Shell Birch fuel prices
Shell · RH17 7SE · Haywards Heath
5 Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Unleaded here is the same as the local average. 5th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Southern Co-op Haywards Heath Franklynn Road, 0.3 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Birch
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Birch?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near RH17 7SE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Southern Co-Op, 104 Franklynn Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
|
169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Cuckfield Road, Haywards Heath, W.sussex
|
172.9pLast reported 23 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 8 days ago
same
|
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Texaco
2, Market Place, Haywards Heath, RH16 1DB, Haywards Heath
Road closure on London Lane (was due to start Mon 24 Aug, until 30 Apr)
|
172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Esso
Scaynes Hill Service Station - Esso, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Gulf
Gulf/Morrisons Daily, Ditchling Road, Wivelsfield
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169.7pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 197.7pLast reported 6 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
|
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Esso
Whitemans Green, Cuckfield / Haywards Heath, West Sussex
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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How Shell Birch fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.0% the same as the 6 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.5% below the UK average (-0.8p)
1.9% below the Shell national average (-3.3p)
5th cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southern Co-op Haywards Heath Franklynn Road — 0.3 mi away, save ~40p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
7.6% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+14.1p)
5.9% above the UK average (+11.2p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.5p)
4th cheapest of 4 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southern Co-op Haywards Heath Franklynn Road — 0.3 mi away, save ~1,085p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.3% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.4p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 197.9p on 22 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Birch price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 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 | ||||
| 170.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 172.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 172.9p −5.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +4.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 173.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p +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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Birch
How much is unleaded at Shell Birch?
Unleaded at Shell Birch is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
How much is diesel at Shell Birch?
Diesel at Shell Birch is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Shell Birch the cheapest place for unleaded near Haywards Heath?
No. Right now Shell Birch is the 5th cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Southern Co-op Haywards Heath Franklynn Road, 0.3 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.40 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Shell Birch?
Shell Birch is open Monday to Friday 06:00–22:00, Saturday to Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Birch have?
Shell Birch reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Shell Birch change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.