Shell Urmston fuel prices

Shell · M41 9LS · Urmston

42 Stretford Road, Trafford, Lancashire

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 5.5p above the local average. 20th cheapest of 22 within 3 miles. Asda Sevenways Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Full comparison

Diesel here is 3.4p above the local average. 15th cheapest of 21 within 3 miles. Asda Trafford Park, 1.5 miles away, is 11.2p cheaper. Full comparison

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Current prices at Shell Urmston

Unleaded
175.9p
▼ 3.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
199.9p
▼ 3.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Diesel
224.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Urmston?

Unleaded
£96.75
Super Unleaded
£109.95
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£123.70

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Petrol stations near M41 9LS

Station Unleaded
BP
Audley Avenue, Stretford
179.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+4.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
Texaco
Sandgate Service Station, 15, Lostock Road, Urmston, Manchester
176.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
0.9 mi · Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
Esso
Bradfield Road, Stretford
172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago same
Texaco
Broadway Filling Station, Broadway, Manchester
169.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.4 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Texaco
Village Service Station, 447/449 Flixton Road, Manchester
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.5 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Asda
Barton Dock Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester
164.7p
-11.2p cheaper
1.5 mi · Diesel 188.7p -11.2p cheaper
Shell
Cross Street, Sale, Cheshire
171.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.6 mi · Diesel 199.9p same
Costco
Barton Dock Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester
158.9p
-17.0p cheaper
1.6 mi · Diesel 185.9p -14.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday 06:30–22:30
Tuesday 06:30–22:30
Wednesday 06:30–22:30
Thursday 06:30–22:30
Friday 06:30–22:30
Saturday 06:30–22:30
Sunday 06:30–22:30
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash 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.

At this forecourt

Shell Urmston
5 out of 5 inspected Dec 2025

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected May 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Jul 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Jan 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Shell Urmston fuel prices compare

Unleaded

3.2% more expensive than the 21 stations within 3 miles (+5.5p)

2.4% above the UK average (+4.2p)

1.0% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)

20th cheapest of 22 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Asda Sevenways Express Petrol — 1.2 mi away, save ~109p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 175.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct

Super Unleaded

Last reported 43 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

1.7% more expensive than the 20 stations within 3 miles (+3.4p)

0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)

0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)

15th cheapest of 21 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Asda Trafford Park — 1.5 mi away, save ~547p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 199.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 202.9p on 9 Oct

Super Diesel

Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Shell Urmston price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Diesel have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

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

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
175.9p −2.0 199.9p 199.9p −2.0 224.9p
177.9p −1.0 199.9p 201.9p −1.0 224.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
178.9p 199.9p 202.9p +1.0 224.9p
178.9p +2.0 199.9p 201.9p 224.9p
More than 30 days ago
176.9p 199.9p 201.9p +2.0 224.9p +5.0
176.9p +1.0 199.9p +5.0 199.9p +1.0 219.9p
175.9p 194.9p 198.9p +1.0 219.9p
175.9p +2.0 194.9p 197.9p +4.0 219.9p +5.0
173.9p +3.0 194.9p +5.0 193.9p +3.0 214.9p +5.0
170.9p +3.0 189.9p 190.9p +1.0 209.9p

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 175.9p 93.65p 52.95p 29.30p
Super Unleaded 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
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.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Shell Urmston

How much is unleaded at Shell Urmston?

Unleaded at Shell Urmston is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 4.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.

How much is diesel at Shell Urmston?

Diesel at Shell Urmston is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.

Is Shell Urmston the cheapest place for unleaded near Urmston?

No. Right now Shell Urmston is the 20th cheapest of 22 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Sevenways Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £1.09 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

What are the opening hours of Shell Urmston?

Shell Urmston is open Monday to Sunday 06:30–22:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Shell Urmston have?

Shell Urmston reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.

How often does Shell Urmston change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.