Shell Co-op Lychgate fuel prices
Shell · ME13 9EL · Whitstable
Thanet Way, Faversham, Kent
Unleaded here is 4.3p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. MFG Crusader, 2.2 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 6.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. MFG Crusader, 2.2 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Co-op Lychgate
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Co-op Lychgate?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £112.15
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near ME13 9EL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
A299 Thanet Way, Faversham, Kent
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176.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
0.0 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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JET
10 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, Kent
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Pace
Post Office, 49, The Street, Boughton-Under-Blean, Faversham, ME13 9BA, Faversham
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169.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
2.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
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Esso
A2 Dunkirk, Faversham, Kent
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179.9poldLast reported 49 days ago
2.5 mi
· Diesel 209.9poldLast reported 35 days ago
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BP
Harbledown Service Station, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury, CT2 9AZ, Canterbury
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186.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
2.8 mi
· Diesel 212.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Millstrood Road, Whitstable
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170.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
2.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
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Opening Hours
Amenities
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How Shell Co-op Lychgate fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.5% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+4.3p)
3.1% above the UK average (+5.3p)
1.6% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Crusader — 2.2 mi away, save ~284p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
3.3% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+6.5p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.5p)
1.8% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Crusader — 2.2 mi away, save ~166p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 203.9p on 17 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 30 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Co-op Lychgate price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel 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.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 177.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| 177.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| 177.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 204.9p | 229.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +1.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| 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 Co-op Lychgate
How much is unleaded at Shell Co-op Lychgate?
Unleaded at Shell Co-op Lychgate is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 5.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Co-op Lychgate?
Diesel at Shell Co-op Lychgate is 203.9p per litre, last reported on 17 October 2026. That is 5.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.15.
Is Shell Co-op Lychgate the cheapest place for unleaded near Whitstable?
No. Right now Shell Co-op Lychgate is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Crusader, 2.2 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £2.84 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Co-op Lychgate open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Co-op Lychgate is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Co-op Lychgate have?
Shell Co-op Lychgate reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Co-op Lychgate change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.