Shell Plough Lane fuel prices
Shell · SW17 0BW · Merton
59 Plough Lane, London, London
Unleaded here is 3.5p above the local average. 22nd cheapest of 27 within 3 miles. Colliers Wood Esso Express, 0.8 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 13 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 5th cheapest of 24 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Plough Lane
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Plough Lane?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Petrol stations near SW17 0BW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
666-678 Garratt Lane, Summerstown, London
Two-way temporary traffic lights on Summerstown (was due to start Sat 24 Oct, until 2 Nov)
|
176.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
0.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
|
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Esso
164-168 High St, London
Road closure on High Street Collier's Wood (was due to start Mon 7 Sep, until 20 Nov)
|
172.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
|
|
Esso
194 Merton Rd, London
Give and take on Cecil Road (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 11 Dec)
|
172.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
|
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Sainsbury's
1 Merton High Street, London
|
170.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
same
|
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BP
62-64 Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, London, City Of
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175.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
same
|
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Shell
231 Western Road, Merton, London
|
174.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
289 Merton Road, Riversdale, Wandsworth, Greater London
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176.9pLast reported 26 days ago
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 43 days ago
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Esso
219 Balham High Rd, London
|
174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
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How Shell Plough Lane fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.0% more expensive than the 26 stations within 3 miles (+3.5p)
3.0% above the UK average (+5.2p)
1.5% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
22nd cheapest of 27 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Colliers Wood Esso Express — 0.8 mi away, save ~181p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 179.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 43 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.5% cheaper than the 23 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.4p)
5th cheapest of 24 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 43 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Plough Lane price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 176.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 177.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 178.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 177.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 199.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p | 199.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 224.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 201.9p +1.0 | 224.9p | |
| 176.9p | 199.9p | 200.9p +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 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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| 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 Plough Lane
How much is unleaded at Shell Plough Lane?
Unleaded at Shell Plough Lane is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 5.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Plough Lane?
Diesel at Shell Plough Lane is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Plough Lane the cheapest place for unleaded near Merton?
No. Right now Shell Plough Lane is the 22nd cheapest of 27 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Colliers Wood Esso Express, 0.8 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £1.81 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 13 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Plough Lane open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Plough Lane is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Plough Lane have?
Shell Plough Lane reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel, Water filling and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Shell Plough Lane change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
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