EG Watford fuel prices
BP · WD18 0FS · Watford
Wiggenhall Road, Watford, Buckinghamshire
Unleaded here is 0.6p below the local average. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Watford Extra, 0.4 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 6.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. 9th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Watford Extra, 0.4 miles away, is 9.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at EG Watford
How much does it cost to fill up at EG Watford?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £104.45
- Diesel
- £108.85
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Petrol stations near WD18 0FS
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Tesco
239-241 Lower High St, Watford
|
168.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.4 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Road closure on Victoria Road (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 2 Nov)
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168.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 188.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-9.0p cheaper
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Esso
Prestwick Rd, Watford
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169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 192.9p -5.0p cheaper
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Esso
Sandy Lodge, Northwood
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169.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
1.4 mi
· Diesel 194.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Costco
Hartspring Lane, Watford, Watford, Hertfordshire
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164.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 184.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-13.0p cheaper
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Shell
185-187 Watford Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Asda
Odhams Industrial Estate, St Albans Road, Watford
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167.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 187.7pLast reported 19 days ago
-10.2p cheaper
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Shell
St Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
Road closure on Bushey Mill Crescent (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 20 Nov)
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169.9pLast reported 8 days ago
same
2.3 mi
· Diesel 189.9pLast reported 8 days ago
-8.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
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How EG Watford fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.4% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-0.6p)
1.1% below the UK average (-1.8p)
1.5% below the BP national average (-2.7p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Watford Extra — 0.4 mi away, save ~37p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.8% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+5.1p)
0.6% above the UK average (+1.2p)
1.0% below the BP national average (-1.9p)
7th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Watford Extra — 0.4 mi away, save ~531p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 7 Oct
Diesel
3.3% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+6.3p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.8% below the BP national average (-1.7p)
9th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Watford Extra — 0.4 mi away, save ~477p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 7 Oct
EG Watford price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 169.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 190.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p −3.0 | 191.9p −4.0 | 197.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 175.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +2.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 194.9p +2.0 | 197.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 190.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 190.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 190.9p | 189.9p +2.0 | |
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 | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about EG Watford
How much is unleaded at EG Watford?
Unleaded at EG Watford is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at EG Watford?
Diesel at EG Watford is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 7 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is EG Watford the cheapest place for unleaded near Watford?
No. Right now EG Watford is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Watford Extra, 0.4 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.37 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 18 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is EG Watford open 24 hours?
Yes. EG Watford is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does EG Watford have?
EG Watford reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and 24-hour fuel.
How often does EG Watford change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.