Rainbow Service Station fuel prices

BP · E17 5JG · Walthamstow

Rainbow Service Station, 298-310, Forest Road, London, E17 5JG, London

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Updated 1 month ago
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Current prices at Rainbow Service Station

Unleaded
169.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Super Unleaded
186.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Super Diesel
216.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Rainbow Service Station?

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£102.80
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£119.30

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Roadworks near this station

Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.

Two-way temporary traffic lights on Forest Road
About 390m away · Utility asset works
Planned was due to start Mon 12 Oct

Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.

Petrol stations near E17 5JG

Station Unleaded
Esso
110 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, Greater London
167.9pLast reported 10 days ago
0.5 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
Esso
394 Hoe St, London
167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
0.9 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
Asda Express
124 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, Greater London
166.9p
0.9 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 12 days ago
Sainsbury's
11 Walthamstow Avenue, London
168.9pLast reported 9 days ago
1.1 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 17 days ago
Esso
727A Lea Bridge, London
167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
1.2 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
Morrisons
6-7 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford, Greater London
167.9pLast reported 10 days ago
1.3 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 18 days ago
BP
16 North Circular Road, Walthamstow, London
169.9pLast reported 11 days ago
1.5 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 45 days ago
JET
339 Hall Lane, Chingford
169.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
1.5 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–23:00
Tuesday 06:00–23:00
Wednesday 06:00–23:00
Thursday 06:00–23:00
Friday 06:00–23:00
Saturday 06:00–23:00
Sunday 06:00–23:00
Bank Holidays 07:00–22:00

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

At this forecourt

Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2025

Well-rated food within half a mile

4 out of 5 inspected Jun 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2026
4 out of 5 inspected Oct 2025
4 out of 5 inspected Aug 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Rainbow Service Station fuel prices compare

Unleaded

Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Unleaded

Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Diesel

Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Rainbow Service Station price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
More than 30 days ago
169.9p +3.0 186.9p +3.0 199.9p +10.0 216.9p +10.0
166.9p 183.9p 189.9p 206.9p −9.0
166.9p +7.9 183.9p +7.9 189.9p +6.9 215.9p +15.9
159.0p 176.0p 183.0p 200.0p

One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.

Where the money goes

About 48% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.

Per litre Pump price Fuel and retailer Fuel duty VAT
Unleaded 169.9p 88.65p 52.95p 28.30p
Super Unleaded 186.9p 102.75p 52.95p 31.20p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Super Diesel 216.9p 127.75p 52.95p 36.20p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Rainbow Service Station

What are the opening hours of Rainbow Service Station?

Rainbow Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Rainbow Service Station have?

Rainbow Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.

How often does Rainbow Service Station change its prices?

Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.