Camden Esso Express fuel prices

Esso · NW1 9HG · Camden Town

196 Camden Rd, London

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Unleaded here is 1.5p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 6th cheapest of 23 within 3 miles. John Nichol Cars Limted, 2.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

Diesel here is 0.4p below the local average at its last reported price, 10 days ago. 4th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Stapleton Service Station, 2.1 miles away, is 4.2p cheaper (price reported 20 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Camden Esso Express

Unleaded
170.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
3 days ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago

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

Unleaded
£94.00
Diesel
£109.95

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Petrol stations near NW1 9HG

Station Unleaded
Shell
109-113 York Way, London, London
Lane closure on York Way (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 5 Nov)
170.9p
same
0.3 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 8 days ago same
Esso
219-227 Caledonian Road, London
170.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.9 mi · Diesel 200.9pLast reported 7 days ago +1.0p dearer
Shell
104-116 Holloway Road, London, London
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.1 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 11 days ago +2.0p dearer
Esso
213-217 Hornsey Road, Islington, London
171.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.3 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 12 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
276 Upper Street, London, London
172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.4 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 11 days ago +2.0p dearer
BP
BP Service Station, 215, Haverstock Hill, London
Road closure on Glenmore Road (was due to start Mon 19 Oct, until 29 Nov)
184.9poldLast reported 47 days ago
1.5 mi · Diesel 209.9poldLast reported 48 days ago
BP
21-41 Wellington Road, St Johns Wood, London
172.9pLast reported 10 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.9 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 20 days ago +2.0p dearer
BP
104A, Finchley Road, London, NW3 5EY, London
Road closure on Finchley Road
172.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.9 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 47 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) Air pump / screenwash Toilets 24-hour fuel 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 Feb 2019
5 out of 5 inspected Aug 2019
5 out of 5 inspected Mar 2026
5 out of 5 inspected May 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Camden Esso Express fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.9% cheaper than the 22 stations within 3 miles (-1.5p)

0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)

0.2% below the Esso national average (-0.4p)

6th cheapest of 23 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: John Nichol Cars Limted — 2.0 mi away, save ~19p after the drive

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

Lowest 170.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 22 Oct

Diesel

0.2% cheaper than the 17 stations within 3 miles (-0.4p)

0.8% above the UK average (+1.5p)

0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.7p)

4th cheapest of 18 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Stapleton Service Station — 2.1 mi away, save ~130p after the drive

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

Lowest 198.9p on 15 Oct · Highest 200.9p on 9 Oct

Camden Esso Express price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Diesel
In the past week
170.9p −1.0 199.9p
171.9p −1.0 199.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
172.9p −1.0 199.9p
173.9p −1.0 199.9p +1.0
174.9p −1.0 198.9p
175.9p 198.9p −1.0
175.9p 199.9p −1.0
175.9p 200.9p −1.0
More than 30 days ago
175.9p 201.9p +1.0
175.9p +1.0 200.9p +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 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 170.9p 89.45p 52.95p 28.50p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p

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

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Common questions about Camden Esso Express

How much is unleaded at Camden Esso Express?

Unleaded at Camden Esso Express is 170.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.00.

How much is diesel at Camden Esso Express?

Diesel at Camden Esso Express is 199.9p per litre, last reported on 23 October 2026. That is 1.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.95.

Is Camden Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Camden Town?

No. Going by the price it last reported, 3 days ago, Camden Esso Express is the 6th cheapest of 23 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. John Nichol Cars Limted, 2.0 miles away, charges 168.9p, which saves about £0.19 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

Is Camden Esso Express open 24 hours?

Yes. Camden Esso Express is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What fuel and facilities does Camden Esso Express have?

Camden Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.

How often does Camden Esso Express change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.