Leicester Fosse Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · LE3 5EX · Leicester
Fosse Rd North, Leicester
Unleaded here is 2.7p below the local average at its last reported price, 17 days ago. 10th cheapest of 26 within 3 miles. Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore, 1.2 miles away, is 2.2p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 3.8p below the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 7th cheapest of 25 within 3 miles. Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore, 1.2 miles away, is 2.0p 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 Leicester Fosse Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Leicester Fosse Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £102.80
- Diesel
- £108.30
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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.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near LE3 5EX
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Texaco
Texaco, 50, Glenfield Road, Leicester
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171.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
0.3 mi
· Diesel 196.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
|
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BP
Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
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171.9p
same
0.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9p +2.0p dearer
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Esso
Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
|
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Esso
335 Groby Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
Multi-way temporary traffic lights on Groby Road (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 13 Nov)
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175.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
0.8 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
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Shell
153 Narborough Road., Leicester, Leicestershire
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179.9poldLast reported 38 days ago
1.0 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+6.0p dearer
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JET
216 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire
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171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
1.1 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Asda
1 Exploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire
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169.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.2p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
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Valero
126 Parker Drive, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
1.3 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+2.0p dearer
|
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Amenities
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Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Leicester Fosse Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.5% cheaper than the 25 stations within 3 miles (-2.7p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
0.1% above the Esso national average (+0.2p)
10th cheapest of 26 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~69p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 5 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.7% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-7.1p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.8p)
4th cheapest of 15 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Leicester Extra — 1.9 mi away, save ~241p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 186.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 189.9p on 5 Oct
Diesel
1.9% cheaper than the 24 stations within 3 miles (-3.8p)
0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)
1.2% below the Esso national average (-2.4p)
7th cheapest of 25 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore — 1.2 mi away, save ~55p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 196.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 5 Oct
Leicester Fosse 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 has not changed over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 196.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 196.9p −1.0 | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 197.9p −1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 187.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | |
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 | 186.9p | 102.75p | 52.95p | 31.20p |
| Diesel | 196.9p | 111.15p | 52.95p | 32.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Leicester Fosse Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Leicester Fosse Esso Express?
Unleaded at Leicester Fosse Esso Express is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 15 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Leicester Fosse Esso Express?
Diesel at Leicester Fosse Esso Express is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.
Is Leicester Fosse Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Leicester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 17 days ago, Leicester Fosse Esso Express is the 10th cheapest of 26 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Asda Leicester Abbey Lane Superstore, 1.2 miles away, charges 169.7p, which saves about £0.69 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 3 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Leicester Fosse Esso Express?
Leicester Fosse Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Leicester Fosse Esso Express have?
Leicester Fosse 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 Leicester Fosse Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.