Asda St Albans Express Petrol fuel prices
Esso · AL1 1LP · St Albans
London Road, St Albans
Unleaded here is 2.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's St Albans, 0.5 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Asda St Albans Express Petrol
How much does it cost to fill up at Asda St Albans Express Petrol?
- Unleaded
- £97.85
- Super Unleaded
- £108.30
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.40
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Petrol stations near AL1 1LP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Everard Close, St. Albans
|
173.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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BP
Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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178.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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BP
113 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Lane closure on Watling Street
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177.9p
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 29 days ago
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Esso
2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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Sainsbury's
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
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Texaco
St. Albans Service Station, 150, Harpenden Road, St. Albans
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171.9p
-6.0p cheaper
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
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Shell
551 Watford Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
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179.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+2.0p dearer
2.3 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 28 days ago
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Amenities
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How Asda St Albans Express Petrol fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.4% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+2.4p)
3.7% above the UK average (+6.3p)
3.7% above the Esso national average (+6.3p)
6th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's St Albans — 0.5 mi away, save ~196p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 177.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.8% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+3.5p)
4.4% above the UK average (+8.3p)
4th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's St Albans — 0.5 mi away, save ~579p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 7 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Asda St Albans Express Petrol price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 177.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +1.0 | 218.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p | 194.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 217.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | 216.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | 216.9p | |
| 173.9p | 192.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 216.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 192.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 215.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 192.9p | 195.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +2.0 | |
| 173.9p | 192.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p | 192.9p | 192.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | |
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 46% 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 | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 218.9p | 129.45p | 52.95p | 36.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Asda St Albans Express Petrol
How much is unleaded at Asda St Albans Express Petrol?
Unleaded at Asda St Albans Express Petrol is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 7 October 2026. That is 6.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.
Is Asda St Albans Express Petrol the cheapest place for unleaded near St Albans?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 25 days ago, Asda St Albans Express Petrol is the 6th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's St Albans, 0.5 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £1.96 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Asda St Albans Express Petrol open 24 hours?
Yes. Asda St Albans Express Petrol is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Asda St Albans Express Petrol have?
Asda St Albans Express Petrol reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), 24-hour fuel and Air pump / screenwash.
How often does Asda St Albans Express Petrol change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.