Shell, A12 Northbound fuel prices
Shell, A12 Northbound 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, 15:08. That's 2.3p above the average of the 15 stations within 5 miles.
The cheapest petrol within 5 miles is 171.9p at BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road, 4.9 miles away. On a 50-litre fill that saves £3.50, but the 9.8-mile round trip burns about £1.71 of fuel, so you'd still come out £1.79 ahead.
Fuel prices near Shell, A12 Northbound
| Station | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Shell, A12 Ipswich RoadA12 Ipswich Road, Colchester · 0.4 mi away | 178.9p | 201.9p |
| Ardleigh Service Station, Ardleigh Service StationArdleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester · 1.4 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| Tesco, Highwoods SquareHighwoods Square, Colchester · 2.4 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| BP, Cuckoo Farm WayCuckoo Farm Way, Colchester · 2.4 mi away | 179.9p | 201.9p |
| Vale Garage Ltd, Vale Garage LtdVale Garage Ltd, Upper Street, Stratford St. Mary, Colchester · 2.5 mi away | 176.9p | 199.9p |
| BP, Ipswich RoadIpswich Road, Colchester · 2.5 mi away | 178.9p | 201.9p |
| Ardleigh South Service Station, Ardleigh South Service StationArdleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester · 2.7 mi away | 172.9p | 199.9p |
| Murco, Great Horkesley GarageGreat Horkesley Garage, The Causeway, Great Horkesley, Colchester · 3.2 mi away | — | 202.9p |
| Asda Colchester Superstore, Turner RiseTurner Rise, Colchester · 3.4 mi away | 176.9p | 199.7p |
| Esso, EssoEsso, 124, Bergholt Road, Colchester · 3.6 mi away | 177.9p | 199.9p |
Green is cheaper than Shell, A12 Northbound, red is dearer.
About this station
| Brand | Shell |
|---|---|
| Address | A12 Northbound, Colchester, CO4 5NQ |
| Prices reported | 9 Oct 2026, 15:08 |
| Nearest town page | Fuel prices in Colchester |
Questions about Shell, A12 Northbound
How much is petrol at Shell, A12 Northbound?
Petrol (E10) at Shell, A12 Northbound is 178.9p a litre, last reported to the government's Fuel Finder scheme on 9 Oct 2026, 15:08. A 50-litre fill costs about £89.45.
How much is diesel at Shell, A12 Northbound?
Diesel (B7) at Shell, A12 Northbound is 201.9p a litre, last reported on 9 Oct 2026, 15:08.
Is Shell, A12 Northbound cheap for fuel?
Its petrol is 2.3p above the average of the 15 stations within 5 miles, ranking 12 of 15, and 4.2p above the UK average of 174.7p.
Where is cheaper petrol near Shell, A12 Northbound?
BP Rangers Service Station, 154 Mersea Road, 4.9 miles away, is selling petrol at 171.9p. 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 Northbound?
Shell, A12 Northbound is at A12 Northbound, Colchester, CO4 5NQ.
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