Shell in India (fuel, lubes, outlets)

1self · 14th April 2011, 08:00

Guys,

What is the difference in quality between the 2 versions of petrol sold by Shell? Any ideas? When i asked the attendant, they say some additives are added.

Neilguy · 14th April 2011, 11:08

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Originally Posted by 1self

Guys,

What is the difference in quality between the 2 versions of petrol sold by Shell? Any ideas? When i asked the attendant, they say some additives are added.

That is true. The premium version is of the same octane rating along with some additives and detergents to clean your engine.

Check if your car really needs the premium version, because for my car, it's recommended to avoid premium petrol.

aa_asif · 14th April 2011, 16:54

Bye Bye Shell. Back to "Pure for Sure" COCO Stations. Current Bangalore price for normal petrol: 65.66.

I fill from the one in Jeevan Beema Nagar, Opp to the Traffic Police Station. I get the best mileage from this particular pump, so I believe that its the best out of all pumps I've visited when it comes to the authenticity of the Meter Readings.

PS: Ask the attendant to lock the nozzle handle if you're filling for anything above Rs.300

Gansan · 14th April 2011, 17:18

Shell super is Rs 74.00 and normal Rs 71.50 in Chennai. HP power is Rs 64.xx and normal Rs 61.xx. But I am sticking with Shell for the car and am tryig out Power for the bike. If bike seems ok, will try it for car as well.

But after experiencing Shell service for over four years, I hate to enter PSU bunks now.

Neilguy · 14th April 2011, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Gansan

But after experiencing Shell service for over four years, I hate to enter PSU bunks now.

+1 to that. Whenever I enter a PSU bunk, whatever the person does seems suspicious and I feel I have to be very watchful of anything the pump person is doing.

Shell service has set a standard of sorts.

Abhi_Automobile · 14th April 2011, 17:33

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Shell super is Rs 74.00 and normal Rs 71.50 in Chennai. HP power is Rs 64.xx and normal Rs 61.xx. But I am sticking with Shell for the car and am tryig out Power for the bike. If bike seems ok, will try it for car as well.

But after experiencing Shell service for over four years, I hate to enter PSU bunks now.

As much as I appreciate your passion for 'quality fuel', does that justify a premium of Rs 10? I doubt! Also cars like Swift and Alto run just fine on normal fuel. If I had direct injection-turbocharged car (VW TSI engines) or a sport scar , then I might have hesitated with the normal PSU fuels.

With COCO, there is no compromise on quality (unless the PSU company itself is supplying sub standard fuel) or quantity (unless the furl pump staff is secretly siphoning off fuel- A scenario which looks unlikely). So, MeThink that you'll do just fine with any COCO.

CBlazer · 17th April 2011, 18:25

I can't blame Shell or other pvt players. The government is keeping the prices low in spite of stating that they would not regulate the price of petrol. For the time being the COCO outlets seem to be a smarter choice for consumers.

Just back from my trip to TN, KL. The price of normal petrol was around Rs 62.x per litre. None of the Reliance pumps are selling fuel (they are still open). I guess they are waiting for the government to announce the price hike once the assembly elections are completed around the country.

mxx · 17th April 2011, 19:01

are there COCO pumps in bangalore east areas?

And BTW, isnt COCO and BP the same?

vaibzi · 17th April 2011, 20:15

Can anybody tell me what's the current price of shell normal diesel in Bangalore? Its been ages since I even looked at a shell pump, let alone entering it and enquire about the prices!

Gansan · 17th April 2011, 20:23

Effective from 16th April, Shell super is Rs 75.45 and normal Rs 72.95 in Chennai.

Neilguy · 18th April 2011, 11:22

Shell regular is now Rs. 76.45 per litre in Hyderabad (up from 75.95).

I don't understand how/why Shell is increasing prices when the international crude prices are going down!

Captain Slow · 18th April 2011, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Neilguy

Shell regular is now Rs. 76.45 per litre in Hyderabad (up from 75.95).

I don't understand how/why Shell is increasing prices when the international crude prices are going down!

That must me premium not regular.

In Bangalore Shell Regular 72.xx

Premium - 75.xx

n_aditya · 18th April 2011, 16:57

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Originally Posted by 1self

What is the difference in quality between the 2 versions of petrol sold by Shell? Any ideas? When i asked the attendant, they say some additives are added.

Shell Regular Unleaded and Shell Premium Unleaded are both 91 octane fuels with the latter containing additives.

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Originally Posted by vaibzi

Can anybody tell me what's the current price of shell normal diesel in Bangalore?

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

In Bangalore Shell Regular 72.xx

Premium - 75.xx

I was a bit surprised when i tanked up at Shell yesterday. I was hoping for a small dip in the prices as i recollect some news channel ticker that showed a dip in crude oil prices by a few $$.

IIRC Premium is around 79 bucks and regular is 72.95 bucks.

Gansan · 18th April 2011, 17:01

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

IIRC Premium is around 79 bucks and regular is 72.95 bucks.

The difference between the two won't be more than Rs 2.50/litre or thereabouts.

Captain Slow · 18th April 2011, 17:09

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Originally Posted by Neilguy

Shell regular is now Rs. 76.45 per litre in Hyderabad (up from 75.95).

I don't understand how/why Shell is increasing prices when the international crude prices are going down!

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Shell Regular Unleaded and Shell Premium Unleaded are both 91 octane fuels with the latter containing additives.

I was a bit surprised when i tanked up at Shell yesterday. I was hoping for a small dip in the prices as i recollect some news channel ticker that showed a dip in crude oil prices by a few $$.

IIRC Premium is around 79 bucks and regular is 72.95 bucks.

Yes Aditiya, regular is 72.95 Filled up yesterday at shell Bellary road, but the boy told me 75.95 for Premium. Where did you hear aobut 79??

Even I expected small dip in prices but what a surprise.
The Manager on duty told me that we can expect another price revision in 10-14 days.

And Government doesn't want to increase Diesel prices.

14th April 2011, 08:00	#1171
1self BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 628 Thanked: 286 Times View My Garage	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Guys, What is the difference in quality between the 2 versions of petrol sold by Shell? Any ideas? When i asked the attendant, they say some additives are added.
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14th April 2011, 16:54	#1173
aa_asif BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KL 07 > KA 03 Posts: 254 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Bye Bye Shell. Back to "Pure for Sure" COCO Stations. Current Bangalore price for normal petrol: 65.66. I fill from the one in Jeevan Beema Nagar, Opp to the Traffic Police Station. I get the best mileage from this particular pump, so I believe that its the best out of all pumps I've visited when it comes to the authenticity of the Meter Readings. PS: Ask the attendant to lock the nozzle handle if you're filling for anything above Rs.300
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14th April 2011, 17:18	#1174
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,079 Thanked: 3,576 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Shell super is Rs 74.00 and normal Rs 71.50 in Chennai. HP power is Rs 64.xx and normal Rs 61.xx. But I am sticking with Shell for the car and am tryig out Power for the bike. If bike seems ok, will try it for car as well. But after experiencing Shell service for over four years, I hate to enter PSU bunks now. Last edited by Gansan : 14th April 2011 at 17:20.
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17th April 2011, 18:25	#1177
CBlazer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 595 Thanked: 17 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. I can't blame Shell or other pvt players. The government is keeping the prices low in spite of stating that they would not regulate the price of petrol. For the time being the COCO outlets seem to be a smarter choice for consumers. Just back from my trip to TN, KL. The price of normal petrol was around Rs 62.x per litre. None of the Reliance pumps are selling fuel (they are still open). I guess they are waiting for the government to announce the price hike once the assembly elections are completed around the country.
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17th April 2011, 19:01	#1178
mxx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 734 Thanked: 162 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. are there COCO pumps in bangalore east areas? And BTW, isnt COCO and BP the same? Last edited by mxx : 17th April 2011 at 19:03.
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17th April 2011, 20:15	#1179
vaibzi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 97 Thanked: 96 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Can anybody tell me what's the current price of shell normal diesel in Bangalore? Its been ages since I even looked at a shell pump, let alone entering it and enquire about the prices!
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17th April 2011, 20:23	#1180
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,079 Thanked: 3,576 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Effective from 16th April, Shell super is Rs 75.45 and normal Rs 72.95 in Chennai.
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18th April 2011, 11:22	#1181
Neilguy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 172 Thanked: 53 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Shell regular is now Rs. 76.45 per litre in Hyderabad (up from 75.95). I don't understand how/why Shell is increasing prices when the international crude prices are going down!
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