Shell Sovereign fuel prices
Shell · SS2 6PL · Southend-on-Sea
96-118 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Unleaded here is 1.4p above the local average. 10th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Southend Extra, 0.5 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 6th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Southend Extra, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Sovereign
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Sovereign?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near SS2 6PL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
Prince Ave, Southend, Southend-On-Sea
|
167.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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BP
50 West Street, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
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172.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
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BP
600 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex
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172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
|
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Bp Rochford
Spar Garage, Rochford Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford
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167.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Fossetts Way, Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
|
171.9p
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 47 days ago
|
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Esso
Arterial Road, Eastwood, Essex
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168.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
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Esso
500 Southchurch Rd, Southend-On-Sea
Road closure on Ilfracombe Avenue (was due to start Mon 12 Oct, until 2 Nov)
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169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Valero
682-696 Southchurch Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 26 days ago
same
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How Shell Sovereign fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+1.4p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
1.3% below the Shell national average (-2.3p)
10th cheapest of 15 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southend Extra — 0.5 mi away, save ~196p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.4% more expensive than the 13 stations within 3 miles (+10.3p)
5.9% above the UK average (+11.2p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.5p)
12th cheapest of 14 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southend Extra — 0.5 mi away, save ~1,129p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 26 Oct
Diesel
0.1% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+0.1p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
6th cheapest of 13 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southend Extra — 0.5 mi away, save ~29p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 46 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Sovereign price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 2.0p 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 | ||||
| 171.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 173.9p −3.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 176.9p | 204.9p | 201.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p | 204.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| 177.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p +4.0 | 219.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p +2.0 | 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 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 | 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 Sovereign
How much is unleaded at Shell Sovereign?
Unleaded at Shell Sovereign is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Shell Sovereign?
Diesel at Shell Sovereign 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 Sovereign the cheapest place for unleaded near Southend-on-Sea?
No. Right now Shell Sovereign is the 10th cheapest of 15 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Southend Extra, 0.5 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £1.96 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 9 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Sovereign open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Sovereign is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Sovereign have?
Shell Sovereign reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Sovereign change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.