MFG Start Hill fuel prices
Esso · CM22 7TA · Bishop's Stortford
Start Hill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Unleaded here is 3.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 7 within 3 miles. 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, 12 days ago. 6th cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Rontec Stansted, 2.4 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 26 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at MFG Start Hill
How much does it cost to fill up at MFG Start Hill?
- Unleaded
- £97.85
- Super Unleaded
- £107.75
- Diesel
- £112.70
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near CM22 7TA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
Motorway Services, Old Dumnow Road, Bishops Stortford, Birchanger Green, Essex
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192.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+15.0p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 218.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+14.0p dearer
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Shell
1 Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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181.9p
+4.0p dearer
1.5 mi
· Diesel 203.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
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Shell
London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
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181.9p
+4.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 203.9p -1.0p cheaper
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BP
Southgate, Stansted, Essex
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178.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 205.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Esso
Cambridge Road, Stansted, Essex
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177.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 26 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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JET
82 Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
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175.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 25 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Sainsbury's
1 Thorley Neighborhood Centre, Bishop's Stortford
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175.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
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Tesco
Bishops Park Centre, Lancaster Way, Bishop's Stortford
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176.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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How MFG Start Hill fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.8% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-3.3p)
3.7% above the UK average (+6.3p)
3.7% above the Esso national average (+6.3p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 177.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 27 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
0.1% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)
3.3% above the UK average (+6.5p)
2.8% above the Esso national average (+5.6p)
6th cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Rontec Stansted — 2.4 mi away, save ~159p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 203.9p on 14 Oct · Highest 204.9p on 13 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
MFG Start Hill price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 177.9p −2.0 | 195.9p | 204.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 179.9p | 195.9p | 204.9p +1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 179.9p | 195.9p | 203.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| 179.9p | 195.9p | 204.9p −1.0 | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 179.9p | 195.9p +6.0 | 205.9p | 219.9p +4.0 | |
| 179.9p +2.0 | 189.9p | 205.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
| 177.9p | 189.9p | 203.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
| 177.9p | 189.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
| 177.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p +6.0 | |
| 176.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | |
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 46% 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 | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| Diesel | 204.9p | 117.75p | 52.95p | 34.20p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about MFG Start Hill
How much is unleaded at MFG Start Hill?
Unleaded at MFG Start Hill is 177.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 6.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £97.85.
How much is diesel at MFG Start Hill?
Diesel at MFG Start Hill is 204.9p per litre, last reported on 20 October 2026. That is 6.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £112.70.
Is MFG Start Hill the cheapest place for unleaded near Bishop's Stortford?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, MFG Start Hill is the 3rd cheapest of 7 stations for unleaded within 3 miles.
Is MFG Start Hill open 24 hours?
Yes. MFG Start Hill is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does MFG Start Hill have?
MFG Start Hill reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does MFG Start Hill change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
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