Caversham Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · RG4 8AU · Reading
18-20 Church St, Reading
Unleaded here is 2.1p above the local average. 15th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. MFG Thames Valley, 0.5 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.2p above the local average. 12th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. MFG Thames Valley, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Full comparison
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Current prices at Caversham Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Caversham Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £96.75
- Super Unleaded
- £105.00
- Diesel
- £110.50
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
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Petrol stations near RG4 8AU
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Esso
George Street, Reading, Berkshire
|
173.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
|
BP
Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
|
176.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
0.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
|
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Esso
Buckingham Drive, Reading
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174.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9p -1.0p cheaper
|
|
BP
182-184 Henley Road, Reading, Berkshire
|
174.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Napier Road, Reading
|
172.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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BP
150 Oxford Road, Reading, Reading
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172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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BP
Tilehurst Road, Reading, Berkshire
|
175.9p
same
1.2 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 11 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Tesco
Tesco Superstore, Portman Road, Reading
|
172.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 18 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Amenities
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How Caversham Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.2% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+2.1p)
2.5% above the UK average (+4.2p)
2.5% above the Esso national average (+4.3p)
15th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Thames Valley — 0.5 mi away, save ~88p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 175.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 178.9p on 6 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.1% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+0.2p)
1.2% above the UK average (+2.3p)
5th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Emmer Green Esso Express — 0.9 mi away, save ~12p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 190.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 193.9p on 6 Oct
Diesel
0.6% more expensive than the 14 stations within 3 miles (+1.2p)
1.2% above the UK average (+2.5p)
0.8% above the Esso national average (+1.6p)
12th cheapest of 15 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Thames Valley — 0.5 mi away, save ~32p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 200.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 200.9p on 30 Oct
Super Diesel
1.6% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-3.4p)
1.1% below the UK average (-2.4p)
3rd cheapest of 6 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Emmer Green Esso Express — 0.9 mi away, save ~10p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 214.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 30 Oct
Caversham Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 175.9p −2.0 | 190.9p −2.0 | 200.9p −1.0 | 214.9p −1.0 | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 177.9p −1.0 | 192.9p −1.0 | 201.9p | 215.9p | |
| 178.9p +2.0 | 193.9p +2.0 | 201.9p | 215.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 176.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | 201.9p +1.0 | 215.9p +1.0 | |
| 175.9p +1.0 | 190.9p +1.0 | 200.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +2.0 | |
| 174.9p | 189.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | |
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 197.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 196.9p | 210.9p | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 196.9p −1.0 | 210.9p −1.0 | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 197.9p +3.0 | 211.9p +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 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 | 175.9p | 93.65p | 52.95p | 29.30p |
| Super Unleaded | 190.9p | 106.15p | 52.95p | 31.80p |
| Diesel | 200.9p | 114.45p | 52.95p | 33.50p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Caversham Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Caversham Esso Express?
Unleaded at Caversham Esso Express is 175.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 4.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £96.75.
How much is diesel at Caversham Esso Express?
Diesel at Caversham Esso Express is 200.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 2.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £110.50.
Is Caversham Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Reading?
No. Right now Caversham Esso Express is the 15th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Thames Valley, 0.5 miles away, charges 173.9p, which saves about £0.88 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Caversham Esso Express?
Caversham Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 07:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Caversham Esso Express have?
Caversham Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Water filling and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Caversham Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.