Prestons Garages Ltd fuel prices
Essar · CM1 3EH · Chelmsford
2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford
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Current prices at Prestons Garages Ltd
How much does it cost to fill up at Prestons Garages Ltd?
- Unleaded
- £97.30
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Super Diesel
- £111.60
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Petrol stations near CM1 3EH
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex
|
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
0.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 3 days ago
|
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Esso
Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex
|
173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Esso
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9p
1.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 16 days ago
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Princes Road, Chelmsford
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170.9p
1.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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Esso
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Esso
89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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172.9p
1.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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BP
346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
2.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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EG On The Move
74 Main Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex
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164.9poldLast reported 92 days ago
2.7 mi
· Diesel 183.9poldLast reported 92 days ago
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How Prestons Garages Ltd fuel prices compare
Unleaded
Last reported 35 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Unleaded
Last reported 47 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
6.6% below the UK average (-14.3p)
0.7% below the Essar national average (-1.4p)
Lowest 202.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 202.9p on 6 Oct
Prestons Garages Ltd price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 176.9p | 184.9p | 202.9p +2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 176.9p | 184.9p | 200.9p +2.0 | |
| 176.9p +4.0 | 184.9p | 198.9p +3.0 | |
| 172.9p +3.0 | 184.9p +10.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 174.9p | 193.9p | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | — | 193.9p +4.0 | |
| 168.9p +5.0 | — | 189.9p +3.0 | |
| 163.9p −2.0 | — | 186.9p | |
| 165.9p | — | 186.9p | |
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 47% 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 | 176.9p | 94.45p | 52.95p | 29.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 184.9p | 101.15p | 52.95p | 30.80p |
| Super Diesel | 202.9p | 116.15p | 52.95p | 33.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Prestons Garages Ltd
What are the opening hours of Prestons Garages Ltd?
Prestons Garages Ltd is open Monday to Friday 06:45–19:00, Saturday 08:00–16:00, Sunday 09:00–11:59. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Prestons Garages Ltd have?
Prestons Garages Ltd reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Prestons Garages Ltd change its prices?
Unleaded has held the same price for the last 30 days.