Shell Bourne End fuel prices

Shell · HP1 2SB · Berkhamsted

A41 Service Area, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 3.4p above the local average. 7th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Hempstead Service Station, 0.8 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Full comparison

Diesel here is 0.7p below the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 4th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Hempstead Service Station, 0.8 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 26 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Shell Bourne End

Unleaded
169.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
194.9p
▼ 5.0p this week
2 days ago
Diesel
195.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Diesel
224.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Bourne End?

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£107.20
Diesel
£107.75
Super Diesel
£123.70

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Petrol stations near HP1 2SB

Station Unleaded
Gulf
London Road
168.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi · Diesel 194.9pLast reported 26 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Esso
London Road, Berkhamsted
164.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.4 mi · Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
Texaco
Forest Service Station, 489, London Road, Hemel Hempstead
164.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
1.9 mi · Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 32 days ago
Esso
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead
166.9p
-3.0p cheaper
2.0 mi · Diesel 194.9p -1.0p cheaper
Shell
345 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
172.9p
+3.0p dearer
2.3 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 10 days ago +3.0p dearer
Esso
14 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
162.9p
-7.0p cheaper
2.8 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 6 days ago +2.0p dearer
Sainsbury's
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
160.9p
-9.0p cheaper
2.9 mi · Diesel 193.9p -2.0p cheaper
Shell
Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5HD, Hemel Hempstead
167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.9 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago +3.0p dearer

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash Toilets 24-hour fuel Water filling Suitable for HGVs

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Shell Bourne End
5 out of 5 inspected Jun 2026

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Shell Bourne End fuel prices compare

Unleaded

2.0% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+3.4p)

1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)

2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)

7th cheapest of 8 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Hempstead Service Station — 0.8 mi away, save ~20p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct

Super Unleaded

4.2% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+7.8p)

3.3% above the UK average (+6.2p)

0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.5p)

5th cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Asda Hall Park Express Petrol — 1.4 mi away, save ~536p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 194.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 5 Oct

Diesel

0.4% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-0.7p)

1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)

2.2% below the Shell national average (-4.4p)

4th cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Hempstead Service Station — 0.8 mi away, save ~18p 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 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Shell Bourne End price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.

Super Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times 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
169.9p −1.0 194.9p −5.0 195.9p 224.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
170.9p −1.0 199.9p 195.9p 224.9p
171.9p −1.0 199.9p 195.9p 224.9p
172.9p −2.0 199.9p 195.9p −2.0 224.9p
174.9p 199.9p 197.9p +2.0 224.9p
174.9p +2.0 199.9p 195.9p 224.9p
172.9p −3.0 199.9p −5.0 195.9p −5.0 224.9p
More than 30 days ago
175.9p −2.0 204.9p 200.9p +1.0 224.9p
177.9p 204.9p 199.9p −2.0 224.9p
177.9p 204.9p 201.9p +1.0 224.9p

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 48% 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 169.9p 88.65p 52.95p 28.30p
Super Unleaded 194.9p 109.45p 52.95p 32.50p
Diesel 195.9p 110.25p 52.95p 32.70p
Super Diesel 224.9p 134.45p 52.95p 37.50p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Shell Bourne End

How much is unleaded at Shell Bourne End?

Unleaded at Shell Bourne End is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Shell Bourne End?

Diesel at Shell Bourne End is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.

Is Shell Bourne End the cheapest place for unleaded near Berkhamsted?

No. Right now Shell Bourne End is the 7th cheapest of 8 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Hempstead Service Station, 0.8 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.20 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

Is Shell Bourne End open 24 hours?

Yes. Shell Bourne End is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Shell Bourne End have?

Shell Bourne End 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, Water filling and Suitable for HGVs.

How often does Shell Bourne End change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.