Shell 551 Watford Road, St. Albans
551 Watford Road, AL2 3EH St. Albans — East of England
Shell is a petrol station in St. Albans, East of England. Find current diesel and unleaded prices, the full price history, opening hours and accepted payment methods — data source: UK Fuel Finder.
Unleaded (E10)
Diesel
Price history
Interactive price history for this petrol station — shows diesel and unleaded price trends over the selected time range. Shell: Unleaded (E10): £ 1.679, Diesel: £ 1.879.
| Date | Diesel | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2026 | £ 1.859 | £ 1.659 |
| 30/08/2026 | £ 1.859 | £ 1.659 |
| 31/08/2026 | £ 1.859 | £ 1.659 |
| 02/09/2026 | £ 1.859 | £ 1.659 |
| 03/09/2026 | £ 1.859 | £ 1.659 |
| 04/09/2026 | £ 1.879 | £ 1.679 |
| 05/09/2026 | £ 1.879 | £ 1.679 |
Prices are based on data reported by the station and may differ from the price at the pump.
Price analysis
- Shell is currently 1.0p (0.5%) above the average in East of England.
- Cheaper alternative: Esso (4.0 km away) is 11.0p cheaper.
- Shell is located in St. Albans, East of England.
Is the Shell petrol station cheap or expensive?
Shell is currently slightly above the average for stations in East of England. Diesel currently costs £ 1.879 here — cheaper than 34% of the 415 stations compared in East of England. Compared with other Shell stations, Shell is cheaper than 64% of 853 stations.
Price statistics
- Shell is currently cheaper than 34% of stations in East of England.
- Shell is cheaper than 64% of Shell stations.
- Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up here is Sunday.
- The price has changed 7 times in the last 30 days.
| Month | Avg. price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | £ 1.948 |
| May 2026 | £ 1.938 |
| June 2026 | £ 1.806 |
| July 2026 | £ 1.785 |
| August 2026 | £ 1.899 |
| September 2026 | £ 1.867 |
Data since April 2026
Frequently asked questions about Shell
When is fuel cheapest at Shell?
Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up at Shell is Sunday.
Is Shell cheaper than average in East of England?
No, at £ 1.879, Shell is currently above average in East of England (cheaper than only 34% of the 415 stations compared).
How often does the fuel price change at Shell?
Over the last 30 days, the Diesel price at Shell has changed 7 times.