Shell 78 Alcester Road South, Birmingham
78 Alcester Road South, B14 7PT Birmingham — West Midlands
Shell is a petrol station in Birmingham, West Midlands. 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): £ 1.619, Diesel: £ 1.859.
| Date | Diesel | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2026 | £ 1.839 | £ 1.599 |
| 30/08/2026 | £ 1.839 | £ 1.599 |
| 31/08/2026 | £ 1.839 | £ 1.599 |
| 01/09/2026 | £ 1.839 | £ 1.599 |
| 03/09/2026 | £ 1.839 | £ 1.609 |
| 04/09/2026 | £ 1.839 | £ 1.599 |
| 05/09/2026 | £ 1.859 | £ 1.619 |
Prices are based on data reported by the station and may differ from the price at the pump.
Price analysis
- Shell is currently at the regional average in West Midlands.
- Price change over the last 24 hours: Diesel +2.0p, Unleaded +2.0p.
- Cheaper alternative: Texaco (2.3 km away) is 4.0p cheaper.
- Shell is located in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Is the Shell petrol station cheap or expensive?
Shell is currently slightly above the average for stations in West Midlands. Diesel currently costs £ 1.859 here — cheaper than 46% of the 523 stations compared in West Midlands. Compared with other Shell stations, Shell is cheaper than 81% of 852 stations.
Price statistics
- Shell is currently cheaper than 46% of stations in West Midlands.
- Shell is cheaper than 81% 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 | £ 1.884 |
| May 2026 | £ 1.827 |
| June 2026 | £ 1.750 |
| July 2026 | £ 1.724 |
| August 2026 | £ 1.839 |
| September 2026 | £ 1.846 |
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 West Midlands?
No, at £ 1.859, Shell is currently above average in West Midlands (cheaper than only 46% of the 523 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.