Shell, Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead
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Shell on Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead is charging unleaded at 167.9p a litre and diesel at 198.9p today. That unleaded price is 2.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. Of the 73 stations within 10 miles it's the 10th cheapest for unleaded, with the lowest nearby at 160.9p at Sainsbury's.
Across the 15 other stations within 5 miles, unleaded averages 167.0p, so this station is 0.9p above its local average, 36p on a 40-litre fill.
Across the 14 other stations within 5 miles, diesel averages 197.3p, so this station is 1.6p above its local average, 64p on a 40-litre fill.
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.16 and diesel £79.56 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 1.6 miles away: £2.80 less on a 40-litre fill, about £2.22 after the drive there and back. The cheapest diesel within 10 miles is 184.9p at Costco, Hartspring Lane, Watford, 8.0 miles away: £5.60 less on a 40-litre fill, about £2.22 after the drive there and back.
Station details
Opening hours
| Monday to Saturday | 06:00 to 23:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 07:00 to 23:00 |
| Bank holidays | 07:00 to 22:00 |
Phone
01442 264842Fuels
Facilities
The operator lists air and screenwash and water at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, toilets, car wash, AdBlue pump, AdBlue (bottled) 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
- −7.0p
- Low
- 167.9p
- High
- 174.9p
Super unleaded (E5), last 30 days
- Change
- +3.0p
- Low
- 189.9p
- High
- 192.9p
Diesel (B7), last 30 days
- Change
- −1.0p
- Low
- 198.9p
- High
- 199.9p
Super diesel, last 30 days
- Change
- +2.0p
- Low
- 215.9p
- High
- 217.9p
Daily prices
| Date | E10 | E5 | B7 | SDV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | 167.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 3 Nov | 167.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 2 Nov | 167.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 1 Nov | 167.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 31 Oct | 167.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 30 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 29 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 28 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 27 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 26 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 25 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 24 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 23 Oct | 172.9p | 192.9p | 198.9p | 217.9p |
| 22 Oct | 173.9p | – | 198.9p | – |
| 21 Oct | 173.9p | – | 198.9p | – |
| 20 Oct | 173.9p | – | 198.9p | – |
| 19 Oct | 173.9p | – | 198.9p | – |
| 18 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 17 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 16 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 15 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 14 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 13 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 12 Oct | 173.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p | 215.9p |
| 11 Oct | 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p |
| 10 Oct | 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p |
| 9 Oct | 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p |
| 8 Oct | 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p |
| 7 Oct | 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p |
| 6 Oct | 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p |
Price changes in the last 30 days
Unleaded (E10): 167.9p now, down 5.0p on 7 days ago and down 7.0p on 30 days ago. 3 price changes recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 31 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 163.9p (12 September 2026); highest 174.9p (27 September 2026).
Diesel (B7): 198.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and down 1.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 12 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 187.9p (12 September 2026); highest 199.9p (25 September 2026).
Super unleaded (E5): 192.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and up 3.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 23 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 189.9p (12 September 2026); highest 192.9p (23 October 2026).
Super diesel: 217.9p now, unchanged on 7 days ago and up 2.0p on 30 days ago. 1 price change recorded in the last 30 days, the latest on 23 October 2026. Lowest since 12 September 2026: 209.9p (12 September 2026); highest 217.9p (23 October 2026).
| Date seen | Fuel | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 167.9p | -5.0p |
| 23 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 172.9p | -1.0p |
| 23 October 2026 | Super unleaded (E5) | 192.9p | +3.0p |
| 23 October 2026 | Super diesel | 217.9p | +2.0p |
| 12 October 2026 | Unleaded (E10) | 173.9p | -1.0p |
| 12 October 2026 | Diesel (B7) | 198.9p | -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, Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead: quick answers
How much is unleaded at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead today?
Unleaded (E10) is 167.9p a litre at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, reported on 31 October 2026. That's 2.8p below the UK average of 170.7p. The 15 other stations within 5 miles average 167.0p, so it's 0.9p dearer than its neighbours.
How much is diesel at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead today?
Diesel (B7) is 198.9p a litre at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, reported on 12 October 2026. That's 0.7p above the UK average of 198.2p. The 14 other stations within 5 miles average 197.3p, so it's 1.6p dearer than its neighbours.
Has the unleaded price at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead changed recently?
The unleaded price at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead changed 3 times in the last 30 days, most recently on 31 October 2026 (down 5.0p to 167.9p). It's down 5.0p on a week ago. Since 12 September 2026 it has ranged from 163.9p to 174.9p.
What does a 40-litre fill cost at Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead?
A 40-litre fill here costs unleaded £67.16 and diesel £79.56 at today's prices. The cheapest unleaded within 10 miles is 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 1.6 miles away: £2.80 less on a 40-litre fill, about £2.22 after the drive there and back.
Is Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead the cheapest petrol station nearby?
Not quite. 9 of the 73 stations within 10 miles are cheaper for unleaded, the lowest being 160.9p at Sainsbury's, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, 1.6 miles away. Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead charges 167.9p.
When is Shell Shell Service Station, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead open and what facilities does it have?
Hours: 06:00 to 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 07:00 to 23:00 on Sunday. The operator lists air and screenwash and water at this station. It doesn't list 24-hour fuel, toilets, car wash, AdBlue pump, AdBlue (bottled) or LPG. Facilities come from the operator's Fuel Finder record, so check before relying on one.
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