Shell Smithdown Road fuel prices
Shell · L15 5AH · Liverpool
224 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside
Unleaded here is 4.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 24 days ago. 17th cheapest of 19 within 3 miles. Asda Sefton Park Superstore, 0.5 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 24 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 17th cheapest of 19 within 3 miles. Asda Sefton Park Superstore, 0.5 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Smithdown Road
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Smithdown Road?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near L15 5AH
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda
126 Smithdown Road, Liverpool, Merseyside
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172.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Mather Ave, Liverpool
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165.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-11.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
|
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Esso Victoria Service Station
Costcutter Petrol, Victoria Service Station, 2, Albert Park, Liverpool
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173.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
17A Aigburth Road, Liverpool, Merseyside
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Shell
Edge Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
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179.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
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Texaco
Stanley Service Station, Edge Lane Service Station, 431, Edge Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool
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177.9pLast reported 15 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
44-48 Queens Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside
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175.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9p -1.0p cheaper
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Go
32, Bowring Park Road, Liverpool, L14 3PA, Liverpool
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164.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-12.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Smithdown Road fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.8% more expensive than the 18 stations within 3 miles (+4.9p)
3.0% above the UK average (+5.2p)
1.5% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
17th cheapest of 19 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Sefton Park Superstore — 0.5 mi away, save ~198p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
8.8% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+16.6p)
8.6% above the UK average (+16.3p)
4.9% above the Shell national average (+9.6p)
11th cheapest of 12 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Liverpool Allerton Rd Superstore — 1.0 mi away, save ~1,550p 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
2.0% more expensive than the 18 stations within 3 miles (+3.9p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
17th cheapest of 19 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Sefton Park Superstore — 0.5 mi away, save ~307p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Smithdown Road price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 174.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p +3.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 193.9p | 219.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 193.9p −2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 195.9p | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 195.9p +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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Smithdown Road
How much is unleaded at Shell Smithdown Road?
Unleaded at Shell Smithdown Road is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 5.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Smithdown Road?
Diesel at Shell Smithdown Road is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Smithdown Road the cheapest place for unleaded near Liverpool?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 24 days ago, Shell Smithdown Road is the 17th cheapest of 19 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Sefton Park Superstore, 0.5 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £1.98 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 24 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Smithdown Road open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Smithdown Road is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Smithdown Road have?
Shell Smithdown Road reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Smithdown Road change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.