Shell Detling fuel prices
Shell · ME14 3HT · Maidstone
Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent
Unleaded here is 1.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 5th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Maidstone Grove Green Superstore, 2.5 miles away, is 7.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.4p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 4th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Maidstone Grove Green Superstore, 2.5 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 Detling
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Detling?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.60
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near ME14 3HT
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent
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179.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.0 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
|
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Tesco
Grovewood Dr North, Weavering, Maidstone
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172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
143 Ashford Road, Maidstone
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
J8 M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne / Maidstone, Kent
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185.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+6.0p dearer
2.6 mi
· Diesel 215.9poldLast reported 35 days ago
|
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Shell
134 Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent
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175.9pLast reported 26 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
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194.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+15.0p dearer
2.7 mi
· Diesel 219.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+17.0p dearer
|
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
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194.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+15.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 219.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+17.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham
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171.9p
-8.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
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How Shell Detling fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.5p)
4.9% above the UK average (+8.3p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+5.8p)
5th cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Maidstone Grove Green Superstore — 2.5 mi away, save ~270p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 180.9p on 22 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.6% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-3.4p)
2.3% above the UK average (+4.5p)
1.3% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
4th cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Maidstone Grove Green Superstore — 2.5 mi away, save ~154p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
0.2% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+0.4p)
5.9% above the UK average (+12.7p)
3.4% above the Shell national average (+7.6p)
3rd cheapest of 6 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Bearsted Esso Express — 2.5 mi away, save ~747p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 229.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 7 Oct
Shell Detling price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p 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 risen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 202.9p | 229.9p | |
| 180.9p | 204.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 180.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p −3.0 | 229.9p | |
| 182.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 182.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 182.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +1.0 | 204.9p +5.0 | 201.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p | 199.9p | 200.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 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 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 | 202.9p | 116.15p | 52.95p | 33.80p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Detling
How much is unleaded at Shell Detling?
Unleaded at Shell Detling is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 8.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Detling?
Diesel at Shell Detling is 202.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 4.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.60.
Is Shell Detling the cheapest place for unleaded near Maidstone?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Shell Detling is the 5th cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Maidstone Grove Green Superstore, 2.5 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £2.70 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 Detling open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Detling is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Detling have?
Shell Detling 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 Detling change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.