MFG Thames Valley fuel prices

Esso · RG4 8DH · Reading

George Street, Reading, Berkshire

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 0.2p above the local average. 8th cheapest of 16 within 3 miles. Reading Extra, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Full comparison

Diesel here is 0.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 9 days ago. 7th cheapest of 15 within 3 miles. Reading Extra, 0.5 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 3 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at MFG Thames Valley

Unleaded
173.9p
▼ 1.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
195.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago
Diesel
199.9p
— unchanged this week
1 week ago
Super Diesel
219.9p
— unchanged this week
1 month ago

How much does it cost to fill up at MFG Thames Valley?

Unleaded
£95.65
Super Unleaded
£107.75
Diesel
£109.95
Super Diesel
£120.95

Planning a trip? Work out a journey's fuel cost.

Petrol stations near RG4 8DH

Station Unleaded
Esso
18-20 Church St, Reading
175.9p
+2.0p dearer
0.5 mi · Diesel 200.9p +1.0p dearer
Tesco
Tesco Stores Ltd, Napier Road, Reading
172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.5 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago -1.0p cheaper
BP
182-184 Henley Road, Reading, Berkshire
174.9pLast reported 4 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.7 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago same
BP
Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
176.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
0.8 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
Valero
69 London Road, Reading, Berkshire
Give and take on Princes Street (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 3 Nov)
172.9pLast reported 7 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
0.9 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 7 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Esso
Buckingham Drive, Reading
174.9p
+1.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 199.9p same
BP
150 Oxford Road, Reading, Reading
172.9pLast reported 5 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
1.1 mi · Diesel 198.9pLast reported 20 days ago -1.0p cheaper
BP
Tilehurst Road, Reading, Berkshire
175.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.2 mi · Diesel 201.9pLast reported 10 days ago +2.0p dearer

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–23:00
Tuesday 06:00–23:00
Wednesday 06:00–23:00
Thursday 06:00–23:00
Friday 06:00–23:00
Saturday 06:00–23:00
Sunday 06:00–23:00
Bank Holidays Usual hours apply

Amenities

AdBlue (packaged) Air pump / screenwash Car wash 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 Jul 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Sep 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Apr 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Oct 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How MFG Thames Valley fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.1% more expensive than the 15 stations within 3 miles (+0.2p)

1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)

1.3% above the Esso national average (+2.2p)

8th cheapest of 16 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Reading Extra — 0.5 mi away, save ~32p after the drive

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

Lowest 173.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 177.9p on 15 Oct

Super Unleaded

Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Diesel

0.0% cheaper than the 14 stations within 3 miles (-0.1p)

0.7% above the UK average (+1.5p)

0.3% above the Esso national average (+0.6p)

7th cheapest of 15 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Reading Extra — 0.5 mi away, save ~30p after the drive

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

Lowest 199.9p on 23 Oct · Highest 201.9p on 12 Oct

Super Diesel

Last reported 34 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

MFG Thames Valley price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

Super Unleaded and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.

Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
173.9p −1.0 195.9p 199.9p 219.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
174.9p −2.0 195.9p 199.9p −2.0 219.9p
176.9p −1.0 195.9p 201.9p 219.9p
177.9p +1.0 195.9p 201.9p 219.9p
176.9p 195.9p 201.9p −1.0 219.9p
More than 30 days ago
176.9p +1.0 195.9p 202.9p +1.0 219.9p
175.9p +1.0 195.9p +6.0 201.9p 219.9p +4.0
174.9p 189.9p 201.9p +2.0 215.9p
174.9p +1.0 189.9p 199.9p 215.9p
173.9p 189.9p 199.9p +1.0 215.9p

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 195.9p 110.25p 52.95p 32.70p
Diesel 199.9p 113.65p 52.95p 33.30p
Super Diesel 219.9p 130.25p 52.95p 36.70p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about MFG Thames Valley

How much is unleaded at MFG Thames Valley?

Unleaded at MFG Thames Valley is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.

How much is diesel at MFG Thames Valley?

Diesel at MFG Thames Valley 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 MFG Thames Valley the cheapest place for unleaded near Reading?

No. Right now MFG Thames Valley is the 8th cheapest of 16 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Reading Extra, 0.5 miles away, charges 172.9p, which saves about £0.32 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

What are the opening hours of MFG Thames Valley?

MFG Thames Valley is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does MFG Thames Valley have?

MFG Thames Valley reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.

How often does MFG Thames Valley change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.