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): £ 1.519, Diesel: £ 1.699.
| Date | Diesel | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2026 | £ 1.659 | £ 1.509 |
| 13/07/2026 | £ 1.659 | £ 1.509 |
| 14/07/2026 | £ 1.669 | £ 1.509 |
| 15/07/2026 | £ 1.669 | £ 1.509 |
| 17/07/2026 | £ 1.669 | £ 1.509 |
| 18/07/2026 | £ 1.699 | £ 1.519 |
| 19/07/2026 | £ 1.699 | £ 1.519 |
Price analysis
- Shell is currently 2.0p (1.2%) above the average in West Midlands.
- Cheaper alternative: JET (1.9 km away) is 3.0p cheaper.
- Shell is located in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Is the Shell petrol station cheap or expensive?
Shell is currently among the more expensive stations in West Midlands. Diesel currently costs £ 1.699 here — cheaper than 16% of the 616 stations compared in West Midlands. Compared with other Shell stations, Shell is cheaper than 39% of 766 stations.
Price statistics
- Shell is currently cheaper than 16% of stations in West Midlands.
- Shell is cheaper than 39% of Shell stations.
- Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up here is Sunday.
- The price has changed 8 times in the last 30 days.
| Month | Avg. price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | £ 1.884 |
| May 2026 | £ 1.827 |
| June 2026 | £ 1.750 |
| July 2026 | £ 1.663 |
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 £ 1.699, Shell is currently above average in West Midlands (cheaper than only 16% of the 616 stations compared).
How often does the fuel price change at Shell?
Over the last 30 days, the Diesel price at Shell has changed 8 times.