Shell Shirley fuel prices
Shell · SO16 6TL · Southampton
234 Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire
Unleaded here is 1.9p above the local average. 11th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Southampton Superstore, 1.0 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.6p below the local average. 10th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Lordshill, 1.2 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Shirley
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Shirley?
- Unleaded
- £98.40
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £112.15
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near SO16 6TL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Tebourba Way, Southampton
|
174.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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Costco
Regents Park Road, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire
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165.9p
-13.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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BP
Aruba Petrol, 44, Paynes Road, Southampton
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179.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
1.2 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Superstore 1, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
197 Burgess Road, Southampton, Hampshire
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175.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Asda Express
Millbrook Road, Southampton
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-7.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
7-15 Lodge Rd, Southampton
Two-way temporary traffic lights on Empress Road (was due to start Thu 15 Oct, until 1 Mar)
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171.9p
-7.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Redbridge Road, Southampton
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179.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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How Shell Shirley fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.1% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+1.9p)
4.2% above the UK average (+7.2p)
2.7% above the Shell national average (+4.7p)
11th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southampton Superstore — 1.0 mi away, save ~175p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 178.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.3% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.5p)
1.8% above the Shell national average (+3.6p)
10th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Lordshill — 1.2 mi away, save ~159p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 202.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Shirley price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 178.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 203.9p −1.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 204.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 202.9p | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 202.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +5.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 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 | 178.9p | 96.15p | 52.95p | 29.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 203.9p | 116.95p | 52.95p | 34.00p |
| Super Diesel | 224.9p | 134.45p | 52.95p | 37.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Shirley
How much is unleaded at Shell Shirley?
Unleaded at Shell Shirley is 178.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 7.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £98.40.
How much is diesel at Shell Shirley?
Diesel at Shell Shirley is 203.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.15.
Is Shell Shirley the cheapest place for unleaded near Southampton?
No. Right now Shell Shirley is the 11th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Southampton Superstore, 1.0 miles away, charges 174.9p, which saves about £1.75 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Shell Shirley?
Shell Shirley is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Shirley have?
Shell Shirley 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 Shirley change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.