Note: Price data is updated hourly and may be several hours out of date.
Unleaded (E10)
£ 1.559
Last price change: 18/07/2026, 00:10
2.0 p above regional avg
Diesel
£ 1.659
Last price change: 19/07/2026, 00:10
3.0 p below regional avg
Fill-up costUnleaded (E10)£62.36Diesel£66.36
Price history
Interactive price history for this petrol station — shows diesel and unleaded price trends over the selected time range. Esso: Unleaded (E10): £ 1.559, Diesel: £ 1.659.
| Date | Diesel | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| 13/07/2026 | £ 1.639 | £ 1.519 |
| 14/07/2026 | £ 1.649 | £ 1.519 |
| 16/07/2026 | £ 1.649 | £ 1.539 |
| 17/07/2026 | £ 1.659 | £ 1.549 |
| 18/07/2026 | £ 1.659 | £ 1.559 |
| 19/07/2026 | £ 1.659 | £ 1.559 |
| 20/07/2026 | £ 1.659 | £ 1.559 |
Price analysis
- Esso is currently 3.0p (1.8%) cheaper than the average in East of England.
Is the Esso petrol station cheap or expensive?
Esso is currently cheaper than the average station in East of England. Diesel currently costs £ 1.679 here — cheaper than 56% of the 495 stations compared in East of England. Compared with other Esso stations, Esso is cheaper than 56% of 2086 stations.
Price statistics
30 days
Low£ 1.639
High£ 1.719
Average£ 1.661
90 days
Low£ 1.639
High£ 1.919
Average£ 1.754
1 year
Low£ 1.639
High£ 1.919
Average£ 1.787
- Esso is currently cheaper than 56% of stations in East of England.
- Esso is cheaper than 56% of Esso stations.
- Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up here is Wednesday.
- The price has changed 6 times in the last 30 days.
| Month | Avg. price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | £ 1.912 |
| May 2026 | £ 1.868 |
| June 2026 | £ 1.735 |
| July 2026 | £ 1.650 |
Frequently asked questions about Esso
When is fuel cheapest at Esso?
Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up at Esso is Wednesday.
Is Esso cheaper than average in East of England?
Yes, at £ 1.679, Esso is currently cheaper than average in East of England (cheaper than 56% of the 495 stations compared).
How often does the fuel price change at Esso?
Over the last 30 days, the Diesel price at Esso has changed 6 times.
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