MFG King William fuel prices
Esso · AL3 5AS · St Albans
2 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 3.9p below the average of the 9 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Diesel here is the same as the local average at its last reported price, 18 days ago. 4th cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Marshalswick, 0.7 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 16 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at MFG King William
How much does it cost to fill up at MFG King William?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £107.75
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near AL3 5AS
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
185 Marshalswick Lane, St Albans
|
171.9p
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
St. Albans Service Station, 150, Harpenden Road, St. Albans
|
171.9p
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
|
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Morrisons
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
|
171.9p
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Verulam Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
|
178.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+7.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
|
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Esso
London Road, St Albans
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177.9pLast reported 25 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Everard Close, St. Albans
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173.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
608 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
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177.9p
+6.0p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9p +2.0p dearer
|
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BP
113 Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
Lane closure on Watling Street
|
178.9p
+7.0p dearer
2.6 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 28 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How MFG King William fuel prices compare
Unleaded
2.2% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-3.9p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
0.2% above the Esso national average (+0.3p)
1st cheapest of 10 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 171.9p on 1 Nov · Highest 175.9p on 11 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.0% the same as the 6 stations within 3 miles (0.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)
4th cheapest of 7 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Marshalswick — 0.7 mi away, save ~131p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 14 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
MFG King William price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for 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 | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 172.9p −2.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 201.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | 201.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | 201.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p | 195.9p +6.0 | 201.9p | 219.9p +4.0 | |
| 175.9p | 189.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about MFG King William
How much is unleaded at MFG King William?
Unleaded at MFG King William is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 1 November 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at MFG King William?
Diesel at MFG King William is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 15 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is MFG King William the cheapest place for unleaded near St Albans?
Right now MFG King William has the cheapest unleaded of the 10 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
Is MFG King William open 24 hours?
Yes. MFG King William is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does MFG King William have?
MFG King William reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and 24-hour fuel.
How often does MFG King William change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.