Shell Tarleton service station, 172 Hesketh Lane
PR4 6UD · prices updated 4 days ago · more stations near Preston
Shell on 172 Hesketh Lane is charging unleaded at 169.9p a litre and diesel at 196.9p today. That unleaded price is 0.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 72 stations within 10 miles it's the 32nd cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 164.9p at Essar Lea Gate Station.
Across the 5 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 171.3p, so this station is 1.4p below its local average, 56p on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 4 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 198.7p, so this station is 1.8p below its local average, 72p on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.96 and diesel £78.76 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 164.9p at Essar Lea Gate Station, Blackpool Rd, Preston, 5.2 miles away: £2.00 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.05 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 191.9p at Essar Lea Gate Station, Blackpool Rd, Preston, 5.2 miles away: £2.00 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 10.4 extra miles there and back use up the saving.
Station details
Opening hours
| Monday to Friday | 07:00 to 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:00 to 20:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 to 19:00 |
| Bank holidays | Closed |
Phone
01772 814042Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists air and screenwash and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, toilets, car wash, water, 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
- −1.0p
- Low
- 169.9p
- High
- 170.9p
Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 181.9p
- High
- 182.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 196.9p
- High
- 197.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- No change
- Low
- 208.9p
- High
- 208.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 169.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p | 208.9p |
| 3 Nov | 169.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p | 208.9p |
| 2 Nov | 169.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p | 208.9p |
| 1 Nov | 169.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p | 208.9p |
| 31 Oct | 169.9p | 181.9p | 196.9p | 208.9p |
| 30 Oct | – | – | 197.9p | – |
| 29 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 28 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 27 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 26 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 25 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 24 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 23 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 22 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 21 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 20 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 19 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 18 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 17 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 16 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 15 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 14 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 13 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 12 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 11 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 10 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 9 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 8 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 7 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
| 6 Oct | 170.9p | 182.9p | 197.9p | 208.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 169.9p now, down 1.0p on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 31 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 165.9p (12 September 2026); highest 170.9p (30 September 2026).
Diesel (B7): 196.9p now, down 1.0p on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 31 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 185.9p (12 September 2026); highest 197.9p (1 October 2026).
Super unleaded (E5): 181.9p now, down 1.0p on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 31 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 177.9p (12 September 2026); highest 182.9p (30 September 2026).
Super diesel: 208.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and unchanged on 30 days ago. No price change recorded in the last 30 days. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 197.9p (12 September 2026); highest 208.9p (30 September 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 169.9p | -1.0p |
| 31 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 196.9p | -1.0p |
| 31 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 181.9p | -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 Tarleton service station, 172 Hesketh Lane: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane today?
Unleaded (E10) is 169.9p a litre at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane, reported on 31 October 2026. That's 0.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 5 other stations within 5 miles average 171.3p, so it's 1.4p cheaper than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane today?
Diesel (B7) is 196.9p a litre at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane, reported on 31 October 2026. That's 1.3p below the UK average of 198.2p. The 4 other stations within 5 miles average 198.7p, so it's 1.8p cheaper than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane changed recently?
The unleaded price at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane changed 1 time in the last 30 days, most recently on 31 October 2026 (down 1.0p to 169.9p). It's down 1.0p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 165.9p to 170.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Shell 172 Hesketh Lane?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.96 and diesel £78.76 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 164.9p at Essar Lea Gate Station, Blackpool Rd, Preston, 5.2 miles away: £2.00 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.05 after the drive there and back.
Is Shell 172 Hesketh Lane the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 31 of the 72 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 164.9p at Essar Lea Gate Station, Blackpool Rd, Preston, 5.2 miles away. Shell 172 Hesketh Lane charges 169.9p.
When is Shell 172 Hesketh Lane open and what facilities does it have?
Hours: 07:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and 08:00 to 19:00 on Sunday. The operator lists air and screenwash and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, toilets, car wash, water, AdBlue pump or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
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