Shell 585 Basingstoke Road, Reading
585 Basingstoke Road, RG2 0TA Reading — South East
Shell is a petrol station in Reading, South East. 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: £ 1.909.
| Date | Diesel | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| 29/08/2026 | £ 1.889 | £ 1.639 |
| 30/08/2026 | £ 1.889 | £ 1.639 |
| 31/08/2026 | £ 1.889 | £ 1.639 |
| 01/09/2026 | £ 1.889 | £ 1.639 |
| 03/09/2026 | £ 1.889 | £ 1.659 |
| 04/09/2026 | £ 1.909 | £ 1.679 |
| 05/09/2026 | £ 1.909 | £ 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 3.0p (1.6%) above the average in South East.
- Cheaper alternative: Costco Wholesale (1.0 km away) is 9.0p cheaper.
- Shell is located in Reading, South East.
Is the Shell petrol station cheap or expensive?
Shell is currently among the more expensive stations in South East. Diesel currently costs £ 1.909 here — cheaper than 15% of the 998 stations compared in South East. Compared with other Shell stations, Shell is cheaper than 29% of 852 stations.
Price statistics
- Shell is currently cheaper than 15% of stations in South East.
- Shell is cheaper than 29% 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 | £ 1.951 |
| May 2026 | £ 1.908 |
| June 2026 | £ 1.793 |
| July 2026 | £ 1.734 |
| August 2026 | £ 1.868 |
| September 2026 | £ 1.897 |
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 South East?
No, at £ 1.909, Shell is currently above average in South East (cheaper than only 15% of the 998 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.