Unleaded (E10)
169.9p
Shell, St Albans Road, Watford
WD24 7RU · prices last reported 29 September 2026, 36 days ago · more stations near Watford
Diesel (B7)
189.9p
Super unleaded (E5)
194.9p
Super diesel (SDV)
209.9p
The super unleaded price was last reported on 29 September 2026, more than 30 days before our latest data (4 November 2026). The station may have changed it since, so we list it with the date but leave it out of cheapest prices, averages and colour bands. Check the totem before you fill up.
Shell on St Albans Road, Watford last reported unleaded at 169.9p a litre and diesel at 189.9p. That unleaded price is 0.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 123 stations within 10 miles it's the 38th cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 160.9p at Sainsbury's.
Across the 25 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 171.4p, so this station is 1.5p below its local average, 60p on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 23 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 195.6p, so this station is 5.7p below its local average, £2.28 on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.96 and diesel £75.96 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 4.8 miles away: £3.60 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.85 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 184.9p at Costco, Hartspring Lane, Watford, 1.9 miles away: £2.00 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.19 after the drive there and back.
Station details
Opening hours
| Monday to Saturday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 06:30 to 21:00 |
Phone
01923 819628Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists toilets, car wash, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, 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
- −2.0p
- Low
- 169.9p
- High
- 171.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −2.0p
- Low
- 184.9p
- High
- 191.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- −5.0p
- Low
- 209.9p
- High
- 214.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 169.9p | 189.9p | 209.9p |
| 3 Nov | 169.9p | 184.9p | 209.9p |
| 2 Nov | 169.9p | 189.9p | – |
| 1 Nov | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 31 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 30 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 29 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 28 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 27 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 26 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 25 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 24 Oct | 169.9p | 189.9p | 214.9p |
| 23 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 22 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 21 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 20 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 19 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 18 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 17 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 16 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 15 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 14 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 13 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 12 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 11 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 10 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 9 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 8 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 7 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
| 6 Oct | 171.9p | 191.9p | 214.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 169.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 24 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 162.9p (12 September 2026); highest 171.9p (29 September 2026).
Diesel (B7): 189.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 3 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 4 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 181.9p (12 September 2026); highest 191.9p (3 October 2026).
Super diesel: 209.9p now, down 5.0p on 7 days ago and down 5.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 3 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 204.9p (12 September 2026); highest 214.9p (3 October 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 189.9p | +5.0p |
| 3 November 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 184.9p | -5.0p |
| 3 November 2026 | Super diesel | 209.9p | -5.0p |
| 24 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 169.9p | -2.0p |
| 24 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 189.9p | -2.0p |
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, St Albans Road, Watford: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Shell St Albans Road, Watford today?
Unleaded (E10) is 169.9p a litre at Shell St Albans Road, Watford, reported on 24 October 2026. That's 0.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 25 other stations within 5 miles average 171.4p, so it's 1.5p cheaper than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Shell St Albans Road, Watford today?
Diesel (B7) is 189.9p a litre at Shell St Albans Road, Watford, reported on 4 November 2026. That's 8.3p below the UK average of 198.2p. The 23 other stations within 5 miles average 195.6p, so it's 5.7p cheaper than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Shell St Albans Road, Watford changed recently?
The unleaded price at Shell St Albans Road, Watford changed 1 time in the last 30 days, most recently on 24 October 2026 (down 2.0p to 169.9p). It's unchanged on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 162.9p to 171.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Shell St Albans Road, Watford?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.96 and diesel £75.96 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 4.8 miles away: £3.60 less on a 40-litre fill, about £1.85 after the drive there and back.
Is Shell St Albans Road, Watford the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 37 of the 123 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 4.8 miles away. Shell St Albans Road, Watford charges 169.9p.
When is Shell St Albans Road, Watford open and what facilities does it have?
Hours: open 24 hours Monday to Saturday and 06:30 to 21:00 on Sunday. The operator lists toilets, car wash, air and screenwash, water and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
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Data fetched 1 hour ago. Check the totem before you fill up.