Portland Service Station fuel prices
Esso · ML3 7JU · Hamilton
Portland Place, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Unleaded here is 3.2p below the local average at its last reported price, 4 days ago. 4th cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Hamilton, 0.9 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 5 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 0.1p above the local average at its last reported price, 11 days ago. 6th cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Hamilton, 0.9 miles away, is 5.0p cheaper (price reported 11 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Portland Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Portland Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £92.90
- Super Unleaded
- £102.80
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £119.30
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Petrol stations near ML3 7JU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
5 Douglas Park Lane, Hamilton
|
167.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 193.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-5.0p cheaper
|
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Parks Jet Hamilton
Jet, 18, Bothwell Road, Hamilton
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171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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Morrisons
5 New Park Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire
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167.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.1 mi
· Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
Parks Garage, 136, Strathaven Road, Hamilton
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167.6pLast reported 6 days ago
-1.3p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 193.6pLast reported 12 days ago
-5.3p cheaper
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BP
91 Burnbank Road, Hamilton, Lanarkshire
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171.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 19 days ago
same
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Earnock Service Station
Earnock Service Station, Wellhall Road, Hamilton, ML3 9UE, Hamilton
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169.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Esso
M74 Northbound, Hamilton
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191.9p
+23.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 213.9p +15.0p dearer
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Parks Jet Motherwell
Mackay & Jardine Ltd, 228-232, Hamilton Road, Motherwell
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171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.8 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 34 days ago
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How Portland Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.9% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-3.2p)
1.6% below the UK average (-2.8p)
1.6% below the Esso national average (-2.7p)
4th cheapest of 12 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Hamilton — 0.9 mi away, save ~14p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 168.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 16 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.0% cheaper than the 6 stations within 3 miles (-5.7p)
0.9% below the UK average (-1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 7 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Hamilton — 0.9 mi away, save ~341p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 186.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 16 Oct
Diesel
0.1% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+0.1p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.2% below the Esso national average (-0.4p)
6th cheapest of 9 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Hamilton — 0.9 mi away, save ~231p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 198.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 5 Oct
Super Diesel
2.2% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-4.8p)
0.2% below the UK average (-0.4p)
2nd cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Earnock Service Station ML3 — 1.3 mi away, save ~43p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 216.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 219.9p on 5 Oct
Portland Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 168.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | 216.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 169.9p −2.0 | 187.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 216.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 189.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 190.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 217.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 191.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 217.9p | |
| 174.9p | 192.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 217.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p −1.0 | 192.9p −1.0 | 198.9p −1.0 | 216.9p −1.0 | |
| 175.9p | 193.9p | 199.9p −2.0 | 217.9p −2.0 | |
| 175.9p | 193.9p | 201.9p +2.0 | 219.9p +2.0 | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 175.9p +1.0 | 193.9p +1.0 | 199.9p −3.0 | 217.9p −3.0 | |
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 48% 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 | 168.9p | 87.75p | 52.95p | 28.20p |
| Super Unleaded | 186.9p | 102.75p | 52.95p | 31.20p |
| Diesel | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 216.9p | 127.75p | 52.95p | 36.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Portland Service Station
How much is unleaded at Portland Service Station?
Unleaded at Portland Service Station is 168.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 2.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.90.
How much is diesel at Portland Service Station?
Diesel at Portland Service Station is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 22 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Portland Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Hamilton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 4 days ago, Portland Service Station is the 4th cheapest of 12 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Hamilton, 0.9 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.14 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 5 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
What are the opening hours of Portland Service Station?
Portland Service Station is open Monday to Sunday 05:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Portland Service Station have?
Portland Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Toilets.
How often does Portland Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.