Shell, London Road, Colchester

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Unleaded (E10)

173.9p

Diesel (B7)

199.9p

Super unleaded (E5)

199.9p

Super diesel (SDV)

224.9p

Shell on London Road, Colchester is charging unleaded at 173.9p a litre and diesel at 199.9p today. That unleaded price is 3.2p above the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 38 stations within 10 miles it's the 31st cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 165.9p at Sainsbury's.

Across the 11 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 171.9p, so this station is 2.0p above its local average, 80p on a 40-litre fill.

Across the 8 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 199.4p, so this station is 0.5p above its local average, 20p on a 40-litre fill.

A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £69.56 and diesel £79.96 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 165.9p at Sainsbury's, Mount Road, Braintree, 9.2 miles away: £3.20 less on a 40-litre fill, but the 18.4 extra miles there and back use up the saving. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 194.9p at Texaco, 246 Shrub End Road, Colchester, 3.8 miles away: £2.00 less on a 40-litre fill, about £0.30 after the drive there and back.

Station details

Opening hours

Every day	Open 24 hours

Phone

01206 212789

Fuels

Unleaded (E10)
Super unleaded (E5)
Diesel (B7)
Super diesel

Facilities

24-hour fuel
Toilets
Air and screenwash
Water
AdBlue pump
AdBlue (bottled)

The operator lists 24-hour fuel, toilets, air and screenwash, water, AdBlue pump and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list car wash 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: −5.0p
Low: 173.9p
High: 179.9p

Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days

Change: −5.0p
Low: 199.9p
High: 204.9p

Diesel (B7), last 30 days

Change: −2.0p
Low: 199.9p
High: 203.9p

Super diesel, last 30 days

Change: No change
Low: 224.9p
High: 229.9p

Daily prices

Date	E10	E5	B7	SDV
4 Nov	173.9p	199.9p	199.9p	224.9p
3 Nov	173.9p	199.9p	199.9p	224.9p
2 Nov	175.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
1 Nov	175.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
31 Oct	175.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
30 Oct	175.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
29 Oct	176.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
28 Oct	176.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
27 Oct	176.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
26 Oct	176.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
25 Oct	177.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
24 Oct	177.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
23 Oct	177.9p	–	199.9p	224.9p
22 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
21 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
20 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
19 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
18 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
17 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
16 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
15 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
14 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
13 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
12 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	229.9p
11 Oct	179.9p	–	203.9p	224.9p
10 Oct	179.9p	204.9p	203.9p	224.9p
9 Oct	179.9p	204.9p	203.9p	224.9p
8 Oct	179.9p	204.9p	201.9p	224.9p
7 Oct	178.9p	204.9p	201.9p	224.9p
6 Oct	178.9p	204.9p	201.9p	224.9p

Price changes in the last 30 days

Unleaded (E10): 173.9p now, down 3.0p on 7 days ago and down 5.0p on 30 days ago. 5 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 3 November 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 173.9p (3 November 2026); highest 179.9p (25 September 2026).

Diesel (B7): 199.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 2.0p on 30 days ago. 2 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 23 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 197.9p (12 September 2026); highest 203.9p (9 October 2026).

Super unleaded (E5): 199.9p now, 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: 199.9p (3 November 2026); highest 204.9p (12 September 2026).

Super diesel: 224.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and unchanged on 30 days ago. 2 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 23 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 219.9p (12 September 2026); highest 229.9p (12 October 2026).

Date seen	Fuel	Price	Change
3 November 2026	Unleaded (E10)	173.9p	-2.0p
3 November 2026	Super unleaded (E5)	199.9p	-5.0p
30 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	175.9p	-1.0p
26 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	176.9p	-1.0p
23 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	177.9p	-2.0p
23 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	199.9p	-4.0p
23 October 2026	Super diesel	224.9p	-5.0p
12 October 2026	Super diesel	229.9p	+5.0p
9 October 2026	Diesel (B7)	203.9p	+2.0p
8 October 2026	Unleaded (E10)	179.9p	+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, London Road, Colchester: quick answers

How much is unleaded at Shell London Road, Colchester today?

Unleaded (E10) is 173.9p a litre at Shell London Road, Colchester, reported on 3 November 2026. That's 3.2p above the UK average of 170.7p. The 11 other stations within 5 miles average 171.9p, so it's 2.0p dearer than its neighbours.

How much is diesel at Shell London Road, Colchester today?

Diesel (B7) is 199.9p a litre at Shell London Road, Colchester, reported on 23 October 2026. That's 1.7p above the UK average of 198.2p. The 8 other stations within 5 miles average 199.4p, so it's 0.5p dearer than its neighbours.

Has the unleaded price at Shell London Road, Colchester changed recently?

The unleaded price at Shell London Road, Colchester changed 5 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 3 November 2026 (down 2.0p to 173.9p). It's down 3.0p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 173.9p to 179.9p.

What does a 40-litre fill cost at Shell London Road, Colchester?

Is Shell London Road, Colchester the cheapest petrol station nearby?

Not quite. 30 of the 38 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 165.9p at Sainsbury's, Mount Road, Braintree, 9.2 miles away. Shell London Road, Colchester charges 173.9p.

When is Shell London Road, 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, AdBlue pump and AdBlue (bottled) at this station. It doesn't list car wash or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.