP
23 Canonmills, Edinburgh, Midlothian
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
2.0 mi
· Diesel 195.9p -3.0p cheaper
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BP
2-4 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, West Lothian
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
same
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Asda
100 The Jewel, Brunstane, Edinburgh
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171.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-3.2p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
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How Shell Leith fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+3.2p)
1.9% above the UK average (+3.2p)
0.4% above the Shell national average (+0.7p)
8th cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rj Fuels Ltd — 0.5 mi away, save ~142p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
4.7% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+9.0p)
5.9% above the UK average (+11.2p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.5p)
4th cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rj Fuels Ltd — 0.5 mi away, save ~524p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 30 Oct
Diesel
1.3% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.7% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
7th cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rj Fuels Ltd — 0.5 mi away, save ~30p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
2.3% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+5.0p)
1.1% above the UK average (+2.5p)
1.3% below the Shell national average (-2.9p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rj Fuels Ltd — 0.5 mi away, save ~358p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 219.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 224.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Leith price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 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 has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 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 | ||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 198.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 198.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 219.9p −5.0 | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 177.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −1.0 | 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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Leith
How much is unleaded at Shell Leith?
Unleaded at Shell Leith is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 3.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
How much is diesel at Shell Leith?
Diesel at Shell Leith is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Shell Leith the cheapest place for unleaded near Edinburgh?
No. Right now Shell Leith is the 8th cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Rj Fuels Ltd, 0.5 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £1.42 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Leith open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Leith is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Leith have?
Shell Leith 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 Leith change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
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