Shell Layby fuel prices
Shell · OX25 3QQ · Kidlington
A34, Bicester, Oxfordshire
Unleaded here is 0.2p above the UK average.
Diesel here is 0.5p above the UK average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Shell Layby
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Layby?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near OX25 3QQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
BP
Bicester Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
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How Shell Layby fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.3% below the Shell national average (-2.3p)
Lowest 171.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 23 Oct
Super Unleaded
6.0% above the UK average (+11.3p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.6p)
Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.7% below the Shell national average (-1.3p)
Lowest 197.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 24 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 40 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Layby price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 173.9p −3.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 197.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 174.9p +3.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p | 195.9p +3.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +5.0 | 192.9p | 214.9p | |
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 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 | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| 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 Layby
How much is unleaded at Shell Layby?
Unleaded at Shell Layby is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Shell Layby?
Diesel at Shell Layby is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Shell Layby open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Layby is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Layby have?
Shell Layby reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Layby change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.