Asda Empire Express Petrol fuel prices
Esso · LU4 8DL · Luton
518 Dunstable Road, Luton
Unleaded here is 2.2p above the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 12th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. MFG Dunstable Road, 0.6 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 Asda Empire Express Petrol
How much does it cost to fill up at Asda Empire Express Petrol?
- Unleaded
- £96.20
- Super Unleaded
- £106.65
- Diesel
- £112.15
- Super Diesel
- £122.60
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Petrol stations near LU4 8DL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
Kingsway Service Station, 391-393 Dunstable Road, Luton
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175.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
0.4 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 33 days ago
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Esso
645 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.6 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 35 days ago
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Shell
Leagrave Rd, Luton, Bedfordshire
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175.9poldLast reported 58 days ago
0.7 mi
· Diesel 205.9pLast reported 26 days ago
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JET
102 Leagrave High Street, Luton, Bedfordshire
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171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 10 days ago
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Gulf
2, Trinity Road, Luton, LU3 1TP, Luton
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174.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
1.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 8 days ago
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BP
Mount Pleasant Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 202.9pLast reported 19 days ago
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Esso
33 Dunstable Road, Luton
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175.9poldLast reported 39 days ago
1.3 mi
· Diesel 203.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Tesco
Skimpot Rd, Dunstable
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167.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
1.4 mi
· Diesel 191.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Amenities
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How Asda Empire Express Petrol fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.3% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+2.2p)
1.9% above the UK average (+3.3p)
1.9% above the Esso national average (+3.3p)
12th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Dunstable Road — 0.6 mi away, save ~80p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 174.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 27 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.6% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+4.9p)
2.8% above the UK average (+5.3p)
6th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Farley Green — 1.9 mi away, save ~124p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 193.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 193.9p on 27 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Asda Empire Express Petrol price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | 203.9p | 222.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 194.9p +1.0 | 203.9p +2.0 | 222.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +1.0 | 201.9p | 220.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | 201.9p | 220.9p | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | 201.9p +2.0 | 220.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 199.9p +4.0 | 218.9p +4.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 195.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | 213.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 193.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 192.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +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 | 174.9p | 92.75p | 52.95p | 29.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 193.9p | 108.65p | 52.95p | 32.30p |
| Diesel | 203.9p | 116.95p | 52.95p | 34.00p |
| Super Diesel | 222.9p | 132.75p | 52.95p | 37.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Asda Empire Express Petrol
How much is unleaded at Asda Empire Express Petrol?
Unleaded at Asda Empire Express Petrol is 174.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 3.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.20.
Is Asda Empire Express Petrol the cheapest place for unleaded near Luton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, Asda Empire Express Petrol is the 12th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Dunstable Road, 0.6 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.80 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.
Is Asda Empire Express Petrol open 24 hours?
Yes. Asda Empire Express Petrol is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Asda Empire Express Petrol have?
Asda Empire Express Petrol reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged) and 24-hour fuel.
How often does Asda Empire Express Petrol change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.