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Bearsted Esso Express fuel prices

Esso · ME14 4NE · Maidstone

143 Ashford Road, Maidstone

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Unleaded here is 0.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 7th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Maidstone Grove Green Superstore, 1.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 0.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 6th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Maidstone Grove Green Superstore, 1.0 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 Bearsted Esso Express

Unleaded
174.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
5 days ago
Super Unleaded
189.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
5 days ago
Diesel
199.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
4 days ago
Super Diesel
213.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
4 days ago
HVO Renewable Diesel
185.9p
— unchanged this week
4 months ago

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

Unleaded
£96.20
Super Unleaded
£104.45
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£117.65
HVO Renewable Diesel
£102.25

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Petrol stations near ME14 4NE

Station Unleaded
Shell
134 Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent
175.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.0 mi · Diesel 203.9pLast reported 17 days ago +4.0p dearer
Tesco
Grovewood Dr North, Weavering, Maidstone
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.0 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 3 days ago -2.0p cheaper
Esso
J8 M20 Motorway, Hollingbourne / Maidstone, Kent
185.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+11.0p dearer
1.8 mi · Diesel 215.9poldLast reported 35 days ago
Texaco
Sutton Road, Maidstone, Kent, Kent
171.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.8 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 9 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Ashfordroad Service Station.
Ashford Road Service Station, Ashford Road, Maidstone, ME14 5DA, Maidstone
169.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.8 mi · Diesel 196.9p -3.0p cheaper
Morrisons
Sutton Road/ St Saviours Road, Maidstone, Maidstone
169.9p
-5.0p cheaper
1.9 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 9 days ago -3.0p cheaper
Esso
127 Boxley Road, Maidstone, Kent
172.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.3 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago same
Shell
Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent
179.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+5.0p dearer
2.5 mi · Diesel 202.9pLast reported 5 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 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 Oct 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Dec 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Apr 2015

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Bearsted Esso Express fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.2% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-0.3p)

1.9% above the UK average (+3.3p)

1.9% above the Esso national average (+3.3p)

7th cheapest of 12 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Maidstone Grove Green Superstore — 1.0 mi away, save ~64p after the drive

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

Lowest 174.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 176.9p on 5 Oct

Super Unleaded

1.5% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-2.8p)

0.7% above the UK average (+1.3p)

3rd cheapest of 6 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Maidstone Grove Green Superstore — 1.0 mi away, save ~281p after the drive

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

Lowest 189.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 191.9p on 5 Oct

Diesel

0.2% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+0.3p)

0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)

0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)

6th cheapest of 11 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Maidstone Grove Green Superstore — 1.0 mi away, save ~61p after the drive

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

Lowest 199.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 12 Oct

Super Diesel

4.2% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-9.4p)

1.6% below the UK average (-3.4p)

2nd cheapest of 6 for Super Diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 213.9p on 28 Oct · Highest 215.9p on 12 Oct

HVO Renewable Diesel

Last reported 137 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Bearsted Esso Express price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 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
In the past week
174.9p 189.9p 199.9p −1.0 213.9p −1.0 185.9p
174.9p −1.0 189.9p −1.0 200.9p 214.9p 185.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
175.9p −1.0 190.9p −1.0 200.9p −1.0 214.9p −1.0 185.9p
176.9p 191.9p 201.9p +1.0 215.9p +1.0 185.9p
176.9p 191.9p 200.9p −1.0 214.9p −1.0 185.9p
176.9p +1.0 191.9p +1.0 201.9p 215.9p 185.9p
More than 30 days ago
175.9p 190.9p 201.9p +1.0 215.9p +1.0 185.9p
175.9p +1.0 190.9p +1.0 200.9p +1.0 214.9p +1.0 185.9p
174.9p 189.9p 199.9p +1.0 213.9p +1.0 185.9p
174.9p 189.9p 198.9p +1.0 212.9p +1.0 185.9p

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 174.9p 92.75p 52.95p 29.20p
Super Unleaded 189.9p 105.25p 52.95p 31.70p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Super Diesel 213.9p 125.25p 52.95p 35.70p
HVO Renewable Diesel 185.9p 101.95p 52.95p 31.00p

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

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Common questions about Bearsted Esso Express

How much is unleaded at Bearsted Esso Express?

Unleaded at Bearsted Esso Express 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.

How much is diesel at Bearsted Esso Express?

Diesel at Bearsted Esso Express is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 28 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.

Is Bearsted Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Maidstone?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, Bearsted Esso Express is the 7th cheapest of 12 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Maidstone Grove Green Superstore, 1.0 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.64 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 Bearsted Esso Express?

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

What fuel and facilities does Bearsted Esso Express have?

Bearsted 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 Bearsted Esso Express change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.