Shell Gosforth fuel prices
Shell · NE3 2DT · Longbenton
Great North Road, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Unleaded here is 1.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 10th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. MFG North Road, 0.4 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 13th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Asda Gosforth Superstore, 0.5 miles away, is 2.2p cheaper (price reported 12 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Gosforth
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Gosforth?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £107.20
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near NE3 2DT
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Great North Road, Gosforth, Tyne & Wear
|
168.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
|
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Asda
Hollywood Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
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169.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 196.7pLast reported 12 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
|
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Asda Express
Rotary Way, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Tesco Express, Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
29-31 Benton Park Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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169.9p
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9p -1.0p cheaper
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Tesco
Brunton Ln, Kingston Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Sandy Lane, Gosforth, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
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169.9p
same
1.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Benton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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How Shell Gosforth fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.6% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+1.0p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)
10th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG North Road — 0.4 mi away, save ~36p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.0% more expensive than the 9 stations within 3 miles (+9.2p)
3.3% above the UK average (+6.2p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.5p)
9th cheapest of 10 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Gosforth Express Petrol — 1.1 mi away, save ~441p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 194.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
0.7% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+1.4p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.7% below the Shell national average (-1.4p)
13th cheapest of 16 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Gosforth Superstore — 0.5 mi away, save ~95p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
4.3% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+9.2p)
3.4% above the UK average (+7.5p)
0.9% above the Shell national average (+2.1p)
5th cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda South Gosforth Express Petrol — 1.4 mi away, save ~366p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 224.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 12 Oct
Shell Gosforth price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 9.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Super 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 | ||||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 194.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 171.9p −7.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p | 194.9p | 199.9p −3.0 | 224.9p −5.0 | |
| 178.9p | 194.9p −5.0 | 202.9p −1.0 | 229.9p | |
| 178.9p | 199.9p | 203.9p | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 178.9p | 199.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 200.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 200.9p +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 48% 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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| 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 Gosforth
How much is unleaded at Shell Gosforth?
Unleaded at Shell Gosforth is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Shell Gosforth?
Diesel at Shell Gosforth is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Shell Gosforth the cheapest place for unleaded near Longbenton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Shell Gosforth is the 10th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG North Road, 0.4 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.36 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Gosforth open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Gosforth is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Gosforth have?
Shell Gosforth reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Gosforth change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 9.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.