MFG Elmstead fuel prices
Esso · CO7 7EE · Wivenhoe
Colchester Road, Elmstead Market, Essex
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 2.3p below the average of the 3 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 23 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 3 within 3 miles. Ardleigh South Service Station CO7, 1.6 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper (price reported 14 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at MFG Elmstead
How much does it cost to fill up at MFG Elmstead?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £107.75
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £120.95
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Petrol stations near CO7 7EE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Ardleigh South Service Station
Ardleigh South Service Station, A120 Westbound, Ardleigh, Colchester
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169.9pLast reported 14 days ago
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 14 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
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Tesco
Greenstead Rd, Colchester
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Hythe Hill (was due to start Fri 30 Oct, until 3 Nov)
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173.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+4.0p dearer
2.7 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
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Ardleigh Service Station
Ardleigh Service Station, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, Colchester
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172.9p
+3.0p dearer
2.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 36 days ago
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Amenities
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How MFG Elmstead fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.3% cheaper than the 3 stations within 3 miles (-2.3p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
1.0% below the Esso national average (-1.7p)
1st cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 23 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
1.3% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+2.5p)
0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)
0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ardleigh South Service Station CO7 — 1.6 mi away, save ~145p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 9 Oct · Highest 199.9p on 9 Oct
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
MFG Elmstead price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times 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 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 171.9p −2.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p −2.0 | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| 175.9p | 195.9p | 199.9p | 219.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 175.9p | 195.9p +6.0 | 199.9p | 219.9p +4.0 | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 199.9p | 215.9p | |
| 173.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | 215.9p | |
| 173.9p | 189.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 215.9p +6.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 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 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 | 169.9p | 88.65p | 52.95p | 28.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 195.9p | 110.25p | 52.95p | 32.70p |
| 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 MFG Elmstead
How much is unleaded at MFG Elmstead?
Unleaded at MFG Elmstead is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at MFG Elmstead?
Diesel at MFG Elmstead is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 9 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.
Is MFG Elmstead the cheapest place for unleaded near Wivenhoe?
Right now MFG Elmstead has the cheapest unleaded of the 4 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
Is MFG Elmstead open 24 hours?
Yes. MFG Elmstead is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does MFG Elmstead have?
MFG Elmstead reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does MFG Elmstead change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.