Shell Lancaster fuel prices
Shell · LA1 3PE · Lancaster
Caton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire
Diesel here is 2.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 6th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Asda Lancaster Superstore, 1.6 miles away, is 4.2p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Lancaster
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Lancaster?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.05
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near LA1 3PE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Owen Road, Lancaster
|
179.9pLast reported 5 days ago
0.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Asda
Ovangle Road, Lancaster
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173.9pLast reported 19 days ago
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.2p cheaper
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Gulf
Pye Motors Ltd, Ovangle Road, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Morecambe
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178.0pLast reported 19 days ago
1.9 mi
· Diesel 204.0pLast reported 13 days ago
+2.1p dearer
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Sainsbury's
253 Lancaster Road, Morecambe
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170.9pLast reported 4 days ago
2.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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BP
Scotforth Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Lancashire
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176.9p
2.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Esso
Spar Stores, Fillit Filling Station, 160, Coastal Road, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 43 days ago
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JET
166 Scotforth Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Lancashire
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171.9p
2.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Gulf
Station Garage (Caton) Ltd, Lancaster Road, Caton, Lancaster
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
3.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 23 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Lancaster fuel prices compare
Unleaded
Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Unleaded
Last reported 48 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.3% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)
1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.6p)
6th cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Lancaster Superstore — 1.6 mi away, save ~154p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
5.7% above the UK average (+12.5p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+7.1p)
Lowest 229.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Lancaster price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 197.9p +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 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 | 201.9p | 115.25p | 52.95p | 33.70p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Lancaster
How much is diesel at Shell Lancaster?
Diesel at Shell Lancaster is 201.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 3.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.05.
Is Shell Lancaster open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Lancaster is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Lancaster have?
Shell Lancaster 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 Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Shell Lancaster change its prices?
Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.