Shell in India (fuel, lubes, outlets)

navan49 · 20th December 2009, 16:22

In 2006 Shell started an outlet in Pallikaranai in Chennai. I was a regular customer for my Indica. There was always Q in the bulk.Then the price variation went around Rs.8, when compared with other bulk. Just for 1 to 2 kms of mileage 8 Rs is too much and I migrated to Indian oil. Till then not only myself but the Q also disappeared. Now I don't know what happens there.

deepakchiniwal · 20th December 2009, 16:26

Is there a good Indian Oil Petrol Pump around Maratahalli, Sarjapur Road. There is one near Bellandur, is that Good?

arvindmanju · 23rd December 2009, 20:54

My friend has a Getz CRDI and filled the tank yesterday at Shell Binaganahalli in Old Madras Road Bangalore and it took 46.58L. Tank capacity is 45Ltr as per Hyundai. He is very sure there should have been approximately more than 5ltrs or diesel.
So taken the count 5lrt + 46.58ltr = 51.58Ltr in 45ltr tank?

condor · 23rd December 2009, 21:33

@Arvind, did you friend top up, right up to the cap ?

I see this all the time on my Ikon. Tank capacity is supposed to be 42L, but it keeps drinking upto 45+. Irrespective of the bunk.

tj123 · 24th December 2009, 12:23

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Originally Posted by condor

@Arvind, did you friend top up, right up to the cap ?

I see this all the time on my Ikon. Tank capacity is supposed to be 42L, but it keeps drinking upto 45+. Irrespective of the bunk.

If you fill upto the brim then you can put in an extra 3-4 liters depends on the type of vehicle.

Once the fuel tank is full the extra fuel find its space in the pipe/ hose connecting the fuel tank and the filling nozzle. Thats how you you squeeze in extra fuel more than what is specified.

arvindmanju · 24th December 2009, 20:50

no he did not do a top up

tj123 · 28th December 2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by arvindmanju

no he did not do a top up

Then you should suspect the petrol bunk readings.

I generally go for shell don't have to face such hassles, like short-filling , tampered meters and diversion tactics etc

KESriram · 8th January 2010, 13:12

Does anyone know if the Essar diesel quality is as good as Shell? I've been using Shell regularly in Hyd, but they sell at Rs.40/ltr, a good Rs.4 above PSUs. Surprisingly Essar is selling at Rs.36 too and have opened a new bunk in the heart of Financial district (next to CapGemini) at Gachibowli.

I've seen a few Essar bunks in Karnataka, even in some remote places like NRPura nr Shimoga.

Can someone tell me about the quality of fuel?

Thanks

kutlee · 8th January 2010, 15:34

i don't know about diesel. but found essar petrol to be of very good quality.

rbp · 25th January 2010, 11:49

Yesterday I insisted my bro to fill his fortuner with Shell diesel, was shocked to hear when the attendant said 40.30 Rs[Not sure abt the exact paise]. This was at the shell bunk after entne maili.

pulsar56 · 26th January 2010, 09:28

Update as of 25th January 2010 in Hyderabad:

Shell Unleaded Petrol - Rs. 56.95/-

Price has been increased by Rs. 3.

bkishore_77 · 26th January 2010, 21:30

Price of Shell normal petrol in Bangalore 51.75

Raja · 26th January 2010, 21:42

I just filled up today in Pune @ Rs53.05 per litre (Standard Petrol).

aka_iitd · 28th January 2010, 12:31

How come Bangalore is cheaper than Pune and Hyderabad !
I also filled with 51.75 on 26th Jan

shamanth · 28th January 2010, 15:14

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Originally Posted by aka_iitd

How come Bangalore is cheaper than Pune and Hyderabad !
I also filled with 51.75 on 26th Jan

Shell sources its petrol from MRPL Mangalore, Since Bangalore is nearest compared to Pune or Hyderabad, its cheaper.

Petrol rate of Govt owned company is one of the highest in Karnataka compared to other places in india, I am happy atleast we have lesser rate for shell compared to any other place.

20th December 2009, 16:22	#526
navan49 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 1,001 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	In 2006 Shell started an outlet in Pallikaranai in Chennai. I was a regular customer for my Indica. There was always Q in the bulk.Then the price variation went around Rs.8, when compared with other bulk. Just for 1 to 2 kms of mileage 8 Rs is too much and I migrated to Indian oil. Till then not only myself but the Q also disappeared. Now I don't know what happens there.
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20th December 2009, 16:26	#527
deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	Is there a good Indian Oil Petrol Pump around Maratahalli, Sarjapur Road. There is one near Bellandur, is that Good?
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23rd December 2009, 20:54	#528
arvindmanju BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KA01 Posts: 475 Thanked: 548 Times	Shell bunk cheating? My friend has a Getz CRDI and filled the tank yesterday at Shell Binaganahalli in Old Madras Road Bangalore and it took 46.58L. Tank capacity is 45Ltr as per Hyundai. He is very sure there should have been approximately more than 5ltrs or diesel. So taken the count 5lrt + 46.58ltr = 51.58Ltr in 45ltr tank?
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23rd December 2009, 21:33	#529
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,048 Thanked: 16,387 Times View My Garage	@Arvind, did you friend top up, right up to the cap ? I see this all the time on my Ikon. Tank capacity is supposed to be 42L, but it keeps drinking upto 45+. Irrespective of the bunk.
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24th December 2009, 20:50	#531
arvindmanju BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KA01 Posts: 475 Thanked: 548 Times	no he did not do a top up
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8th January 2010, 13:12	#533
KESriram BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Times	Essar diesel Does anyone know if the Essar diesel quality is as good as Shell? I've been using Shell regularly in Hyd, but they sell at Rs.40/ltr, a good Rs.4 above PSUs. Surprisingly Essar is selling at Rs.36 too and have opened a new bunk in the heart of Financial district (next to CapGemini) at Gachibowli. I've seen a few Essar bunks in Karnataka, even in some remote places like NRPura nr Shimoga. Can someone tell me about the quality of fuel? Thanks
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8th January 2010, 15:34	#534
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	i don't know about diesel. but found essar petrol to be of very good quality.
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25th January 2010, 11:49	#535
rbp BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 507 Thanked: 545 Times	Yesterday I insisted my bro to fill his fortuner with Shell diesel, was shocked to hear when the attendant said 40.30 Rs[Not sure abt the exact paise]. This was at the shell bunk after entne maili.
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26th January 2010, 09:28	#536
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,174 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Update as of 25th January 2010 in Hyderabad: Shell Unleaded Petrol - Rs. 56.95/- Price has been increased by Rs. 3.
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26th January 2010, 21:30	#537
bkishore_77 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northe Posts: 141 Thanked: 19 Times	Price of Shell normal petrol in Bangalore 51.75
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26th January 2010, 21:42	#538
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 69 Times	I just filled up today in Pune @ Rs53.05 per litre (Standard Petrol).
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28th January 2010, 12:31	#539
aka_iitd BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 634 Thanked: 51 Times	How come Bangalore is cheaper than Pune and Hyderabad ! I also filled with 51.75 on 26th Jan
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