Shell Hitchin fuel prices
Shell · SG5 2TY · Hitchin
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 3.7p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Letchworth Service Station, 2.7 miles away, is 10.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 4th cheapest of 5 within 3 miles. Asda Nightingale Express Petrol, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Hitchin
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Hitchin?
- Unleaded
- £98.95
- Super Unleaded
- £112.70
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near SG5 2TY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
BP
Westmill Filling Station, Service Station, Bedford Road, Hitchin
|
182.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
0.4 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
|
Esso
Nightingale Road, Hitchin
|
179.9p
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
|
BP
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Give and take on Conquest Close (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 20 Nov)
|
178.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
|
Essar
Icknield Garage, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4AD, Letchworth Garden City
|
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-10.0p cheaper
2.7 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
|
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How Shell Hitchin fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.1% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+3.7p)
4.8% above the UK average (+8.2p)
3.2% above the Shell national average (+5.7p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Letchworth Service Station — 2.7 mi away, save ~428p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 179.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 181.9p on 3 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+5.5p)
8.6% above the UK average (+16.2p)
4.9% above the Shell national average (+9.5p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Nightingale Express Petrol — 0.7 mi away, save ~291p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 204.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 209.9p on 12 Oct
Diesel
0.6% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+1.2p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
4th cheapest of 5 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Nightingale Express Petrol — 0.7 mi away, save ~19p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 25 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 26 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 53 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Hitchin 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 has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has risen 1.0p over the past week and has 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 | ||||
| 179.9p −1.0 | 204.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 180.9p | 209.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 180.9p −1.0 | 209.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p +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 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 | 179.9p | 96.95p | 52.95p | 30.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Hitchin
How much is unleaded at Shell Hitchin?
Unleaded at Shell Hitchin is 179.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 8.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.95.
How much is diesel at Shell Hitchin?
Diesel at Shell Hitchin is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Hitchin the cheapest place for unleaded near Hitchin?
No. Right now Shell Hitchin is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Letchworth Service Station, 2.7 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £4.28 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Shell Hitchin?
Shell Hitchin is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Hitchin have?
Shell Hitchin reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Shell Hitchin change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.