Shell Petrol Prices Today in Essendon

About this petrol station — Shell

Shell is a Shell petrol station serving Essendon, Victoria. Drivers use this forecourt for everyday unleaded, diesel, and premium fills on local commutes and school runs.

Fuel types currently listed at the bowser include ULP 91 (205.0¢/L), ULP 98 (232.0¢/L), Diesel (260.0¢/L), LPG (96.0¢/L). Victorian retailers file price updates through the official transparency scheme — always confirm the pump display before you pay.

Location benefits include 24-hour access, which can make this stop practical for a single visit rather than splitting fuel and groceries across two sites.

Nearby petrol stations — Victoria

Compare price, brand, and distance before you drive. All links stay within our Melbourne and Victoria directory.

• COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON

  Shell

  from 96.0¢/Lunder 1 km
• Woolworths Petrol

  Ampol

  from 210.0¢/Lunder 1 km
• 7-Eleven

  7-Eleven

  from 210.0¢/Lunder 1 km
• 7-Eleven

  7-Eleven

  from 210.0¢/L1.2 km
• 7-Eleven

  7-Eleven

  from 96.0¢/L2.8 km
• INDEPENDENT ESSENDON

  Independent

  Price pending2.9 km
• Shell

  Shell

  from 205.0¢/L3.0 km
• 7-Eleven

  7-Eleven

  from 96.0¢/L3.3 km
• 7-Eleven

  United

  from 201.0¢/L3.3 km
• United

  United

  from 201.0¢/L3.4 km
• BP MARIBYRNONG

  United

  from 201.0¢/L3.4 km
• MARIBYRNONG

  Metro

  from 201.0¢/L3.4 km

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Fuel price FAQ — Victoria

Driving in Essendon

Driving in Essendon means balancing school runs, commuter peaks, and weekend retail traffic across Victoria's metro and fringe networks. Fuel demand spikes where arterial roads meet shopping and industrial pockets.

Fuel demand in Essendon follows Melbourne's wider retail cycle: prices can lift sharply before public holidays and ease when metro averages fall. Bookmark this station page and the Essendon suburb board to time fills when spreads are widest.

Essendon fuel market analysis

Essendon currently lists unleaded 91 across 4 stations with an average of 207.5¢/L. The cheapest published ULP in the suburb is 205.0¢/L while the dearest is 210.0¢/L — a 5.0¢/L spread that rewards a two-minute comparison before you commit to Shell.

Diesel listings in Essendon average 261.3¢/L across 3 reporting sites, with a low of 260.0¢/L. Towing, ute, and delivery drivers should compare diesel separately because it does not always move in lockstep with unleaded during Melbourne cycle peaks.

Premium grades in Essendon average about 231.8¢/L where stations publish 95 or 98 octane. Shell drivers running manufacturer-spec premium should check both premium columns on the suburb comparison table — the cheapest premium site is not always the cheapest unleaded site.

Against the Melbourne metro ULP reference (188.1¢/L), Shell sits 16.9¢/L above the board average today. That context helps you judge whether this forecourt is early- or late-cycle without relying on interstate benchmarks — our data is Victoria-only.

Melbourne-wide unleaded has firmed about 3.2¢/L comparing the last seven snapshot days with the prior week. When the metro average shifts, Essendon stations usually follow within a short window — watching both this station page and the Essendon suburb board keeps you ahead of a sudden cycle rise.

Per-grade pricing at Shell

Unleaded 91 at Shell is listed at 205.0¢/L versus a Essendon suburb average of 207.5¢/L (-2.5¢/L).

Premium 98 at Shell is listed at 232.0¢/L versus a Essendon suburb average of 231.8¢/L (+0.3¢/L).

Diesel at Shell is listed at 260.0¢/L versus a Essendon suburb average of 261.3¢/L (-1.3¢/L).

LPG / Autogas at Shell is currently 96.0¢/L. Fewer than two neighbours report this grade in Essendon today, so suburb averages may update as more retailers file prices.

Nearby competitor pricing around Shell

COLES EXPRESS ESSENDON (Shell) at 0.2 km lists from 96.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 205.0¢/L. That is similar to Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

Woolworths Petrol (Ampol) at 0.4 km lists from 210.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is 114.0¢/L dearer than Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 0.5 km lists from 210.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is 114.0¢/L dearer than Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 1.2 km lists from 210.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is 114.0¢/L dearer than Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 2.8 km lists from 96.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is similar to Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

INDEPENDENT ESSENDON (Independent) operates 2.9 km from Shell. Open the station profile for live grades when prices are published.

Shell (Shell) at 3.0 km lists from 205.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 205.0¢/L. That is 109.0¢/L dearer than Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

7-Eleven (7-Eleven) at 3.3 km lists from 96.0¢/L with ULP 91 at 210.0¢/L. That is similar to Shell's lowest grade — see the comparison table for full grade-by-grade detail.

Practical fill-up guide — Shell

Drivers filling unleaded at Shell today see 205.0¢/L on the board; diesel is listed at 260.0¢/L. Victorian transparency rules require retailers to publish price changes, but pumps can differ from the last filed snapshot during active cycle moves — always verify the nozzle and receipt before leaving the forecourt.

Bookmark this page alongside the Essendon suburb hub to compare Shell with independents and other majors on your usual corridor. Saving the station to your watchlist lets you return before the next Melbourne cycle peak without searching again.