Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston fuel prices
Shell · LE4 3BT · Leicester
A46/A6 A46/A6 Trunk Road, Birstall, Leicestershire
Unleaded here is 8.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 27 days ago. 13th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.3 miles away, is 13.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 8.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 12th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.3 miles away, is 13.0p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £112.70
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near LE4 3BT
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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R.e.mills Motor Engineers
Remills Motor Engineers, 34-36, Town Green Street, Rothley, Leicester
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195.6poldLast reported 217 days ago
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 42 days ago
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Costco
3 Westmoreland Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Westmoreland Avenue (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 8 Nov)
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166.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-13.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-13.0p cheaper
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Asda
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 194.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-10.2p cheaper
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BP
400 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicestershire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
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Shell
500 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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Shell
50/52 Wanlip Road, Syston, Leicester
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171.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
Melton Road, Leicester
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169.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
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Hilltop Garage
Hilltop Garage, 1087, Loughborough Road, Rothley, Leicester
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175.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
2.0 mi
· Diesel 202.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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How Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston fuel prices compare
Unleaded
5.1% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+8.8p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.3p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+5.7p)
13th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Leicester — 1.3 mi away, save ~658p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 180.9p on 3 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
4.3% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+8.4p)
3.3% above the UK average (+6.5p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
12th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Costco Leicester — 1.3 mi away, save ~655p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 202.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
5.7% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+12.5p)
5.8% above the UK average (+12.6p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+7.3p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: EG Fosseway — 1.7 mi away, save ~683p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 229.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 3 Oct
Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has held the same price for 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 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 | 204.9p +2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 202.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 180.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 198.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 196.9p | 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 | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 6 October 2026. That is 8.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston is 204.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 6.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.70.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston the cheapest place for unleaded near Leicester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 27 days ago, Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston is the 13th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Costco Leicester, 1.3 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £6.58 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 19 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston have?
Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and LPG pumps.
How often does Shell Little Waitrose Thurcaston change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.