Harrogate Esso Express fuel prices

Esso · HG2 7HY · Harrogate

Knaresborough Rd, Harrogate

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Unleaded here is 1.0p below the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 4th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Harrogate Starbeck, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 3.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Harrogate Starbeck, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 18 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Harrogate Esso Express

Unleaded
168.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Super Unleaded
183.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Diesel
192.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago

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

Unleaded
£92.90
Super Unleaded
£101.15
Diesel
£106.10

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Roadworks near this station

Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.

Two-way temporary traffic lights on Knaresborough Road
About 220m away · Utility asset works
Planned was due to start Mon 5 Oct
Priority working on Prospect Road
About 230m away · Utility asset works
Planned was due to start Mon 5 Oct

Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.

Petrol stations near HG2 7HY

Station Unleaded
Morrisons
Plumpton Park, Starbeck, Harrogate
167.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.5 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 18 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Esso
135 Wetherby Road, Harrogate
169.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
0.6 mi · Diesel 195.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
Sainsbury's
Wetherby Road, Harrogate
167.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.8 mi · Diesel 191.9pLast reported 15 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Asda
Bower Road, Harrogate
167.7pLast reported 27 days ago
-1.2p cheaper
1.2 mi · Diesel 190.7poldLast reported 34 days ago
Valero
Skipton Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
169.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.6 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago +7.0p dearer
Asda Express
18 Boroughbridge Road, Knaresborough
169.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
1.8 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago +6.0p dearer
Shell Co-Op Oakdale
Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
170.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.8 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago +3.0p dearer
Shell
G C Motors Ltd, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2BX, North Yorkshire
170.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.9 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 6 days ago +3.0p dearer

Opening Hours

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

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash 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

5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2024
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2024

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Harrogate Esso Express fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.6% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-1.0p)

1.6% below the UK average (-2.7p)

1.5% below the Esso national average (-2.7p)

4th cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Harrogate Starbeck — 0.5 mi away, save ~34p after the drive

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

Lowest 168.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 169.9p on 7 Oct

Super Unleaded

4.1% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-7.8p)

2.5% below the UK average (-4.7p)

2nd cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Harrogate — 0.8 mi away, save ~180p after the drive

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

Lowest 183.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 184.9p on 7 Oct

Diesel

1.7% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-3.3p)

2.8% below the UK average (-5.5p)

3.2% below the Esso national average (-6.4p)

3rd cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Harrogate Starbeck — 0.5 mi away, save ~33p after the drive

Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.

Lowest 191.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 193.9p on 7 Oct

Harrogate Esso Express price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel
Earlier in the last 30 days
168.9p 183.9p 192.9p +1.0
168.9p −1.0 183.9p −1.0 191.9p −1.0
169.9p 184.9p 192.9p −1.0
169.9p +1.0 184.9p +1.0 193.9p +2.0
168.9p +1.0 183.9p +1.0 191.9p
More than 30 days ago
167.9p 182.9p 191.9p −2.0
167.9p 182.9p 193.9p +1.0
167.9p −1.0 182.9p −1.0 192.9p −1.0
168.9p +1.0 183.9p +1.0 193.9p +1.0
167.9p +1.0 182.9p +1.0 192.9p +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 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 168.9p 87.75p 52.95p 28.20p
Super Unleaded 183.9p 100.25p 52.95p 30.70p
Diesel 192.9p 107.75p 52.95p 32.20p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Harrogate Esso Express

How much is unleaded at Harrogate Esso Express?

Unleaded at Harrogate Esso Express is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 2.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.

How much is diesel at Harrogate Esso Express?

Diesel at Harrogate Esso Express is 192.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 5.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £106.10.

Is Harrogate Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Harrogate?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 19 days ago, Harrogate Esso Express is the 4th cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Harrogate Starbeck, 0.5 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.34 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 18 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

What are the opening hours of Harrogate Esso Express?

Harrogate Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Harrogate Esso Express have?

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

How often does Harrogate Esso Express change its prices?

Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.