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Live Fuel Prices at Shell Cairns, Cairns

โ—8 Kenny St, Portsmith QLD 4870, Australia

Prices last updated: 09:17 PM, 18 Oct 2026

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Current Fuel Prices

Shell Cairns is currently offering Unleaded Petrol at 240.9c/L, making it a competitive option for motorists in Cairns. This Shell station offers 4 fuel types with prices ranging from 240.9c to 280.9c per litre. Available fuel types: Unleaded Petrol (240.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 95 (253.9c/L), Premium Unleaded 98 (269.9c/L), Diesel (280.9c/L).

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Prices are higher than usual, in the top 22% of the 30-day range. โ€ข Ranked #1 of 1 cheapest in Cairns

Station Information

Located at 8 Kenny St, Portsmith QLD 4870, Australia, this Shell station serves the Cairns area in QLD. Compare prices with other stations in Cairns to ensure you're getting the best deal, or view all Shell stations across QLD.

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Data Sources

Prices are sourced from QLD Fair Fuel, updated several times a day. Compare prices by brand or use our Savings Calculator to see how much you could save.

Current Fuel Prices

Unleaded Petrol
240.9
Yesterday, 9:17pm
Premium Unleaded 95
253.9
Yesterday, 9:17pm
Premium Unleaded 98
269.9
Yesterday, 9:17pm
Diesel
280.9
Yesterday, 9:17pm
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Current recommendation for this station:
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  • Price is in the top 22% of 30-day range
  • Prices trending downward

Price Cycle Position

Where this station sits in the typical weekly price cycle

Next Low
~3d
until trough
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Rising
High
Falling
Current
FALLING
Confidence
50%
accuracy
Typical cycle length: 14 days
Prices Are Falling

Prices are trending down from the peak toward the low point. Waiting a bit longer may save you money as prices continue to drop.

7-Day Forecast
246.8ยข/L (+3.9)
Prices are expected to rise 3.9c over the next week. Consider filling up sooner rather than later to avoid the increase.
#1 of 1 cheapest +2.0c vs avg

Price Trends (21 Jul - 18 Oct 2026) - All Fuel Types

Fuel Types

Price Statistics & Insights (90-Day Analysis)

Diesel

90-Day Low
213.9c
90-Day High
286.9c
Average
255.9c
Price Range
73.0c
Volatility
18.9c
Price Changes
27/74 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Premium Unleaded 95

90-Day Low
197.9c
90-Day High
255.9c
Average
225.5c
Price Range
58.0c
Volatility
15.6c
Price Changes
29/74 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Premium Unleaded 98

90-Day Low
213.9c
90-Day High
271.9c
Average
241.5c
Price Range
58.0c
Volatility
15.6c
Price Changes
29/74 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.

Unleaded Petrol

90-Day Low
184.9c
90-Day High
242.9c
Average
212.5c
Price Range
58.0c
Volatility
15.6c
Price Changes
29/74 days
Volatile pricing - Prices change frequently. Check often to catch the best deals.
7-day trend: Rising (+2.6c vs prior week)
Current price is above average for the 90-day period.
High volatility alert: Prices have swung 58.0c in the last 90 days. Timing your fill wisely could save you 17.4c/L or more.

Best Time to Fill Up at This Station

This station shows a moderate price cycle with 5.3c/L variation.

Wait 3 days! Prices are dropping and expected to hit the trough soon. A little patience could save you 4c/L or more.
7-day forecast: 246.8ยข (+3.9 from today)
Best Day
Wednesday
Avg 210.0c/L
Worst Day
Tuesday
Avg 215.3c/L
Potential Savings
5.3c/L
Up to $2.65/50L tank
Weekly Price Pattern (90 Day Analysis)
Sun
214.5c
Mon
211.5c
Tue
215.3c
Avoid
Wed
210.0c
Best
Thu
213.6c
Fri
213.5c
Sat
211.2c
Fill up on Wednesday to save up to 5.3c/L compared to Tuesday.
Drivers who fill on Wednesday instead of Tuesday save an average of 5.3c/L. That's up to $2.65 per 50L tank!

Based on 73 price observations over 90 days. Pattern strength: moderate

โ— Compare Nearby Stations (Within 5km)

Station Brand Suburb Distance ULP Price Difference
7-Eleven North Cairns 7-Eleven North Cairns 3.2 km 239.5c 1.4c cheaper
BP Earlville BP Earlville 3.1 km 239.9c 1.0c cheaper
Caltex Portsmith Caltex Portsmith 1.3 km 239.9c 1.0c cheaper
Shell Reddy Express Cairns Mulgrave Rd Reddy Express Cairns Mulgrave 1.2 km 240.9c Same price
Shell Reddy Express Reservoir (QLD) Reddy Express Reservoir (QLD) 3.8 km 240.9c Same price
Shell Reddy Express Cairns Sheridan St Reddy Express Cairns Sheridan 3.0 km 240.9c Same price
Nightowl BP Anderson Street BP Anderson 3.3 km 245.9c 5.0c more
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About Shell Cairns

Shell Cairns is a Shell service station located in Cairns, QLD. Petrolmate monitors this station and updates prices multiple times daily from official government fuel price schemes.

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