Shell Skelmersdale fuel prices
Shell · WN8 9JE · Skelmersdale
Grimshaw Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire
Unleaded here is 3.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Asda Skelmersdale Superstore, 0.5 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 24 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Asda Skelmersdale Superstore, 0.5 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Shell Skelmersdale
How much does it cost to fill up at Shell Skelmersdale?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Super Unleaded
- £109.95
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near WN8 9JE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda
Ingram Road, Skelmersdale
|
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Ormskirk Road Petrol Station
Ormskirk Road Petrol Station, Skelmersdale
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171.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
1.0 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
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BP
Railway Road, Skelmersdale
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174.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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BP
Four Lane Ends, Bickerstaffe / Ormskirk, Lancashire
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169.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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Amenities
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How Shell Skelmersdale fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+3.3p)
1.9% above the UK average (+3.2p)
0.4% above the Shell national average (+0.7p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Skelmersdale Superstore — 0.5 mi away, save ~251p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 53 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.0% the same as the 3 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
1.2% below the Shell national average (-2.3p)
2nd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Skelmersdale Superstore — 0.5 mi away, save ~194p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 8 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 55 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Shell Skelmersdale price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 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 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 173.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 195.9p +2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p | 199.9p +5.0 | 193.9p | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 194.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +5.0 | |
| 170.9p +3.0 | 194.9p | 192.9p +3.0 | 214.9p | |
| 167.9p | 194.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p | |
| 167.9p +1.0 | — | 189.9p | 214.9p +5.0 | |
| 166.9p +1.0 | — | 189.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | |
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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Shell Skelmersdale
How much is unleaded at Shell Skelmersdale?
Unleaded at Shell Skelmersdale is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 3.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
How much is diesel at Shell Skelmersdale?
Diesel at Shell Skelmersdale is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 8 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Shell Skelmersdale the cheapest place for unleaded near Skelmersdale?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Shell Skelmersdale is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Skelmersdale Superstore, 0.5 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £2.51 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Shell Skelmersdale open 24 hours?
Yes. Shell Skelmersdale is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Shell Skelmersdale have?
Shell Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.