Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · BL3 5PX · Bolton
Wigan Rd, Bolton
Unleaded here is 0.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 13th cheapest of 23 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bolton Dawes, 0.9 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 11th cheapest of 22 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bolton Dawes, 0.9 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 10 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £101.15
- Diesel
- £107.75
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Petrol stations near BL3 5PX
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Morrisons
Black Horse Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester
|
166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 10 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Trinity Street, Bolton
|
166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 15 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
|
167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Mornington Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester
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166.9p
-2.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
Beaumont Road, Bolton, Lancashire
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Texaco
G M Petroleum (Preston) Ltd, Rishton Lane, Bolton, BL3 2BR, Bolton
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Rishton Lane (was due to start Mon 12 Oct, until 21 Nov)
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167.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 13 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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BP
19 Bridgeman Place, Bolton, Lancashire
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167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Kay Street, Bolton, Lancashire
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
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Amenities
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How Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.1% more expensive than the 22 stations within 3 miles (+0.1p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.7p)
1.6% below the Esso national average (-2.7p)
13th cheapest of 23 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Bolton Dawes — 0.9 mi away, save ~69p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.5% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-4.7p)
2.5% below the UK average (-4.7p)
2nd cheapest of 11 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Bolton — 1.0 mi away, save ~230p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 183.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
0.2% more expensive than the 21 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)
1.3% below the UK average (-2.5p)
1.7% below the Esso national average (-3.4p)
11th cheapest of 22 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Bolton Dawes — 0.9 mi away, save ~177p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 195.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 14 Oct
Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 168.9p −1.0 | 183.9p −1.0 | 195.9p | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p | 186.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 170.9p | 185.9p | 197.9p +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 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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 183.9p | 100.25p | 52.95p | 30.70p |
| Diesel | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express?
Unleaded at Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 2.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express?
Diesel at Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express is 195.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 2.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.75.
Is Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Bolton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express is the 13th cheapest of 23 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Bolton Dawes, 0.9 miles away, charges 166.9p, which saves about £0.69 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express?
Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:30–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express have?
Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Water filling.
How often does Bolton Wigan Rd Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.