Rontec West Chelmsford fuel prices
Esso · CM1 2RY · Chelmsford
Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford, Essex
Unleaded here is 1.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 10th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. MFG West End, 0.5 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec West Chelmsford
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec West Chelmsford?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £106.10
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Petrol stations near CM1 2RY
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 16 days ago
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Esso
89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex
|
172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Esso
Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Princes Road, Chelmsford
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170.9p
-3.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 17 days ago
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BP
Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex
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172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 201.9p
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Essar
2-4 Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford
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176.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
1.3 mi
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BP
346B Baddow Road, Great Baddow / Chelmsford, Essex
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Texaco
372 Baddow Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford
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171.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 11 days ago
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How Rontec West Chelmsford fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.0% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+1.7p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
1.3% above the Esso national average (+2.2p)
10th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG West End — 0.5 mi away, save ~88p 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 22 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.9% more expensive than the 5 stations within 3 miles (+3.6p)
2.2% above the UK average (+4.2p)
4th cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Chelmsford Princes Rd Superstore — 0.9 mi away, save ~617p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 22 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Rontec West Chelmsford 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 has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | |||
| 173.9p −3.0 | 192.9p −3.0 | 199.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 174.9p | 193.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +3.0 | 193.9p +3.0 | 197.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 192.9p | |
| 168.9p | 187.9p | 192.9p +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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Rontec West Chelmsford
How much is unleaded at Rontec West Chelmsford?
Unleaded at Rontec West Chelmsford 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.
Is Rontec West Chelmsford the cheapest place for unleaded near Chelmsford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Rontec West Chelmsford is the 10th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG West End, 0.5 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.88 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Rontec West Chelmsford open 24 hours?
Yes. Rontec West Chelmsford is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Rontec West Chelmsford have?
Rontec West Chelmsford reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Rontec West Chelmsford change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 3.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.