Shell Barking fuel prices

Shell · IG11 8BU · Barking

London Road, Barking, Essex

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Updated 18 hours ago

Unleaded here is 3.5p above the local average. 26th cheapest of 28 within 3 miles. Barking Superstore, 0.1 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Full comparison

Diesel here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 9th cheapest of 27 within 3 miles. Barking Superstore, 0.1 miles away, is 5.0p 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 Barking

Unleaded
173.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
18 hours ago
Super Unleaded
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
195.9p
▲ 1.0p this week
5 days ago
Super Diesel
219.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Barking?

Unleaded
£95.65
Super Unleaded
£109.95
Diesel
£107.75
Super Diesel
£120.95

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Petrol stations near IG11 8BU

Station Unleaded
Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Highbridge Road, Barking
168.9p
-5.0p cheaper
0.1 mi · Diesel 190.9pLast reported 3 days ago -5.0p cheaper
Esso
433 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Essex
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.6 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 11 days ago +3.0p dearer
BP
Alfreds Way, Ilford, Essex
172.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 194.9pLast reported 17 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Shell
Shell (Uk) Ltd, 200, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LW, Ilford
169.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 8 days ago +3.0p dearer
Sainsbury's
1 Claps Gate Lane, London
167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.1 mi · Diesel 189.9pLast reported 20 days ago -6.0p cheaper
Eastham Service Station
East Ham Service Station, 194, High Street South, London
169.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.1 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 27 days ago +1.0p dearer
Shell
409-419 High St Nth, East Ham, London
Road closure on High Street North (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 27 Nov)
173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
1.2 mi · Diesel 203.9pLast reported 6 days ago +8.0p dearer
Shell
893-903 Romford Rd, East Ham, London
173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
1.3 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago +6.0p 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 Toilets 24-hour fuel Water filling LPG pumps

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 Service Station
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Shell Barking fuel prices compare

Unleaded

2.1% more expensive than the 27 stations within 3 miles (+3.5p)

1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)

0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)

26th cheapest of 28 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Barking Superstore — 0.1 mi away, save ~271p after the drive

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

Lowest 173.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 174.9p on 8 Oct

Super Unleaded

Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

0.5% cheaper than the 26 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)

1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)

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

9th cheapest of 27 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Barking Superstore — 0.1 mi away, save ~271p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 194.9p on 25 Oct · Highest 195.9p 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 Barking price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.

Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Diesel has risen 1.0p 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
173.9p −1.0 199.9p 195.9p 219.9p
174.9p 199.9p 195.9p +1.0 219.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
174.9p 199.9p 194.9p −1.0 219.9p
174.9p 199.9p 195.9p +1.0 219.9p
174.9p +2.0 199.9p 194.9p 219.9p
More than 30 days ago
172.9p −1.0 199.9p 194.9p −1.0 219.9p
173.9p +2.0 199.9p 195.9p +2.0 219.9p
171.9p 199.9p 193.9p −1.0 219.9p
171.9p 199.9p +5.0 194.9p 219.9p +5.0
171.9p +2.0 194.9p 194.9p +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 195.9p 110.25p 52.95p 32.70p
Super Diesel 219.9p 130.25p 52.95p 36.70p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Shell Barking

How much is unleaded at Shell Barking?

Unleaded at Shell Barking is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.

How much is diesel at Shell Barking?

Diesel at Shell Barking is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.

Is Shell Barking the cheapest place for unleaded near Barking?

No. Right now Shell Barking is the 26th cheapest of 28 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Barking Superstore, 0.1 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £2.71 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

Is Shell Barking open 24 hours?

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

What fuel and facilities does Shell Barking have?

Shell Barking reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and LPG pumps.

How often does Shell Barking change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.