Ongar Esso Express fuel prices

Esso · CM5 9AL · Chipping Ongar

High St, Ongar

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Updated 3 days ago
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Unleaded here is 4.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. MFG Four Wantz, 0.4 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. 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, 6 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Ongar Esso Express

Unleaded
175.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
3 days ago
Super Unleaded
190.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
3 days ago
Diesel
199.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
6 days ago
Super Diesel
213.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
6 days ago
HVO Renewable Diesel
188.9p
— unchanged this week
4 months ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Ongar Esso Express?

Unleaded
£96.75
Super Unleaded
£105.00
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£117.65
HVO Renewable Diesel
£103.90

Planning a trip? Work out a journey's fuel cost.

Petrol stations near CM5 9AL

Station Unleaded
BP
Four Wantz Roundabout, Chipping Ongar, Essex
171.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.4 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago same
EG On The Move
Chelmsford Road, Norton Heath, Chelmsford, Essex
173.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.9 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 19 days ago same
JET
215 High Road, North Weald, North Weald, Essex
169.9p
-6.0p cheaper
3.0 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 9 days ago -1.0p cheaper

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–23:30
Tuesday 06:00–23:30
Wednesday 06:00–23:30
Thursday 06:00–23:30
Friday 06:00–22:30
Saturday 06:00–23:30
Sunday 06:00–23:30
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash Toilets Water filling

Looking for something to eat?

Feeling a bit peckish? Grab something to eat while you fill up. We've gathered local places to eat, along with their food hygiene ratings.

Well-rated food within half a mile

4 out of 5 inspected Oct 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2023
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2024

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Ongar Esso Express fuel prices compare

Unleaded

2.3% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+4.0p)

2.4% above the UK average (+4.2p)

2.5% above the Esso national average (+4.2p)

4th cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Four Wantz — 0.4 mi away, save ~201p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 175.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 5 Oct

Super Unleaded

1.2% above the UK average (+2.2p)

Lowest 190.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 193.9p on 5 Oct

Diesel

0.2% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)

0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)

0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)

2nd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 199.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 200.9p on 15 Oct

Super Diesel

1.6% below the UK average (-3.5p)

Lowest 213.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 15 Oct

HVO Renewable Diesel

Last reported 135 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Ongar Esso Express price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.

HVO Renewable Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel HVO Renewable Diesel
In the past week
175.9p −1.0 190.9p −1.0 199.9p 213.9p 188.9p
176.9p −1.0 191.9p −1.0 199.9p −1.0 213.9p −1.0 188.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
177.9p 192.9p 200.9p −1.0 214.9p −1.0 188.9p
177.9p −1.0 192.9p −1.0 201.9p 215.9p 188.9p
178.9p +1.0 193.9p +1.0 201.9p 215.9p 188.9p
More than 30 days ago
177.9p 192.9p 201.9p +1.0 215.9p +1.0 188.9p
177.9p +1.0 192.9p +1.0 200.9p +1.0 214.9p +1.0 188.9p
176.9p 191.9p 199.9p +1.0 213.9p +1.0 188.9p
176.9p +1.0 191.9p +1.0 198.9p 212.9p 188.9p
175.9p 190.9p 198.9p +1.0 212.9p +1.0 188.9p

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 175.9p 93.65p 52.95p 29.30p
Super Unleaded 190.9p 106.15p 52.95p 31.80p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Super Diesel 213.9p 125.25p 52.95p 35.70p
HVO Renewable Diesel 188.9p 104.45p 52.95p 31.50p

Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Ongar Esso Express

How much is unleaded at Ongar Esso Express?

Unleaded at Ongar Esso Express is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 4.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.

How much is diesel at Ongar Esso Express?

Diesel at Ongar Esso Express is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.

Is Ongar Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Chipping Ongar?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Ongar Esso Express is the 4th cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Four Wantz, 0.4 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £2.01 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

What are the opening hours of Ongar Esso Express?

Ongar Esso Express is open Monday to Thursday 06:00–23:30, Friday 06:00–22:30, Saturday to Sunday 06:00–23:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Ongar Esso Express have?

Ongar Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel, Super Diesel and HVO Renewable Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.

How often does Ongar Esso Express change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.