Patcham fuel prices
Esso · BN1 8YB · Brighton
Patcham Service Station, Patcham By Pass, Brighton, BN1 8YB, Brighton, Brighton & Hove
Unleaded here is 0.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 7th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. MFG Downsway, 2.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.4p below the local average. 4th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Asda Brighton Hollingbury Superstore, 1.1 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Patcham
How much does it cost to fill up at Patcham?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £106.65
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £119.85
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Petrol stations near BN1 8YB
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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BP
Mill Road, Patcham Brighton, Sussex
|
173.9pLast reported 4 days ago
same
0.4 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
|
Asda
Unit 1 Crowhurst Road, Off Carden Avenue, Brighton
|
173.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 192.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
193 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex
|
174.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9p same
|
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Esso
239 Dyke Rd, Hove
|
173.9p
same
1.7 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Ditchling Way, Brighton, East Sussex
|
171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
132-134 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, East Sussex
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173.9p
same
2.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9p +1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Denmark Villas, Hove - Brighton, East Sussex
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 10 days ago
same
|
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BP
100 Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex
|
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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How Patcham fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.4% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+0.7p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
1.3% above the Esso national average (+2.2p)
7th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Downsway — 2.0 mi away, save ~21p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 15 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.4% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+2.7p)
2.7% above the UK average (+5.2p)
4th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express — 1.7 mi away, save ~188p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 193.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 15 Oct
Diesel
0.2% cheaper than the 12 stations within 3 miles (-0.4p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.7% below the Esso national average (-1.4p)
4th cheapest of 13 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Brighton Hollingbury Superstore — 1.1 mi away, save ~222p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 22 Oct
Super Diesel
0.7% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+1.5p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Hove Dyke Rd Esso Express — 1.7 mi away, save ~295p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 217.9p on 31 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 22 Oct
Patcham price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 173.9p | 193.9p | 197.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 194.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 219.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p | 195.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 218.9p −1.0 | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 195.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 194.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 193.9p | 108.65p | 52.95p | 32.30p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
| Super Diesel | 217.9p | 128.65p | 52.95p | 36.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Patcham
How much is unleaded at Patcham?
Unleaded at Patcham is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Patcham?
Diesel at Patcham is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Patcham the cheapest place for unleaded near Brighton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Patcham is the 7th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Downsway, 2.0 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.21 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Patcham?
Patcham is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Patcham have?
Patcham reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Patcham change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 8 times in the last 30 days.