Shell Co-op Far Cotton fuel prices
Shell · NN4 8LA · Northampton
Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Unleaded here is 0.6p below the local average. 12th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. MFG Farcotton, 0.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.9p below the local average at its last reported price, 15 days ago. 11th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. MFG Farcotton, 0.3 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Co-op Far Cotton
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Co-op Far Cotton?
- Unleaded
- £97.85
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £111.05
- Super Diesel
- £126.45
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Petrol stations near NN4 8LA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
19 London Road, Farcotton, Northamptonshire
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Morrisons
26 Victoria Promenade, Northampton, Northamptonshire
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173.9pLast reported 22 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 22 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Spar
Westbridge Motors, Westbridge, 3, St. James Road, Northampton
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175.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Tesco
Clannell Rd, Northampton
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173.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Murco
Grafton Street Service Station, 32, Grafton Street, Northampton
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173.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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BP
Upton Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire
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178.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
20 Gambrel Road, Westgate Industrial Estate, Northampton
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173.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
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Shell
London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire
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179.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
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How Shell Co-op Far Cotton fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
3.6% above the UK average (+6.3p)
2.1% above the Shell national average (+3.7p)
12th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Farcotton — 0.3 mi away, save ~152p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 177.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 51 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.4% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-0.9p)
1.8% above the UK average (+3.5p)
0.8% above the Shell national average (+1.7p)
11th cheapest of 15 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Farcotton — 0.3 mi away, save ~96p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 201.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 10 Oct
Super Diesel
2.5% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+5.7p)
5.8% above the UK average (+12.6p)
3.3% above the Shell national average (+7.3p)
6th cheapest of 8 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Upton Way Sf Connect — 1.6 mi away, save ~411p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 229.9p on 10 Oct · Highest 229.9p on 10 Oct
Shell Co-op Far Cotton price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 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 | ||||
| 177.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 229.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 229.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 229.9p +5.0 | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 198.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 196.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 196.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
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 | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 201.9p | 115.25p | 52.95p | 33.70p |
| Super Diesel | 229.9p | 138.65p | 52.95p | 38.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Co-op Far Cotton
How much is unleaded at Shell Co-op Far Cotton?
Unleaded at Shell Co-op Far Cotton is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 6.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.
How much is diesel at Shell Co-op Far Cotton?
Diesel at Shell Co-op Far Cotton is 201.9p per litre, last reported on 17 October 2026. That is 3.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £111.05.
Is Shell Co-op Far Cotton the cheapest place for unleaded near Northampton?
No. Right now Shell Co-op Far Cotton is the 12th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Farcotton, 0.3 miles away, charges 174.9p, which saves about £1.52 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Co-op Far Cotton open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Co-op Far Cotton is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Co-op Far Cotton have?
Shell Co-op Far Cotton 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 Co-op Far Cotton change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
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