Old Forge Filling Station fuel prices
Esso · CO5 8RA · West Mersea
Esso Old Forge Filling Station, 41, Kingsland Road, West Mersea, Colchester
Unleaded here is 0.3p above the UK average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel.
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Current prices at Old Forge Filling Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Old Forge Filling Station?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £105.55
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Amenities
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How Old Forge Filling Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.2% above the UK average (+0.3p)
0.2% above the Esso national average (+0.3p)
Lowest 171.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 12 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.8% above the UK average (+3.3p)
Lowest 191.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 41 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
1.2% above the UK average (+2.6p)
Lowest 219.9p on 5 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 5 Oct
Old Forge Filling Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 4.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 171.9p −4.0 | 191.9p −4.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 175.9p | 195.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 176.9p | 196.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p +4.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | 215.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
| 174.9p | 194.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 195.9p | 215.9p | |
| 173.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 195.9p +2.0 | 215.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 191.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 213.9p +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 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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 191.9p | 106.95p | 52.95p | 32.00p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 219.9p | 130.25p | 52.95p | 36.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Old Forge Filling Station
How much is unleaded at Old Forge Filling Station?
Unleaded at Old Forge Filling Station is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 0.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
What are the opening hours of Old Forge Filling Station?
Old Forge Filling Station is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Old Forge Filling Station have?
Old Forge Filling Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Old Forge Filling Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.