Why is Shell Optimax/V-Power more expensive than maingrade?
Shell V-Power/Shell Optimax is a premium fuel with a unique formulation and special additives that are designed to give you better performance and protection for your engine. Through our technical partnership with Ferrari, we have developed a range of premium fuels for markets around the world. The unique formulation and extensive research and development means that premium fuels are more expensive to manufacture than our high quality maingrade products.