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Gem Bowness fuel prices

Shell · LA23 3DN · Bowness-On-Windermere

Merlin Building, Rayrigg Road, Bowness On Windermere, Cumbria

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Updated 4 days ago
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Unleaded here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Gem Bowness

Unleaded
168.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
4 days ago
Super Unleaded
183.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
4 days ago
Diesel
198.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Super Diesel
213.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Gem Bowness?

Unleaded
£92.90
Super Unleaded
£101.15
Diesel
£109.40
Super Diesel
£117.65

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Petrol stations near LA23 3DN

Station Unleaded
Essar
Essar Service Station, Main Road, Windermere, LA23 1DX, Windermere
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Main Road (starts Mon 2 Nov)
168.8p
-0.1p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 13 days ago
Shell
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria
Road closure on From The A591 Aside Colgarth View To The A592 (starts Thu 5 Nov, until 9 Nov)
170.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.9 mi · Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
BP
A591 Near Windermere, Cumbria, Lake District
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
2.9 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 23 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–23:00
Tuesday 06:00–23:00
Wednesday 06:00–23:00
Thursday 06:00–23:00
Friday 06:00–23:00
Saturday 06:00–23:00
Sunday 06:00–23:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) AdBlue pumps Air pump / screenwash Toilets Water filling

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.

Well-rated food within half a mile

Spar Store, Bowness
0.0 mi · check opening hours
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2025
Lake Raj
0.1 mi · check opening hours
4 out of 5 inspected Jul 2026
Choccobar
0.1 mi · check opening hours
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2026
Hubble Bubble and Wellbeing Tea Room and Cake hut
0.1 mi · check opening hours
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Gem Bowness fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.6% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)

1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)

3.1% below the Shell national average (-5.3p)

2nd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Lowest 168.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 22 Oct

Super Unleaded

2.5% below the UK average (-4.8p)

5.9% below the Shell national average (-11.5p)

Lowest 183.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 186.9p on 22 Oct

Diesel

Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Diesel

Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Gem Bowness price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

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

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
168.9p −2.0 183.9p −2.0 198.9p 213.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
170.9p −1.0 185.9p −1.0 198.9p 213.9p
171.9p −1.0 186.9p −1.0 198.9p 213.9p
More than 30 days ago
172.9p −1.0 187.9p 198.9p −1.0 213.9p +2.0
173.9p +1.0 187.9p 199.9p +1.0 211.9p
172.9p +1.0 187.9p +1.0 198.9p +1.0 211.9p +1.0
171.9p +1.0 186.9p +1.0 197.9p +1.0 210.9p +1.0
170.9p +1.0 185.9p +1.0 196.9p +3.0 209.9p +3.0
169.9p +2.0 184.9p +2.0 193.9p +2.0 206.9p +2.0
167.9p 182.9p 191.9p +2.0 204.9p +2.0

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 168.9p 87.75p 52.95p 28.20p
Super Unleaded 183.9p 100.25p 52.95p 30.70p
Diesel 198.9p 112.75p 52.95p 33.20p
Super Diesel 213.9p 125.25p 52.95p 35.70p

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

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Common questions about Gem Bowness

How much is unleaded at Gem Bowness?

Unleaded at Gem Bowness is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.

Is Gem Bowness the cheapest place for unleaded near Bowness-On-Windermere?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Gem Bowness is the 2nd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.

What are the opening hours of Gem Bowness?

Gem Bowness is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Gem Bowness have?

Gem Bowness reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.

How often does Gem Bowness change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.