Padholme Road Service Station fuel prices
Esso · PE1 5XL · Peterborough
Esso, Padholme Road Service Station, Padholme Road East, Peterborough
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles. 5.3p below the average of the 15 other stations nearby. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.6p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 12 within 3 miles. Full comparison
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Current prices at Padholme Road Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Padholme Road Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £92.35
- Diesel
- £107.20
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Petrol stations near PE1 5XL
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Shell
Carr Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
|
179.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+12.0p dearer
0.4 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+4.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
Oxney Road, Peterborough
|
169.9p
+2.0p dearer
0.7 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
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Eastfield Service Station
Eastfield Road Service Station, 343, Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4RA, Peterborough
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168.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi
|
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BP
Boongate Service Station, St. Johns Street, Peterborough, PE1 5DD, Peterborough
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173.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.0 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 14 days ago
+3.0p dearer
|
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Esso
Paston Parkway, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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173.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 44 days ago
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Valero
214-228 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 41 days ago
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Valero
Valero, Service Station, Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 2AF, Peterborough, Lincolnshire
Road closure on Gladstone Street (was due to start Thu 29 Oct, until 2 Nov)
|
171.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+4.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Whittlesey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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179.9pLast reported 24 days ago
+12.0p dearer
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 13 days ago
+5.0p dearer
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How Padholme Road Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
3.1% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-5.3p)
2.2% below the UK average (-3.7p)
2.1% below the Esso national average (-3.7p)
1st cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheapest unleaded within 3 miles
Lowest 166.9p on 27 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 4 Oct
Diesel
1.3% cheaper than the 11 stations within 3 miles (-2.6p)
1.8% below the UK average (-3.5p)
2.2% below the Esso national average (-4.4p)
3rd cheapest of 12 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 192.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 195.9p on 9 Oct
Padholme Road Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 16 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel has risen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 11 times in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||
| 167.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 167.9p −1.0 | 193.9p −1.0 | |
| 168.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p +2.0 | 193.9p | |
| 166.9p −3.0 | 193.9p | |
| 169.9p −1.0 | 193.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||
| 170.9p +1.0 | 193.9p | |
| 169.9p | 193.9p −1.0 | |
| 169.9p −2.0 | 194.9p −1.0 | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +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 | 167.9p | 86.95p | 52.95p | 28.00p |
| Diesel | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Padholme Road Service Station
How much is unleaded at Padholme Road Service Station?
Unleaded at Padholme Road Service Station is 167.9p per litre, last reported on 31 October 2026. That is 3.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £92.35.
How much is diesel at Padholme Road Service Station?
Diesel at Padholme Road Service Station is 194.9p per litre, last reported on 2 November 2026. That is 3.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £107.20.
Is Padholme Road Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Peterborough?
Right now Padholme Road Service Station has the cheapest unleaded of the 16 stations we track within 3 miles, or shares that spot.
What are the opening hours of Padholme Road Service Station?
Padholme Road Service Station is open Monday to Friday 06:15–18:00, Saturday 08:00–16:00, Sunday 08:00–14:30. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Padholme Road Service Station have?
Padholme Road Service Station reports prices for Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged).
How often does Padholme Road Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 16 times in the last 30 days.