Shell in India (fuel, lubes, outlets)

Gansan · 14th March 2010, 22:35

For Chennai BHPians:

I filled IOC Extra Premium petrol @ Rs 54.14 for my bike at the IOC station (Shanthi Petroleum) next to Trident Hotel, opp to airport. I was pleasantly surprised when the attendant showed me zero on the pump first, and then gave me a pump generated bill as well for the qty filled (10.73 litres), just like Shell!

The fuel is RS 5.16/litre cheaper than Shell. If I get a mileage and smoothness comparable to Shell Super, I will update the info here and stick with the pump thereafter for my car as well.

mkh · 15th March 2010, 00:13

filled at OMR for Rs 56.92- normal fuel today. Was telling the manager there, as am regular, that soon you will lose out customers. He said they already are down by over 50% of the people coming there.
Any idea on what is a proper fuel station- non shell, where quantity and quality is reliable- need one around indiranagar?
I think i will go by the premium of other guys, is the cost the same or less than normal of shell?

vigneshA · 15th March 2010, 13:26

How about other players -Essar and IBP.
Chennaites - any experience with these?

pramodpk · 18th March 2010, 13:38

I filled Shell Super Unleaded petrol today at Bangalore (Near EPIP Area, Hoody). Price was 59.91

Gansan · 18th March 2010, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by vigneshA

How about other players -Essar and IBP.
Chennaites - any experience with these?

There is an IBP pump near my home and it is not thought of highly in the neighborhood. I am yet to see an Essar pump anywhere.

abhi3284 · 19th March 2010, 14:25

Today, i went to the Shell Pump in Magarpatta Pune to fill Unleaded Petrol and got a rude Shock when he told me the Price. Rs. 62.xx for Shell Unleaded and Rs. 65.xx for Shell Super

Before the Fuel Price Hike, Shell Normal Price was Rs. 53.05 and last week, when i filled Petrol, it was Rs. 55.xx. And now, Rs. 62.xx. Unbelievable.

I was OK with shelling out 2-3 Rs. extra for the Quality but now there is nearly a 10 Rs. Difference. Enough of Shell for me now. Switching back to good old HP.

2500cc · 19th March 2010, 15:01

Bolero Non- Crde

Regular Shell Customer.

But since the prices shot up north,I didn't want to shell out Rs.44 for Shell, I started filling up from IOC near Kundalahalli Gate, Trust me the fuel quality here is really good and i can see that my engine really silent.

Try it to believe.

Cheers,
Rajesh

funnyguru · 19th March 2010, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by vigneshA

How about other players -Essar and IBP.
Chennaites - any experience with these?

I rely on the IBP at Kottivakkam on ECR. They have been really professional. Also saw one day some inspector was checking on the fuel purity.. So I believe it is good. I buy the Premium petrol there and get a good mileage of 15km/l in city.

Also I get nitrogen top up for free!!!

mtnrajdeep · 19th March 2010, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2500cc

But since the prices shot up north,I didn't want to shell out Rs.44 for Shell, I started filling up from IOC near Kundalahalli Gate, Trust me the fuel quality here is really good and i can see that my engine really silent.

Cheers,
Rajesh

Where is this IOC bunk situated exactly? At Graphite India Junction?

Cheers
Rajdeep

Roy.S · 19th March 2010, 17:39

Filled up Shell regular for Rs. 57.9x a litre. Is it worth it? Probably not, but yesterday I'd filled at a BP pump and there were serious issues with both quality and quantity. With shell I can feel the difference in the engine. The fuel gauge needle goes up higher too. The shocking part is that for 600Rs, the quantity of fuel is about 10.37l at shell. Almost a full liter less than other pumps.
Till I can find a reliable MNC pump, shell it is.

Addy81 · 19th March 2010, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gansan

There is an IBP pump near my home and it is not thought of highly in the neighborhood. I am yet to see an Essar pump anywhere.

There is one Essar Petrol Station near Anna Nagar Roundabout beside Sri.Krishna Sweet, its good.

gpa · 19th March 2010, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy.S

Filled up Shell regular for Rs. 57.9x a litre. Is it worth it? Probably not, but yesterday I'd filled at a BP pump and there were serious issues with both quality and quantity. Till I can find a reliable MNC pump, shell it is.

Roy,

I was going to send you a SMS to find out if there was a reliable pump near Vidyaranyapura where you live. I've been sticking to Shell for close to a year now and have had no problems, but the hike is making me think of switching to a PSU.

Any idea of a good pump in and around V'pura?

Thanks,
gpa

Gandhi · 19th March 2010, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2500cc

But since the prices shot up north,I didn't want to shell out Rs.44 for Shell, I started filling up from IOC near Kundalahalli Gate, Trust me the fuel quality here is really good and i can see that my engine really silent.

Where is this IOC near Kundalahalli Gate? IIRC, there is no IOC bunk in this area.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy.S

Filled up Shell regular for Rs. 57.9x a litre. Is it worth it?

Last time I filled up Shell regular, it was 56.91 /litre.

2500cc · 19th March 2010, 21:20

When you come from Marathalli and take right at Graphite which leads to SAP Labs, on the left hand side you will find IOC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnrajdeep

Where is this IOC bunk situated exactly? At Graphite India Junction?

Cheers
Rajdeep

Roy.S · 20th March 2010, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpa

I was going to send you a SMS to find out if there was a reliable pump near Vidyaranyapura where you live.......

The HP on Bellary Rd near the Kodigehalli turnoff is your best bet. Have PMed you the directions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gandhi

......Last time I filled up Shell regular, it was 56.91 /litre.

57.92 today. Inflation thy name is Shell.
Still a fair crowd of 4 wheelers at shell though. In Chennai, I used to see only 2 wheelers at shell pumps.

14th March 2010, 22:35	#601
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,535 Thanked: 5,550 Times	For Chennai BHPians: I filled IOC Extra Premium petrol @ Rs 54.14 for my bike at the IOC station (Shanthi Petroleum) next to Trident Hotel, opp to airport. I was pleasantly surprised when the attendant showed me zero on the pump first, and then gave me a pump generated bill as well for the qty filled (10.73 litres), just like Shell! The fuel is RS 5.16/litre cheaper than Shell. If I get a mileage and smoothness comparable to Shell Super, I will update the info here and stick with the pump thereafter for my car as well.
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15th March 2010, 00:13	#602
mkh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 133 Times View My Garage	filled at OMR for Rs 56.92- normal fuel today. Was telling the manager there, as am regular, that soon you will lose out customers. He said they already are down by over 50% of the people coming there. Any idea on what is a proper fuel station- non shell, where quantity and quality is reliable- need one around indiranagar? I think i will go by the premium of other guys, is the cost the same or less than normal of shell?
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15th March 2010, 13:26	#603
vigneshA BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 213 Thanked: 93 Times	How about other players -Essar and IBP. Chennaites - any experience with these?
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18th March 2010, 13:38	#604
pramodpk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,089 Thanked: 580 Times View My Garage	I filled Shell Super Unleaded petrol today at Bangalore (Near EPIP Area, Hoody). Price was 59.91
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19th March 2010, 14:25	#606
abhi3284 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 279 Thanked: 438 Times	Shell have seriously gone Crazy Today, i went to the Shell Pump in Magarpatta Pune to fill Unleaded Petrol and got a rude Shock when he told me the Price. Rs. 62.xx for Shell Unleaded and Rs. 65.xx for Shell Super Before the Fuel Price Hike, Shell Normal Price was Rs. 53.05 and last week, when i filled Petrol, it was Rs. 55.xx. And now, Rs. 62.xx. Unbelievable. I was OK with shelling out 2-3 Rs. extra for the Quality but now there is nearly a 10 Rs. Difference. Enough of Shell for me now. Switching back to good old HP. Last edited by Dippy : 24th March 2010 at 08:59. Reason: Deleting extra smiley. Please use only two smilies per post.
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19th March 2010, 15:01	#607
2500cc BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 734 Thanked: 349 Times	Bolero Non- Crde Regular Shell Customer. But since the prices shot up north,I didn't want to shell out Rs.44 for Shell, I started filling up from IOC near Kundalahalli Gate, Trust me the fuel quality here is really good and i can see that my engine really silent. Try it to believe. Cheers, Rajesh
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19th March 2010, 17:39	#610
Roy.S BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 707 Thanked: 946 Times	Filled up Shell regular for Rs. 57.9x a litre. Is it worth it? Probably not, but yesterday I'd filled at a BP pump and there were serious issues with both quality and quantity. With shell I can feel the difference in the engine. The fuel gauge needle goes up higher too. The shocking part is that for 600Rs, the quantity of fuel is about 10.37l at shell. Almost a full liter less than other pumps. Till I can find a reliable MNC pump, shell it is.
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