Shell Lonsdale fuel prices
Shell · ME8 0JA · Chatham
400 Maidstone Road, Medway, Kent
Unleaded here is 1.5p above the local average. 11th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Hempstead, 1.0 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.9p above the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 9th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Hempstead, 1.0 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Lonsdale
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Lonsdale?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £112.15
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near ME8 0JA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Hempstead Valley, Hempstead, Gillingham
|
171.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
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194.9p
+18.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +16.0p dearer
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BP
Medway Service Area, M2 J4/5, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent
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194.9p
+18.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 219.9p +16.0p dearer
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Courteney Road, Gillingham
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169.9p
-7.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Asda
217/225 High Street, Rainham, Gillingham
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173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 24 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Esso
149-151 Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent
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172.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Murco
666, Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, Gillingham
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178.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
1.9 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
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Asda Express
Cornwallis Roundabout, Beechings Way, Gillingham
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172.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Amenities
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How Shell Lonsdale fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.9% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+1.5p)
3.1% above the UK average (+5.3p)
1.5% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
11th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Hempstead — 1.0 mi away, save ~227p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.4% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+0.9p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.5p)
1.8% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
9th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Hempstead — 1.0 mi away, save ~169p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 203.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
1.1% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)
5.8% above the UK average (+12.6p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+7.3p)
3rd cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rontec Darland — 1.9 mi away, save ~503p 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 Lonsdale price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 176.9p −3.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
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 Lonsdale
How much is unleaded at Shell Lonsdale?
Unleaded at Shell Lonsdale is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Lonsdale?
Diesel at Shell Lonsdale is 203.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 5.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.15.
Is Shell Lonsdale the cheapest place for unleaded near Chatham?
No. Right now Shell Lonsdale is the 11th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Hempstead, 1.0 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £2.27 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Shell Lonsdale?
Shell Lonsdale is open Monday to Saturday 06:30–22:30, Sunday 08:30–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Lonsdale have?
Shell Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.