Shell Countess Wear fuel prices
Shell · EX2 6HD · Exeter
399 Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon
Unleaded here is 2.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 12th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Exeter Vale Extra, 0.7 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 9th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Exeter Vale Extra, 0.7 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Countess Wear
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Countess Wear?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.60
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near EX2 6HD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Russell Way, Exeter
|
175.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Central Convenience
Matford Filling Station, Old Dawlish Road, Exminster
|
177.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 20 days ago
same
|
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BP
Honiton Road, Exeter, Devon
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174.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
85 Fore Street, Exeter
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176.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Best One
Dunns Motors Ltd, 11, Trusham Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter
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178.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 202.9p same
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BP
Exeter Service Area, M5 J30, Exeter, Devon
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194.9p
+15.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +17.0p dearer
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Sainsbury's
Alphington Road, Exeter
Give and take on Legion Way (was due to start Mon 7 Sep, until 6 Nov)
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176.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Alphington Road, Exeter, Devon
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177.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Countess Wear fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.6% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+2.9p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.2p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+5.7p)
12th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Exeter Vale Extra — 0.7 mi away, save ~187p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 180.9p on 3 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.3% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+0.7p)
2.3% above the UK average (+4.5p)
1.3% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
9th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Exeter Vale Extra — 0.7 mi away, save ~185p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 202.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 204.9p 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 Countess Wear price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed 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 | ||||
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 202.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 180.9p | 204.9p | 202.9p | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 202.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 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 46% 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 | 179.9p | 96.95p | 52.95p | 30.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 202.9p | 116.15p | 52.95p | 33.80p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Countess Wear
How much is unleaded at Shell Countess Wear?
Unleaded at Shell Countess Wear is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 8.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Countess Wear?
Diesel at Shell Countess Wear is 202.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 4.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.60.
Is Shell Countess Wear the cheapest place for unleaded near Exeter?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Shell Countess Wear is the 12th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Exeter Vale Extra, 0.7 miles away, charges 175.9p, which saves about £1.87 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 Countess Wear open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Countess Wear is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Countess Wear have?
Shell Countess Wear 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 Countess Wear change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.