Shell Trafalgar fuel prices
Shell · TR1 1PU · Truro
Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall
Unleaded here is 3.3p above the local average. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Truro, 1.0 miles away, is 8.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Truro, 1.0 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 Trafalgar
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Trafalgar?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £123.70
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near TR1 1PU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Sainsbury's
Treyew Road, Truro
|
168.9p
-8.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
|
Texaco
Fal Garage, Tresillian, Truro, TR2 4BA, Truro
|
174.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Playing Place, Truro, Cornwall
|
176.9p
same
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
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How Shell Trafalgar fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+3.3p)
3.1% above the UK average (+5.3p)
1.5% above the Shell national average (+2.7p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Truro — 1.0 mi away, save ~393p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 176.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 181.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.0% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+9.5p)
6.0% above the UK average (+11.3p)
2.3% above the Shell national average (+4.6p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Truro — 1.0 mi away, save ~995p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 30 Oct
Diesel
0.2% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.2% below the Shell national average (-0.3p)
2nd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Truro — 1.0 mi away, save ~4p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 203.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
1.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+4.0p)
3.5% above the UK average (+7.6p)
1.0% above the Shell national average (+2.3p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Elite Garages Fal — 2.3 mi away, save ~316p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 224.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 224.9p on 5 Oct
Shell Trafalgar price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 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 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 176.9p −3.0 | 199.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 224.9p | |
| 179.9p | 204.9p | 199.9p −4.0 | 224.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p | 224.9p | |
| 181.9p +2.0 | 204.9p | 203.9p +4.0 | 224.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p −2.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 181.9p | 204.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 181.9p | 204.9p −5.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 181.9p | 209.9p +5.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 181.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | 199.9p | 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 | 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 Trafalgar
How much is unleaded at Shell Trafalgar?
Unleaded at Shell Trafalgar is 176.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 5.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.30.
How much is diesel at Shell Trafalgar?
Diesel at Shell Trafalgar is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Shell Trafalgar the cheapest place for unleaded near Truro?
No. Right now Shell Trafalgar is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Truro, 1.0 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £3.93 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Shell Trafalgar open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Trafalgar is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Trafalgar have?
Shell Trafalgar reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Shell Trafalgar change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.