Gloucester Services Southbound fuel prices
Esso · GL4 0WW · Gloucester
Gloucester Services, M5 Southbound, Brookthorpe, Gloucester
Unleaded here is 27.1p above the local average. 12th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Asda Tuffley Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, is 25.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 20.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 22 days ago. 11th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Asda Tuffley Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, is 17.0p cheaper (price reported 6 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Gloucester Services Southbound
How much does it cost to fill up at Gloucester Services Southbound?
- Unleaded
- £108.30
- Super Unleaded
- £119.30
- Diesel
- £119.30
- Super Diesel
- £130.30
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Petrol stations near GL4 0WW
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
Between Junctions 12 And 11A
|
196.9p
same
0.2 mi
· Diesel 216.9pLast reported 22 days ago
same
|
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Esso
Stroud Road, Tuffley
Road closure on Fox Elms Road (was due to start Tue 3 Nov, until 6 Nov)
|
171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-25.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-17.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
191 Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Road closure on Painswick Road (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 3 Nov)
|
166.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-30.0p cheaper
1.6 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-19.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Eastern Ave, Gloucester
|
167.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-29.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-22.0p cheaper
|
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Asda
Naas Lane Link Road, Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
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165.7pLast reported 4 days ago
-31.2p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 188.7pLast reported 16 days ago
-28.2p cheaper
|
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Shell
121 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
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166.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-30.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9p -19.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
364 Bristol Road (A430), Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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166.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-30.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 21 days ago
-19.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester
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165.9p
-31.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 187.9p -29.0p cheaper
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How Gloucester Services Southbound fuel prices compare
Unleaded
16.0% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+27.1p)
15.0% above the UK average (+25.7p)
6.0% above the Esso motorway services average (+11.1p)
14.9% above the average of all Esso stations (+25.6p)
12th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Tuffley Express Petrol — 1.2 mi away, save ~1,322p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 194.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 23 Oct
Super Unleaded
13.6% more expensive than the 6 stations within 3 miles (+26.0p)
15.2% above the UK average (+28.7p)
5.0% above the Esso motorway services average (+10.3p)
14.4% above the average of all Esso stations (+27.2p)
6th cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Tuffley Express Petrol — 1.2 mi away, save ~1,371p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 214.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 217.9p on 23 Oct
Diesel
10.2% more expensive than the 11 stations within 3 miles (+20.1p)
9.4% above the UK average (+18.6p)
3.7% above the Esso motorway services average (+7.7p)
8.8% above the average of all Esso stations (+17.6p)
11th cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Tuffley Express Petrol — 1.2 mi away, save ~878p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 216.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 217.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
9.8% more expensive than the 4 stations within 3 miles (+21.2p)
9.2% above the UK average (+19.9p)
4th cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Gloucester Eastern Ave Esso Express — 2.1 mi away, save ~1,434p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 236.9p on 12 Oct · Highest 237.9p on 5 Oct
Gloucester Services Southbound price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p 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.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 196.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | 216.9p | 236.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 197.9p +3.0 | 217.9p +3.0 | 216.9p | 236.9p | |
| 194.9p −1.0 | 214.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | 236.9p −1.0 | |
| 195.9p −2.0 | 215.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −1.0 | 237.9p −1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 197.9p +2.0 | 217.9p +2.0 | 218.9p +3.0 | 238.9p +3.0 | |
| 195.9p +2.0 | 215.9p +2.0 | 215.9p +2.0 | 235.9p +2.0 | |
| 193.9p | 213.9p | 213.9p +2.0 | 233.9p +2.0 | |
| 193.9p +5.0 | 213.9p +5.0 | 211.9p +3.0 | 231.9p +3.0 | |
| 188.9p +3.0 | 208.9p +3.0 | 208.9p +4.0 | 228.9p +4.0 | |
| 185.9p +1.0 | 205.9p +1.0 | 204.9p | 224.9p | |
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 44% 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 | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
| Super Unleaded | 216.9p | 127.75p | 52.95p | 36.20p |
| Diesel | 216.9p | 127.75p | 52.95p | 36.20p |
| Super Diesel | 236.9p | 144.45p | 52.95p | 39.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Gloucester Services Southbound
How much is unleaded at Gloucester Services Southbound?
Unleaded at Gloucester Services Southbound is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 3 November 2026. That is 25.7p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
How much is diesel at Gloucester Services Southbound?
Diesel at Gloucester Services Southbound is 216.9p per litre, last reported on 12 October 2026. That is 18.6p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £119.30.
Is Gloucester Services Southbound the cheapest place for unleaded near Gloucester?
No. Right now Gloucester Services Southbound is the 12th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Tuffley Express Petrol, 1.2 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £13.22 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 6 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Gloucester Services Southbound open 24 hours?
Yes. Gloucester Services Southbound is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Gloucester Services Southbound have?
Gloucester Services Southbound 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 Gloucester Services Southbound change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.