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Asda Southgate Express Petrol fuel prices

Esso · MK42 0NT · Bedford

73 London Road, Bedford

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Updated 5 days ago
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Unleaded here is 0.4p above the local average at its last reported price, 5 days ago. 8th cheapest of 11 within 3 miles. Elstow, 0.3 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Asda Southgate Express Petrol

Unleaded
173.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
5 days ago
Super Unleaded
192.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
5 days ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Super Diesel
218.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Asda Southgate Express Petrol?

Unleaded
£95.65
Super Unleaded
£106.10
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£120.40

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Petrol stations near MK42 0NT

Station Unleaded
BP
3 Elstow Road, Bedford, Bedforshire
172.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.3 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
Tesco
Cardington Road, Bedford
172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.5 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 9 days ago
Morrisons
Ampthill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
0.7 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 15 days ago
BP
Newnham Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire
174.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.1 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 12 days ago
BP
Elstow Interchange, Bedford, Bedfordshire
176.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.5 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 10 days ago
Sainsbury's
Saxon Centre, 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford
156.9poldLast reported 207 days ago
1.6 mi · Diesel 187.9poldLast reported 207 days ago
Shell
Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire
172.9pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.8 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 46 days ago
Sainsbury's
90 Clapham Road, Bedford
173.9p
same
1.8 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 8 days ago

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) 24-hour fuel

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 Sep 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Feb 2015

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Asda Southgate Express Petrol fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.2% more expensive than the 10 stations within 3 miles (+0.4p)

1.3% above the UK average (+2.3p)

1.4% above the Esso national average (+2.3p)

8th cheapest of 11 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Elstow — 0.3 mi away, save ~43p after the drive

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

Lowest 173.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 7 Oct

Super Unleaded

1.2% more expensive than the 7 stations within 3 miles (+2.3p)

2.3% above the UK average (+4.3p)

5th cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Bedford Extra — 0.5 mi away, save ~528p after the drive

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

Lowest 192.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 193.9p on 7 Oct

Diesel

Last reported 37 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Super Diesel

Last reported 37 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Asda Southgate Express Petrol price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 2 times 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
173.9p −1.0 192.9p −1.0 199.9p 218.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
174.9p −1.0 193.9p −1.0 199.9p 218.9p
More than 30 days ago
175.9p +1.0 194.9p +1.0 199.9p +1.0 218.9p +1.0
174.9p +1.0 193.9p +1.0 198.9p +2.0 217.9p +2.0
173.9p 192.9p 196.9p +1.0 215.9p +1.0
173.9p 192.9p 195.9p +1.0 214.9p +1.0
173.9p +1.0 192.9p +1.0 194.9p +1.0 213.9p +1.0
172.9p +1.0 191.9p +1.0 193.9p +1.0 212.9p +1.0
171.9p +2.0 190.9p +2.0 192.9p +1.0 211.9p +1.0
169.9p +2.0 188.9p +2.0 191.9p +2.0 210.9p +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 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 192.9p 107.75p 52.95p 32.20p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Super Diesel 218.9p 129.45p 52.95p 36.50p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Asda Southgate Express Petrol

How much is unleaded at Asda Southgate Express Petrol?

Unleaded at Asda Southgate Express Petrol is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 27 October 2026. That is 2.3p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.

Is Asda Southgate Express Petrol the cheapest place for unleaded near Bedford?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 5 days ago, Asda Southgate Express Petrol is the 8th cheapest of 11 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Elstow, 0.3 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.43 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 4 days ago, so check it before making the trip.

Is Asda Southgate Express Petrol open 24 hours?

Yes. Asda Southgate Express Petrol is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Asda Southgate Express Petrol have?

Asda Southgate 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 Southgate Express Petrol change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.