Rontec Red Dragon fuel prices
Esso · CF5 1BP · Cardiff/Caerdydd
Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan
Unleaded here is 0.5p below the local average. 10th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Asda Leckwith Road Superstore, 1.2 miles away, is 1.2p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec Red Dragon
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Red Dragon?
- Unleaded
- £94.00
- Super Unleaded
- £104.45
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.40
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Petrol stations near CF5 1BP
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Llantrisant Road, Llandaff, Cardiff
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173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
|
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Asda
Capital Retail Park-Leckwith Road, Cardiff
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169.7pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 196.7poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Tivoli Service Station
Tivoli Service Station, 14, Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff
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175.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 13 days ago
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Tesco
Excelsior Estate, Excelsior Road, Cardiff
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169.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Esso
Cathedral Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan
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169.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Esso
Llantrisant Road, Cardiff
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175.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+5.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Texaco
Premier, 99-101, North Road, Caerdydd, CF14 3AD
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173.9pLast reported 28 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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Valero
Sloper Road, Leckwith, Cardiff
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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Amenities
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How Rontec Red Dragon fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% cheaper than the 17 stations within 3 miles (-0.5p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.8p)
0.4% below the Esso national average (-0.7p)
10th cheapest of 18 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Leckwith Road Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~10p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 170.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 20 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.8% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+3.3p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.3p)
5th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Tivoli Service Station CF14 — 1.3 mi away, save ~157p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 189.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 20 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 38 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Rontec Red Dragon 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 and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 170.9p −2.0 | 189.9p −2.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 191.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +2.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| 171.9p −3.0 | 190.9p −3.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 218.9p | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 192.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 218.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 216.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 195.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | 212.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 210.9p +2.0 | |
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 | 170.9p | 89.45p | 52.95p | 28.50p |
| Super Unleaded | 189.9p | 105.25p | 52.95p | 31.70p |
| 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 Red Dragon
How much is unleaded at Rontec Red Dragon?
Unleaded at Rontec Red Dragon is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.
Is Rontec Red Dragon the cheapest place for unleaded near Cardiff/Caerdydd?
No. Right now Rontec Red Dragon is the 10th cheapest of 18 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Leckwith Road Superstore, 1.2 miles away, charges 169.7p, which saves about £0.10 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Rontec Red Dragon open 24 hours?
Yes. Rontec Red Dragon is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Rontec Red Dragon have?
Rontec Red Dragon 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 Red Dragon change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.