Shell, A12 Ipswich Road fuel prices
Shell, A12 Ipswich Road in Colchester is selling petrol at 178.9p and diesel at 201.9p a litre, as reported to the government's Fuel Finder scheme on 9 Oct 2026, 15:23. That's 2.0p above the average of the 14 stations within 5 miles.
The cheapest petrol within 5 miles is 172.9p at Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh South Service Station, 3.0 miles away. On a 50-litre fill that saves £3.00, but the 5.9-mile round trip burns about £1.04 of fuel, so you'd still come out £1.96 ahead.
Fuel prices near Shell, A12 Ipswich Road
| Station | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Shell, A12 NorthboundA12 Northbound, Colchester · 0.4 mi away | 178.9p | 201.9p |
| Ardleigh Service Station, Ardleigh Service StationArdleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester · 1.6 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| Vale Garage Ltd, Vale Garage LtdVale Garage Ltd, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester · 2.1 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| BP, Cuckoo Farm WayCuckoo Farm Way, Colchester · 2.7 mi away | 179.9p | 201.9p |
| Tesco, Highwoods SquareHighwoods Square, Colchester · 2.8 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| BP, Ipswich RoadIpswich Road, Colchester · 2.8 mi away | 178.9p | 201.9p |
| Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh South Service StationArdleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester · 3.0 mi away | 172.9p | 199.9p |
| Murco, Great Horkesley GarageGreat Horkesley Garage, The Causeway, Great Horkesley, Colchester · 3.5 mi away | — | 202.9p |
| Pace, K M C Automotive SolutionsK M C Automotive Solutions, Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester · 3.8 mi away | — | 199.0p |
| Asda Colchester Superstore, Turner RiseTurner Rise, Colchester · 3.8 mi away | 176.9p | 199.7p |
Green is cheaper than Shell, A12 Ipswich Road, red is dearer.
About this station
| Brand | Shell |
|---|---|
| Address | A12 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO7 6HU |
| Prices reported | 9 Oct 2026, 15:23 |
| Nearest town page | Fuel prices in Colchester |
Questions about Shell, A12 Ipswich Road
How much is petrol at Shell, A12 Ipswich Road?
Petrol (E10) at Shell, A12 Ipswich Road is 178.9p a litre, last reported to the government's Fuel Finder scheme on 9 Oct 2026, 15:23. A 50-litre fill costs about £89.45.
How much is diesel at Shell, A12 Ipswich Road?
Diesel (B7) at Shell, A12 Ipswich Road is 201.9p a litre, last reported on 9 Oct 2026, 15:23.
Is Shell, A12 Ipswich Road cheap for fuel?
Its petrol is 2.0p above the average of the 14 stations within 5 miles, ranking 11 of 14, and 4.2p above the UK average of 174.7p.
Where is cheaper petrol near Shell, A12 Ipswich Road?
Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh South Service Station, 3.0 miles away, is selling petrol at 172.9p. 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, A12 Ipswich Road?
Shell, A12 Ipswich Road is at A12 Ipswich Road, Colchester, CO7 6HU.
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