Forestgate Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · E7 8AF · East Ham
542 Romford Rd, London
Unleaded here is 3.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 25th cheapest of 32 within 3 miles. Ilford Lane Service Station, 1.3 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 12th cheapest of 31 within 3 miles. Barking Superstore, 1.5 miles away, is 6.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Forestgate Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Forestgate Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £95.10
- Super Unleaded
- £103.35
- Diesel
- £108.30
- Super Diesel
- £116.00
- HVO Renewable Diesel
- £97.85
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Petrol stations near E7 8AF
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
409-419 High St Nth, East Ham, London
Road closure on High Street North (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 27 Nov)
|
173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.3 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+7.0p dearer
|
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Gulf
Mayesbrook Motors, 334, Romford Road, London, E7 8BS, London
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170.9poldLast reported 50 days ago
0.6 mi
· Diesel 191.9poldLast reported 50 days ago
|
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Shell
893-903 Romford Rd, East Ham, London
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173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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Esso
19 Aldersbrook Road, London, Greater London
|
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.0 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Shell (Uk) Ltd, 200, Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LW, Ilford
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169.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 8 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Shell
London Road, Barking, Essex
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173.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 195.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Highbridge Road, Barking
|
168.9p
-4.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 190.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-6.0p cheaper
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Esso
433 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Essex
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+2.0p dearer
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How Forestgate Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.8% more expensive than the 31 stations within 3 miles (+3.0p)
0.7% above the UK average (+1.2p)
0.7% above the Esso national average (+1.2p)
25th cheapest of 32 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Ilford Lane Service Station — 1.3 mi away, save ~105p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 172.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.2% more expensive than the 19 stations within 3 miles (+0.4p)
0.4% below the UK average (-0.8p)
12th cheapest of 20 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Barking Superstore — 1.5 mi away, save ~425p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 187.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 188.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
0.2% cheaper than the 30 stations within 3 miles (-0.3p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.2% below the Esso national average (-2.4p)
12th cheapest of 31 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Barking Superstore — 1.5 mi away, save ~261p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
2.4% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-5.2p)
3.0% below the UK average (-6.5p)
3rd cheapest of 11 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Eastham Service Station E6 — 1.8 mi away, save ~128p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 210.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 211.9p on 5 Oct
HVO Renewable Diesel
Last reported 129 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Forestgate Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||||
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | 210.9p | 177.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 210.9p −1.0 | 177.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | 211.9p | 177.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | 211.9p | 177.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | 177.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 210.9p +1.0 | 177.9p | |
| 171.9p | 186.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 209.9p +1.0 | 177.9p | |
| 171.9p | 186.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | 208.9p +1.0 | 177.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 193.9p | 207.9p | 177.9p | |
| 170.9p | 185.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | 207.9p +1.0 | 177.9p | |
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 | 172.9p | 91.15p | 52.95p | 28.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 187.9p | 103.65p | 52.95p | 31.30p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Diesel | 210.9p | 122.75p | 52.95p | 35.20p |
| HVO Renewable Diesel | 177.9p | 95.25p | 52.95p | 29.70p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Forestgate Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Forestgate Esso Express?
Unleaded at Forestgate Esso Express is 172.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 1.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.10.
How much is diesel at Forestgate Esso Express?
Diesel at Forestgate Esso Express is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Forestgate Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near East Ham?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 9 days ago, Forestgate Esso Express is the 25th cheapest of 32 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Ilford Lane Service Station, 1.3 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £1.05 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Forestgate Esso Express?
Forestgate Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Forestgate Esso Express have?
Forestgate 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 and Water filling.
How often does Forestgate Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.
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