Shell in India (fuel, lubes, outlets)

cpbopanna · 26th March 2011, 13:32

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Originally Posted by cpbopanna

I have not tried BP's Speed 97 for sometime, but I am sure it's below Shell Super's Rs. 74/litre.
Whatever the quantity and quality, the price is preposterous.

Just checked; BPCL's Speed 97 costs Rs. 77/litre!!!!

jigbarai · 28th March 2011, 11:30

Tanked up at Shell in Surat/Gujarat : Rs.68.95/L - for regular petrol.

First time I used Shell, still thinking if it was sensible enough. It is easily 7 bucks over regular petrol prices elsewhere.

If I was sure about the 'regular' petrol pumps (HP/IOC/BP) offering clean fuel (like I do in Mumbai), I would not consider Shell at these rates.

bandlimitedlife · 28th March 2011, 11:47

Last week I went to Shell and did not notice the price at all initially and confidently said full tank. Looking at 71 odd rupees per liter I was

and asked the person why they are filling premium petrol when I asked for regular. He replied this is regular sir. I asked him to stop filling immediately.

I have vowed not to go back to Shell again. It is ridiculous to charge so much !!!

amitoj · 28th March 2011, 12:37

Honestly speaking, I didn't find any improvement in mileage either after switching to Shell. So, with the recent price hike, I am back to non-Shell.

rg_chn · 28th March 2011, 13:01

Will this thread title ever read - Update: going down now?

CRV2010 · 28th March 2011, 14:35

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Originally Posted by amitoj

Honestly speaking, I didn't find any improvement in mileage either after switching to Shell. So, with the recent price hike, I am back to non-Shell.

Same here and i won't consider shell until they match their prices with PSU.

sushrutha · 29th March 2011, 16:24

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Originally Posted by CRV2010

Same here and i won't consider shell until they match their prices with PSU.

+1. A rupee or 2 is what I would pay extra for Shell petrol for their QUALITY, but definetely not extra ~7rs for the same.

libranof1987 · 29th March 2011, 17:06

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Originally Posted by sushrutha

+1. A rupee or 2 is what I would pay extra for Shell petrol for their QUALITY, but definetely not extra ~7rs for the same.

+1!

But till the mess in Libya is sorted out, I doubt prices will lower anytime soon.

I seriously wonder how much business Shell is doing right now.

noopster · 29th March 2011, 18:49

Think I will shift loyalties as well!

I filled in HP regular unleaded at the COCO pump just before the expressway on Pune side. It is excellent quality and much cheaper as well.

Shell Hinjewadi some of the attendants know me as a regular and last time when I asked for some freebies, discount etc. they took my number and promised that they'd talk to the manager. The next time I filled up, I chatted with the manager but he was quite cold and remarked that the company doesn't do any schemes. I corrected him, telling him about the model car thing they were running some time ago and he was like oh yeah but they will never run a scheme in Hinjewadi. What the hell! I just ignored him and walked out, probably for good.

raihan · 29th March 2011, 19:38

same here not worth the 6-7 Rs/Litre premium so back to non-shell for now.

odyssey045 · 3rd April 2011, 14:42

Last i tanked up there, the tank attendant was atleast courteous to let me know that prices have been jacked up to the tune of 7 rs/ litre and if i really wanted to fill up there.. I have been using the shell petrol bunks so long that i am now uncomfortable to use the other bunks.. I went to an IOCL petrol bunk that evening, and after doing a full tank, the attendant tried to rip me off saying that i can fill more if you want.. this tank will easily hold another 10 litres.. I had to politely negotiate my way out of the deal..

dadu · 3rd April 2011, 16:23

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Originally Posted by odyssey045

Last i tanked up there, the tank attendant was atleast courteous to let me know that prices have been jacked up to the tune of 7 rs/ litre and if i really wanted to fill up there.. I have been using the shell petrol bunks so long that i am now uncomfortable to use the other bunks.. I went to an IOCL petrol bunk that evening, and after doing a full tank, the attendant tried to rip me off saying that i can fill more if you want.. this tank will easily hold another 10 litres.. I had to politely negotiate my way out of the deal..

You should be able to find a good pump, stick to that, shell is good but not at the current cost/ ltr.

odyssey045 · 3rd April 2011, 17:09

@dadu Thanks!! I have been through the t-bhp petrol bunk threads and i should be a regular at one of the good ones sooner!

ChrisFrancis · 3rd April 2011, 21:42

Premium petrol is now Rs. 78.5 a liter here in Hyderabad

Gansan · 3rd April 2011, 22:21

Here it is still Rs 74.00 as of today.

28th March 2011, 11:30	#1157
jigbarai BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 554 Thanked: 29 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Tanked up at Shell in Surat/Gujarat : Rs.68.95/L - for regular petrol. First time I used Shell, still thinking if it was sensible enough. It is easily 7 bucks over regular petrol prices elsewhere. If I was sure about the 'regular' petrol pumps (HP/IOC/BP) offering clean fuel (like I do in Mumbai), I would not consider Shell at these rates.
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28th March 2011, 11:47	#1158
bandlimitedlife BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: 16 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Last week I went to Shell and did not notice the price at all initially and confidently said full tank. Looking at 71 odd rupees per liter I was and asked the person why they are filling premium petrol when I asked for regular. He replied this is regular sir. I asked him to stop filling immediately. I have vowed not to go back to Shell again. It is ridiculous to charge so much !!!
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28th March 2011, 12:37	#1159
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Honestly speaking, I didn't find any improvement in mileage either after switching to Shell. So, with the recent price hike, I am back to non-Shell.
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28th March 2011, 13:01	#1160
rg_chn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: K.S.A Posts: 343 Thanked: 3 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Will this thread title ever read - Update: going down now?
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29th March 2011, 18:49	#1164
noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,238 Thanked: 12,904 Times View My Garage	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Think I will shift loyalties as well! I filled in HP regular unleaded at the COCO pump just before the expressway on Pune side. It is excellent quality and much cheaper as well. Shell Hinjewadi some of the attendants know me as a regular and last time when I asked for some freebies, discount etc. they took my number and promised that they'd talk to the manager. The next time I filled up, I chatted with the manager but he was quite cold and remarked that the company doesn't do any schemes. I corrected him, telling him about the model car thing they were running some time ago and he was like oh yeah but they will never run a scheme in Hinjewadi. What the hell! I just ignored him and walked out, probably for good. Last edited by noopster : 29th March 2011 at 18:50.
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29th March 2011, 19:38	#1165
raihan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: CA/bangalore Posts: 271 Thanked: 112 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. same here not worth the 6-7 Rs/Litre premium so back to non-shell for now.
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3rd April 2011, 14:42	#1166
odyssey045 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 51 Thanked: 14 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Last i tanked up there, the tank attendant was atleast courteous to let me know that prices have been jacked up to the tune of 7 rs/ litre and if i really wanted to fill up there.. I have been using the shell petrol bunks so long that i am now uncomfortable to use the other bunks.. I went to an IOCL petrol bunk that evening, and after doing a full tank, the attendant tried to rip me off saying that i can fill more if you want.. this tank will easily hold another 10 litres.. I had to politely negotiate my way out of the deal..
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3rd April 2011, 17:09	#1168
odyssey045 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 51 Thanked: 14 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. @dadu Thanks!! I have been through the t-bhp petrol bunk threads and i should be a regular at one of the good ones sooner!
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3rd April 2011, 21:42	#1169
ChrisFrancis BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pune Posts: 49 Thanked: 46 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Premium petrol is now Rs. 78.5 a liter here in Hyderabad
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3rd April 2011, 22:21	#1170
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,535 Thanked: 5,557 Times	re: Shell fuel price discussion thread. Update: Going down cheaper than PSU's. Here it is still Rs 74.00 as of today.
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