Rontec Dowlais fuel prices
Esso · CF48 3DA · Merthyr Tydfil
New Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
Unleaded here is 0.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Asda Merthyr Tydfil Superstore, 1.2 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Asda Merthyr Tydfil Superstore, 1.2 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec Dowlais
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Dowlais?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Super Unleaded
- £106.65
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.40
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Petrol stations near CF48 3DA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Asda
Dowlais Top, Merthyr Tydfil
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Valley Heights Filling Station, Dowlais, Merthyr Tudful, CF48 2YE, Merthyr Tudful
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178.9pLast reported 20 days ago
+4.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 204.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
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EG On The Move
3 - 3A Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan
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172.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 12 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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How Rontec Dowlais fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)
1.9% above the UK average (+3.2p)
1.9% above the Esso national average (+3.3p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Merthyr Tydfil Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~111p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 6 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.0% cheaper than the 2 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.2p)
2nd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 193.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 196.9p on 6 Oct
Diesel
1.0% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+2.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Merthyr Tydfil Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~53p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 13 Oct
Super Diesel
0.7% above the UK average (+1.6p)
Lowest 218.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 218.9p on 13 Oct
Rontec Dowlais price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 3.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| 175.9p −2.0 | 194.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 177.9p | 196.9p | 199.9p −4.0 | 218.9p −4.0 | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 203.9p | 222.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p | 195.9p | 203.9p +4.0 | 222.9p +4.0 | |
| 176.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 218.9p −2.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 201.9p +2.0 | 220.9p +2.0 | |
| 175.9p +3.0 | 194.9p +3.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 218.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p +3.0 | 191.9p +3.0 | 197.9p +3.0 | 216.9p +3.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | 213.9p +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 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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 193.9p | 108.65p | 52.95p | 32.30p |
| 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 Rontec Dowlais
How much is unleaded at Rontec Dowlais?
Unleaded at Rontec Dowlais is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 3.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
How much is diesel at Rontec Dowlais?
Diesel at Rontec Dowlais is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is Rontec Dowlais the cheapest place for unleaded near Merthyr Tydfil?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Rontec Dowlais is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Merthyr Tydfil Superstore, 1.2 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £1.11 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Rontec Dowlais open 24 hours?
Yes. Rontec Dowlais is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Rontec Dowlais have?
Rontec Dowlais reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Rontec Dowlais change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
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