Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre fuel prices
Shell · WD24 7RU · Watford
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 0.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Asda Watford Supercentre, 0.1 miles away, is 2.2p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 8 days ago. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Asda Watford Supercentre, 0.1 miles away, is 2.2p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £107.20
- Diesel
- £104.45
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
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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 WD24 7RU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda
Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford
|
167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
0.1 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Cow Lane, Watford
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167.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.1 mi
· Diesel 187.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
North Orbital Road, St Albans
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171.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+6.0p dearer
|
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Esso
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Road closure on Victoria Road (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 2 Nov)
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168.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Shell
Watford Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
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174.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+6.0p dearer
|
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Costco
Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, Hertfordshire
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164.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 184.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
239-241 Lower High St, Watford
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168.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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BP
Wiggenhall Road, Watford, Buckinghamshire
|
169.9p
same
2.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+8.0p dearer
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Amenities
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Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
2.5% below the Shell national average (-4.3p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Watford Supercentre — 0.1 mi away, save ~116p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 24 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 33 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.5% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-2.8p)
4.3% below the UK average (-8.5p)
5.2% below the Shell national average (-10.4p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Watford Supercentre — 0.1 mi away, save ~116p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 24 Oct · Highest 191.9p on 3 Oct
Super Diesel
1.5% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-3.3p)
1.1% below the UK average (-2.5p)
3.6% below the Shell national average (-7.9p)
2nd cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rontec Watford — 0.9 mi away, save ~339p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 214.9p on 3 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 3 Oct
Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 194.9p | 189.9p −2.0 | 214.9p | |
| 171.9p | 194.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +5.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 171.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +5.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 188.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | |
| 168.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 187.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | |
| 167.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 186.9p +1.0 | 209.9p +5.0 | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +5.0 | 185.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | |
| 165.9p +1.0 | 184.9p | 184.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | |
| 164.9p −1.0 | 184.9p | 183.9p −1.0 | 204.9p | |
| 165.9p +1.0 | 184.9p | 184.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | |
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 48% 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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Diesel | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre
How much is unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre?
Unleaded at Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre?
Diesel at Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre is 189.9p per litre, last reported on 24 October 2026. That is 8.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £104.45.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre the cheapest place for unleaded near Watford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 8 days ago, Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Watford Supercentre, 0.1 miles away, charges 167.7p, which saves about £1.16 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 19 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre?
Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre is open Monday to Saturday 24 hours, Sunday 06:30–21:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre have?
Shell Little Waitrose Sceptre 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 Little Waitrose Sceptre change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.