Shell, Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester
CO7 8RX · prices updated 10 hours ago · more stations near Colchester
Shell on Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester is charging unleaded at 166.7p a litre and diesel at 196.7p today. That unleaded price is 4.0p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 35 stations within 10 miles it's the 3rd cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 162.9p at Esso.
Across the 7 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 169.9p, so this station is 3.2p below its local average, £1.28 on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 5 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 198.5p, so this station is 1.8p below its local average, 72p on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £66.68 and diesel £78.68 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 162.9p at Esso, Esso Service Station, London Road, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, 9.4 miles away: £1.52 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 18.7 extra miles there and back use up the saving. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 189.9p at Esso, Esso Service Station, London Road, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, 9.4 miles away: £2.72 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 18.7 extra miles there and back use up the saving.
Station details
Opening hours
| Every day | Open 24 hours |
|---|
Phone
01206 257348Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists 24-hour fuel, toilets, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list car wash, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
Price history
Unleaded (E10), last 30 days
- Change
- −6.2p
- Low
- 166.7p
- High
- 172.9p
Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days
- Change
- −6.0p
- Low
- 186.9p
- High
- 192.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.2p
- Low
- 192.9p
- High
- 197.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 213.9p
- High
- 217.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 166.7p | 186.9p | 196.7p | 216.9p |
| 3 Nov | 167.7p | 187.9p | 196.7p | 216.9p |
| 2 Nov | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 1 Nov | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 31 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 30 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 29 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 28 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 27 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 26 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 25 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 24 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 23 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 22 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 21 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 195.9p | 214.9p |
| 20 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 194.9p | 214.9p |
| 19 Oct | 168.9p | 188.9p | 193.9p | 213.9p |
| 18 Oct | 167.9p | 191.9p | 192.9p | 216.9p |
| 17 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 196.9p | 216.9p |
| 16 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 196.9p | 216.9p |
| 15 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 14 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 13 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 12 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 11 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 10 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 9 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 8 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 7 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
| 6 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p | 217.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 166.7p now, down 3.2p on 7 days ago and down 6.2p on 30 days ago. 6 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 4 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 166.7p (4 November 2026); highest 172.9p (25 September 2026).
Diesel (B7): 196.7p now, up 0.8p on 7 days ago and down 1.2p on 30 days ago. 6 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 3 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 189.9p (12 September 2026); highest 197.9p (5 October 2026).
Super unleaded (E5): 186.9p now, down 3.0p on 7 days ago and down 6.0p on 30 days ago. 5 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 4 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 186.9p (4 November 2026); highest 192.9p (25 September 2026).
Super diesel: 216.9p now, up 2.0p on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 4 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 3 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 209.9p (12 September 2026); highest 217.9p (5 October 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 166.7p | -1.0p |
| 4 November 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 186.9p | -1.0p |
| 3 November 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 167.7p | -2.2p |
| 3 November 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 196.7p | +0.8p |
| 3 November 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 187.9p | -2.0p |
| 3 November 2026 | Super diesel | 216.9p | +2.0p |
| 21 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 195.9p | +1.0p |
| 20 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 169.9p | +1.0p |
| 20 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 194.9p | +1.0p |
| 20 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 189.9p | +1.0p |
| 20 October 2026 | Super diesel | 214.9p | +1.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 168.9p | +1.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 193.9p | +1.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 188.9p | -3.0p |
| 19 October 2026 | Super diesel | 213.9p | -3.0p |
| 18 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 167.9p | -4.0p |
| 18 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 192.9p | -4.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 171.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 196.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 191.9p | -1.0p |
| 16 October 2026 | Super diesel | 216.9p | -1.0p |
Each row is the day our capture first saw the new price. Prices are recorded once a day from the government's Fuel Finder data, so a change can show a day or two after the totem moved.
Shell, Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester today?
Unleaded (E10) is 166.7p a litre at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester, reported on 4 November 2026. That's 4.0p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 7 other stations within 5 miles average 169.9p, so it's 3.2p cheaper than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester today?
Diesel (B7) is 196.7p a litre at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester, reported on 3 November 2026. That's 1.5p below the UK average of 198.2p. The 5 other stations within 5 miles average 198.5p, so it's 1.8p cheaper than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester changed recently?
The unleaded price at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester changed 6 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 4 November 2026 (down 1.0p to 166.7p). It's down 3.2p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 166.7p to 172.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £66.68 and diesel £78.68 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 162.9p at Esso, Esso Service Station, London Road, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, 9.4 miles away: £1.52 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 18.7 extra miles there and back use up the saving.
Is Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 2 of the 35 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 162.9p at Esso, Esso Service Station, London Road, Capel St. Mary, Ipswich, 9.4 miles away. Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester charges 166.7p.
When is Shell Colchester Road, Little Bentley, Colchester open and what facilities does it have?
It's open 24 hours a day. The operator lists 24-hour fuel, toilets, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list car wash, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
Nearby stations compared
Data fetched 1 hour ago. Check the totem before you fill up.