Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick fuel prices
Shell · MK45 1BE · Ampthill
101 101 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Unleaded here is 2.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 20 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Flitwick Superstore, 0.9 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.5p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Flitwick Superstore, 0.9 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near MK45 1BE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Coniston Rd, Flitwick, Bedford
|
170.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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JET
Bedford Road, Clophill, Clophill, Bedfordshire
|
167.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
3.0 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
Looking for something to eat?
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Well-rated food within half a mile
Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.3% below the Shell national average (-2.3p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Flitwick Superstore — 0.9 mi away, save ~13p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+3.5p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.7% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Flitwick Superstore — 0.9 mi away, save ~66p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 201.9p 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 Little Waitrose Flitwick price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 171.9p | 204.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 171.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 173.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 171.9p −4.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 198.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p | 200.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 198.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 12 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick the cheapest place for unleaded near Ampthill?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 20 days ago, Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick is the 3rd cheapest of 3 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Flitwick Superstore, 0.9 miles away, charges 170.9p, which saves about £0.13 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 17 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick have?
Shell Little Waitrose Flitwick 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 Little Waitrose Flitwick change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.