Mellors Service Station fuel prices
Shell · OX12 9TE · Wantage
Fuel 24 Assets Ltd, Mellors Service Station, Faringdon Road, East Challow, Wantage
Unleaded here is 3.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Wantage, 1.8 miles away, is 5.8p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Wantage, 1.8 miles away, is 1.8p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Mellors Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Mellors Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £92.79
- Super Unleaded
- £102.69
- Diesel
- £108.19
- Super Diesel
- £118.09
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Petrol stations near OX12 9TE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Limborough Road, Wantage
|
162.9p
-5.8p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.8p cheaper
|
|
BP
Broadway Motors, Wallingford Street, Wantage, OX12 8BB, Wantage
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168.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+0.2p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+0.2p dearer
|
|
JET
M M Bellinger & Sons Ltd, Station Road, Grove, Wantage
|
162.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-5.8p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.8p cheaper
|
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How Mellors Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.3% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+3.8p)
1.7% below the UK average (-3.0p)
3.2% below the Shell national average (-5.5p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Wantage — 1.8 mi away, save ~243p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.7p on 22 Oct · Highest 170.7p on 12 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.1% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+3.8p)
1.0% below the UK average (-2.0p)
4.4% below the Shell national average (-8.7p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Wantage — 1.8 mi away, save ~568p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 186.7p on 22 Oct · Highest 188.7p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.6% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+1.1p)
0.9% below the UK average (-1.7p)
1.8% below the Shell national average (-3.6p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Wantage — 1.8 mi away, save ~15p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.7p on 15 Oct · Highest 198.7p on 12 Oct
Super Diesel
1.2% below the UK average (-2.7p)
3.6% below the Shell national average (-8.1p)
Lowest 212.7p on 15 Oct · Highest 216.7p on 12 Oct
Mellors Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have risen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 168.7p | 186.7p | 196.7p +2.0 | 214.7p +2.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 168.7p −1.0 | 186.7p −1.0 | 194.7p | 212.7p | |
| 169.7p | 187.7p | 194.7p −3.0 | 212.7p −3.0 | |
| 169.7p −1.0 | 187.7p −1.0 | 197.7p −1.0 | 215.7p −1.0 | |
| 170.7p −3.0 | 188.7p −3.0 | 198.7p −1.0 | 216.7p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.7p +1.0 | 191.7p +1.0 | 199.7p +1.0 | 217.7p +1.0 | |
| 172.7p +1.0 | 190.7p +1.0 | 198.7p | 216.7p | |
| 171.7p +1.0 | 189.7p +1.0 | 198.7p +3.0 | 216.7p +3.0 | |
| 170.7p +1.0 | 188.7p +1.0 | 195.7p +1.0 | 213.7p +1.0 | |
| 169.7p | 187.7p | 194.7p +2.0 | 212.7p +2.0 | |
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 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 | 168.7p | 87.65p | 52.95p | 28.10p |
| Super Unleaded | 186.7p | 102.65p | 52.95p | 31.10p |
| Diesel | 196.7p | 110.95p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 214.7p | 125.95p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Mellors Service Station
How much is unleaded at Mellors Service Station?
Unleaded at Mellors Service Station is 168.7p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 3.0p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.79.
How much is diesel at Mellors Service Station?
Diesel at Mellors Service Station is 196.7p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.19.
Is Mellors Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Wantage?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 10 days ago, Mellors Service Station is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Wantage, 1.8 miles away, charges 162.9p, which saves about £2.43 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Mellors Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Mellors Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Mellors Service Station have?
Mellors Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and 24-hour fuel.
How often does Mellors Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.