Shell in India (fuel, lubes, outlets)

amitk26 · 9th July 2010, 13:19

Since mid 90s an additional 1 rupee cess is levied on Petrol / Diesel sold in Bangalore city limits , This cess was initially to collect money for ELRTS ( Scrapped) and now metro rail construction.

cuboid · 9th July 2010, 15:22

Filled up at shell an hour ago. Old Madras Road (before Big bazaar) outlet. Normal Unleaded petrol @ 59.50. Tank-full took in 25.21 ltrs. For this, the extra difference between PSU pump (58.06) and shell is a mere Rs 37 - completely worth given the peace of mind and assured quality

mkh · 9th July 2010, 16:18

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Originally Posted by cuboid

Filled up at shell an hour ago. Old Madras Road (before Big bazaar) outlet. Normal Unleaded petrol @ 59.50. Tank-full took in 25.21 ltrs. For this, the extra difference between PSU pump (58.06) and shell is a mere Rs 37 - completely worth given the peace of mind and assured quality

Completely agree to this, and there is enough space for cars and no rush, which makes it even better. Then only little annoying thing- each time you land up there the attendant will ask- saar full tank? I told him we can opt for what we want, let us say!

prsnck · 9th July 2010, 16:36

If this goes with the same venom for couple of years ahead we would soon see Petrol Head filling at Rs 100/lr.

Can't be too far away for that I believe, oh my god !

I always been a petrol head with RX135, zen and now looking for OHC.

Where will be the vtec's and baleno's, Palio's, zens's those days..the performance factor in each of us will soon dry unless we too are financially revoked by our respective companies...

No wonder slowly and steadily, Toyota folks are moving to launch a Diesel Corolla Altis. Hmm..thinking one step ahead is it.

**Mod's feel free to move to appropriate thread in case.

mkh · 9th July 2010, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by prsnck

If this goes with the same venom for couple of years ahead we would soon see Petrol Head filling at Rs 100/lr.

Can't be too far away for that I believe, oh my god !

I always been a petrol head with RX135, zen and now looking for OHC.

Where will be the vtec's and baleno's, Palio's, zens's those days..the performance factor in each of us will soon dry unless we too are financially revoked by our respective companies...

No wonder slowly and steadily, Toyota folks are moving to launch a Diesel Corolla Altis. Hmm..thinking one step ahead is it.

**Mod's feel free to move to appropriate thread in case.

Price diff between diesel and petrol will come down and even then, the whole economics does not benefit a diesel owner unless running is high( enough said on that already). Public transport will become more popular and will force people to do things like car pool, which will end up good for the overall public. Anyways, focus should be to earn more, forget what we cannot control

StarrySky · 9th July 2010, 17:05

Even though the Petrol prices are "freed" from govt control, I doubt if it will remain "free" if the prices go up beyond a point. It's quite likely that the govt will intervene if it goes beyond some limit (say Rs.75).

Roy.S · 10th July 2010, 15:06

Is is my imagination or has the FE dropped with Shell regular. Might go back to IOC.
Anyone else facing this problem?

mpksuhas · 12th July 2010, 10:50

Read in rediff today that Shell plans to sell out around 20 of 80 retail outlets they got. IOC and BPCL in discussion to buy the same it seems. The decision is due to lose incurred in retail domain by shell as per the report.
The rediff article can be accessed @ http://business.rediff.com/report/20...il-outlets.htm

pulsar56 · 13th July 2010, 19:12

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Originally Posted by LonelyPlanet

What is the price for shell normal in Hyderabad ? Anyone tanked up lately ?

Shell Normal unleaded is retailing at INR 64.95
Whereas, at the PSUs, it is INR 57.51
Price difference is more than Rs. 7 and still doesn't make sense to shift back to Shell yet.

xingamazon · 13th July 2010, 20:50

Going by the discussion happening in this thread, guess Shell is retailing fuel at different cost price at different locations.
I remember reading the difference between PSU and Shell is very minimal in Bangalore, but its high in Chennai and Hyderabad

scuderiamania · 13th July 2010, 20:57

Guys I was just wondering, from what I hear, US fuel prices are determined by free market mechanism, just as in our country right now. To the best of my knowledge fuel prices are 2.99 to the gallon. that is (2.99*47) Rs. 140 for 3.7 litres, which again translates to Rs. 37.83/lt. Then why do people of India have to pay Rs. 55/lt?

tj123 · 13th July 2010, 21:49

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Originally Posted by scuderiamania

Guys I was just wondering, from what I hear, US fuel prices are determined by free market mechanism, just as in our country right now. To the best of my knowledge fuel prices are 2.99 to the gallon. that is (2.99*47) Rs. 140 for 3.7 litres, which again translates to Rs. 37.83/lt. Then why do people of India have to pay Rs. 55/lt?

It is due to the high amount of taxes and some cost is incurred in cross subsidizing poor man's fuel kerosene.

v.anand · 13th July 2010, 23:17

I filled at Shell today, its priced at Rs. 59.50 for the normal petrol. There is not much difference here compared to other PSUs like mentioned earlier. Its sad to hear though that they plan to sell some of their bunks since only recently were they massively expanding their numbers.

vigneshA · 14th July 2010, 00:52

In Chennai its 61.50 in Shell against 56.xx for PSU. Close to 6 Rs.

Roy.S · 14th July 2010, 01:32

After filling twice at with Shell regular, I've decided to take my chances with IOC Jalahalli. The mileage had gone down considerably. The way the fuel gauge needle went down was nothing short of alarming and I know theres nothing wrong with my car. Anyone else facing the same problem?

9th July 2010, 13:19	#781
amitk26 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,089 Thanked: 715 Times	Since mid 90s an additional 1 rupee cess is levied on Petrol / Diesel sold in Bangalore city limits , This cess was initially to collect money for ELRTS ( Scrapped) and now metro rail construction.
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9th July 2010, 15:22	#782
cuboid BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 223 Times	Filled up at shell an hour ago. Old Madras Road (before Big bazaar) outlet. Normal Unleaded petrol @ 59.50. Tank-full took in 25.21 ltrs. For this, the extra difference between PSU pump (58.06) and shell is a mere Rs 37 - completely worth given the peace of mind and assured quality
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9th July 2010, 16:36	#784
prsnck BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 189 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	Rs. 100 per litre If this goes with the same venom for couple of years ahead we would soon see Petrol Head filling at Rs 100/lr. Can't be too far away for that I believe, oh my god ! I always been a petrol head with RX135, zen and now looking for OHC. Where will be the vtec's and baleno's, Palio's, zens's those days..the performance factor in each of us will soon dry unless we too are financially revoked by our respective companies... No wonder slowly and steadily, Toyota folks are moving to launch a Diesel Corolla Altis. Hmm..thinking one step ahead is it. **Mod's feel free to move to appropriate thread in case.
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9th July 2010, 17:05	#786
StarrySky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EU - Nordic Posts: 2,052 Thanked: 3,043 Times	Even though the Petrol prices are "freed" from govt control, I doubt if it will remain "free" if the prices go up beyond a point. It's quite likely that the govt will intervene if it goes beyond some limit (say Rs.75).
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10th July 2010, 15:06	#787
Roy.S BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 707 Thanked: 946 Times	Is is my imagination or has the FE dropped with Shell regular. Might go back to IOC. Anyone else facing this problem?
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12th July 2010, 10:50	#788
mpksuhas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KA03/KL11 Posts: 3,936 Thanked: 7,341 Times View My Garage	Shell to sell outlets Read in rediff today that Shell plans to sell out around 20 of 80 retail outlets they got. IOC and BPCL in discussion to buy the same it seems. The decision is due to lose incurred in retail domain by shell as per the report. The rediff article can be accessed @ http://business.rediff.com/report/20...il-outlets.htm
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13th July 2010, 20:50	#790
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	Going by the discussion happening in this thread, guess Shell is retailing fuel at different cost price at different locations. I remember reading the difference between PSU and Shell is very minimal in Bangalore, but its high in Chennai and Hyderabad
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13th July 2010, 20:57	#791
scuderiamania BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 363 Thanked: 172 Times	Guys I was just wondering, from what I hear, US fuel prices are determined by free market mechanism, just as in our country right now. To the best of my knowledge fuel prices are 2.99 to the gallon. that is (2.99*47) Rs. 140 for 3.7 litres, which again translates to Rs. 37.83/lt. Then why do people of India have to pay Rs. 55/lt?
	() Thanks

13th July 2010, 23:17	#793
v.anand BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 44 Times	I filled at Shell today, its priced at Rs. 59.50 for the normal petrol. There is not much difference here compared to other PSUs like mentioned earlier. Its sad to hear though that they plan to sell some of their bunks since only recently were they massively expanding their numbers.
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14th July 2010, 00:52	#794
vigneshA BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 213 Thanked: 93 Times	In Chennai its 61.50 in Shell against 56.xx for PSU. Close to 6 Rs.
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14th July 2010, 01:32	#795
Roy.S BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 707 Thanked: 946 Times	After filling twice at with Shell regular, I've decided to take my chances with IOC Jalahalli. The mileage had gone down considerably. The way the fuel gauge needle went down was nothing short of alarming and I know theres nothing wrong with my car. Anyone else facing the same problem?
	() Thanks