Shell, 551 Watford Road fuel prices
Shell, 551 Watford Road is selling petrol at 179.9p and diesel at 202.9p a litre, as reported to the government's Fuel Finder scheme on 8 Oct 2026, 13:13. That's 5.3p above the average of the 31 stations within 5 miles.
The cheapest petrol within 5 miles is 165.9p at Costco Wholesale, Hartspring Lane, 4.0 miles away. On a 50-litre fill that saves £7.00, but the 8.1-mile round trip burns about £1.35 of fuel, so you'd still come out £5.65 ahead.
Fuel prices near Shell, 551 Watford Road
| Station | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest, 1 Old Watford Road1 Old Watford Road, Bricket Wood, St Albans · 0.7 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| BP, 113 Watling Street113 Watling Street, St Albans · 1.1 mi away | 179.9p | 202.9p |
| Gulf, Gulf Service StationGulf Service Station, Frogmore Business Park, 51, Radlett Road, Frogmore, St. Albans · 1.4 mi away | 179.9p | 199.9p |
| Sainsbury's, Everard CloseEverard Close, St. Albans · 1.8 mi away | 176.9p | 198.9p |
| Esso, London RoadLondon Road, St Albans · 2.3 mi away | 177.9p | 199.9p |
| Esso, North Orbital RoadNorth Orbital Road, St Albans · 2.5 mi away | 172.9p | 197.9p |
| BP, Verulam RoadVerulam Road, St Albans · 2.5 mi away | 178.9p | 199.9p |
| Sainsbury's, Cow LaneCow Lane, Watford · 3.0 mi away | 168.9p | 188.9p |
| Asda Watford Supercentre, Odhams Industrial EstateOdhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford · 3.0 mi away | 168.7p | 188.7p |
| Morrisons, Hatfield RoadHatfield Road, St Albans · 3.0 mi away | 174.9p | 197.9p |
Green is cheaper than Shell, 551 Watford Road, red is dearer.
About this station
| Brand | Shell |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 Watford Road, St. Albans, AL2 3EH |
| Prices reported | 8 Oct 2026, 13:13 |
| Nearest town page | Fuel prices in St Albans |
Questions about Shell, 551 Watford Road
How much is petrol at Shell, 551 Watford Road?
Petrol (E10) at Shell, 551 Watford Road is 179.9p a litre, last reported to the government's Fuel Finder scheme on 8 Oct 2026, 13:13. A 50-litre fill costs about £89.95.
How much is diesel at Shell, 551 Watford Road?
Diesel (B7) at Shell, 551 Watford Road is 202.9p a litre, last reported on 8 Oct 2026, 13:13.
Is Shell, 551 Watford Road cheap for fuel?
Its petrol is 5.3p above the average of the 31 stations within 5 miles, ranking 27 of 31, and 5.2p above the UK average of 174.7p.
Where is cheaper petrol near Shell, 551 Watford Road?
Costco Wholesale, Hartspring Lane, 4.0 miles away, is selling petrol at 165.9p. Whether it's worth the trip depends on the distance: Refuel Radar's live search weighs the price against the fuel you'd use getting there.
Where is Shell, 551 Watford Road?
Shell, 551 Watford Road is at 551 Watford Road, St. Albans, AL2 3EH.
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