Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 fuel prices
Shell Little Waitrose Headington · OX3 7RD · Oxford
London Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Unleaded here is 5.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 24 days ago. 7th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. MFG Cherwell, 0.9 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper (price reported 7 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 6.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 7th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. MFG Cherwell, 0.9 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 11 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £112.15
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near OX3 7RD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Cherwell Drive, Oxford, Oxfordshire
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172.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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BP
54-56 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxfordshire
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172.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
44-48 Garsington Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
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176.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Pace
Horspath Service Station, Oxford Road, Horspath, Oxford
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174.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Unit 7, Oxford Retail Park, Ambassador Avenue, Cowley, Oxford
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
Heyford Hill, Littlemore, Oxford
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172.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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How Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.3% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+5.8p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.2p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+5.7p)
7th cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Cherwell — 0.9 mi away, save ~342p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 40 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
3.1% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+6.2p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.5p)
1.8% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
7th cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Cherwell — 0.9 mi away, save ~174p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 203.9p on 9 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 Little Waitrose Headington OX3 price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p | 199.9p | 198.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p +3.0 | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p +3.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 192.9p | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p +3.0 | 194.9p | 192.9p +2.0 | 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 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 | 203.9p | 116.95p | 52.95p | 34.00p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 8.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 is 203.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 5.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.15.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 the cheapest place for unleaded near Oxford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 24 days ago, Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 is the 7th cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Cherwell, 0.9 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £3.42 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 7 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 have?
Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Little Waitrose Headington OX3 change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.