Strood Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · ME2 4JD · Rochester
Frindsbury Rd, Rochester
Unleaded here is 0.5p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 9th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Strood, 0.8 miles away, is 4.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.8p above the local average at its last reported price, 25 days ago. 9th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Strood, 0.8 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Strood Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Strood Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £103.90
- Diesel
- £110.50
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
- HVO Renewable Diesel
- £100.60
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Petrol stations near ME2 4JD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell Medway City Estate
Anthonys Way, Rochester, Kent
|
174.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Valero
21-39 High Street, Strood, Kent
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173.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
0.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 18 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
3 London Road - Strood, Rochester, Kent
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173.9pLast reported 7 days ago
same
0.6 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Morrisons
Knight Road, Strood, Rochester
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169.9p
-4.0p cheaper
0.8 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Gravesend Rd, Rochester
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173.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
0.9 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 20 days ago
same
|
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Shell
Dock Road, Chatham, Kent
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175.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 200.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
|
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Asda Express
202 Watling Street, Strood, Rochester
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172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 30 days ago
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Esso
Cuxton Road, Strood, Kent
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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How Strood Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.3% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+0.5p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.3p)
1.4% above the Esso national average (+2.3p)
9th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Strood — 0.8 mi away, save ~184p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 175.9p on 7 Oct
Super Unleaded
1.4% cheaper than the 10 stations within 3 miles (-2.6p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.3p)
3rd cheapest of 11 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Magpie Service Station — 2.7 mi away, save ~89p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 188.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 190.9p on 7 Oct
Diesel
0.4% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+0.8p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.5p)
0.8% above the Esso national average (+1.6p)
9th cheapest of 15 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Strood — 0.8 mi away, save ~71p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 200.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 200.9p on 7 Oct
Super Diesel
3.0% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-6.6p)
1.1% below the UK average (-2.4p)
1st cheapest of 9 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 214.9p on 7 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 7 Oct
HVO Renewable Diesel
Last reported 130 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Strood Esso Express 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 1 time 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 | |||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 182.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||||
| 174.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 182.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 200.9p −1.0 | 214.9p −1.0 | 182.9p | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 201.9p | 215.9p | 182.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||||
| 175.9p | 190.9p | 201.9p +1.0 | 215.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 200.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | |
| 174.9p | 189.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 213.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 198.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p +1.0 | 210.9p +1.0 | 182.9p | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
| Diesel | 200.9p | 114.45p | 52.95p | 33.50p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
| HVO Renewable Diesel | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Strood Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Strood Esso Express?
Unleaded at Strood Esso Express is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 2.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
How much is diesel at Strood Esso Express?
Diesel at Strood Esso Express is 200.9p per litre, last reported on 7 October 2026. That is 2.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £110.50.
Is Strood Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Rochester?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, Strood Esso Express is the 9th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Strood, 0.8 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £1.84 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Strood Esso Express?
Strood Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Strood Esso Express have?
Strood 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 Strood Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.