Note: Price data is updated hourly and may be several hours out of date.
Unleaded (E10)
£ 1.679
Last price change: 20/07/2026, 09:40
13.0 p above regional avg
Diesel
£ 1.949
Last price change: 20/07/2026, 09:40
+5.0 p vs. 24h ago
25.0 p above regional avg
Fill-up costUnleaded (E10)£67.16Diesel£77.96
Price history
Interactive price history for this petrol station — shows diesel and unleaded price trends over the selected time range. Esso: Unleaded (E10): £ 1.679, Diesel: £ 1.949.
| Date | Diesel | Unleaded (E10) |
|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2026 | £ 1.899 | £ 1.669 |
| 15/07/2026 | £ 1.899 | £ 1.669 |
| 16/07/2026 | £ 1.899 | £ 1.679 |
| 17/07/2026 | £ 1.899 | £ 1.679 |
| 18/07/2026 | £ 1.899 | £ 1.679 |
| 20/07/2026 | £ 1.899 | £ 1.679 |
| 21/07/2026 | £ 1.949 | £ 1.679 |
Price analysis
- Esso is currently 25.0p (14.7%) above the average in East of England.
- Price change over the last 24 hours: Diesel +5.0p.
- Cheaper alternative: Sainsbury's (4.7 km away) is 32.0p cheaper.
Is the Esso petrol station cheap or expensive?
Esso is currently among the more expensive stations in East of England. Diesel currently costs £ 1.949 here — cheaper than 0% of the 468 stations compared in East of England. Compared with other Esso stations, Esso is cheaper than 1% of 2132 stations.
Price statistics
30 days
Low£ 1.889
High£ 1.949
Average£ 1.898
90 days
Low£ 1.889
High£ 1.979
Average£ 1.903
1 year
Low£ 1.889
High£ 1.979
Average£ 1.915
- Esso is currently cheaper than 0% of stations in East of England.
- Esso is cheaper than 1% of Esso stations.
- Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up here is Sunday.
- The price has changed 2 times in the last 30 days.
| Month | Avg. price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | £ 1.963 |
| May 2026 | £ 1.911 |
| June 2026 | £ 1.889 |
| July 2026 | £ 1.901 |
Frequently asked questions about Esso
When is fuel cheapest at Esso?
Statistically, the cheapest day to fill up at Esso is Sunday.
Is Esso cheaper than average in East of England?
No, at £ 1.949, Esso is currently above average in East of England (cheaper than only 0% of the 468 stations compared).
How often does the fuel price change at Esso?
Over the last 30 days, the Diesel price at Esso has changed 2 times.
Loading map… — Esso, Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RQ . 5 nearby petrol stations.