Romford Esso Express fuel prices

Esso · RM1 3BT · Romford

21 Main Rd, Romford

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 0.8p below the local average. 5th cheapest of 18 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Romford, 0.6 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Full comparison

Diesel here is 1.6p below the local average at its last reported price, 3 days ago. 4th cheapest of 17 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Romford, 0.6 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 4 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Romford Esso Express

Unleaded
169.9p
▼ 4.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
184.9p
▼ 4.0p this week
2 days ago
Diesel
197.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
3 days ago
Super Diesel
211.9p
▼ 2.0p this week
3 days ago
HVO Renewable Diesel
183.9p
— unchanged this week
4 months ago

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

Unleaded
£93.45
Super Unleaded
£101.70
Diesel
£108.85
Super Diesel
£116.55
HVO Renewable Diesel
£101.15

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Petrol stations near RM1 3BT

Station Unleaded
Sainsbury's
1 The Brewery, Romford
167.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.6 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Texaco
61-63 Eastern Avenue East, Romford, Essex
172.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
0.7 mi · Diesel 197.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
Esso
203 Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
0.7 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago +2.0p dearer
Shell
Eastern Avenue, Romford, Essex
173.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
0.7 mi · Diesel 198.9poldLast reported 31 days ago
Tesco
300 Hornchurch Rd, Hornchurch
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.2 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 4 days ago -1.0p cheaper
Esso
Rush Green Road, Romford, Essex
169.9pLast reported 5 days ago
same
1.2 mi · Diesel 199.9pLast reported 9 days ago +2.0p dearer
BP
BP Petrol Station, 132, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
1.4 mi · Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 47 days ago
Tesco
Bryant Avenue, Romford
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
1.6 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago same

Opening Hours

Monday 06:00–00:00
Tuesday 06:00–00:00
Wednesday 06:00–00:00
Thursday 06:00–00:00
Friday 06:00–00:00
Saturday 06:00–00:00
Sunday 06:00–00:00
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.

At this forecourt

Esso Garage
4 out of 5 inspected Apr 2026

Well-rated food within half a mile

5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2026
5 out of 5 inspected Jul 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Jun 2026
4 out of 5 inspected Aug 2025

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Romford Esso Express fuel prices compare

Unleaded

0.5% cheaper than the 17 stations within 3 miles (-0.8p)

1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)

1.0% below the Esso national average (-1.7p)

5th cheapest of 18 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Romford — 0.6 mi away, save ~85p after the drive

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

Lowest 169.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 174.9p on 5 Oct

Super Unleaded

1.4% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-2.6p)

2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)

4th cheapest of 10 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Romford — 0.6 mi away, save ~248p after the drive

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

Lowest 184.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 189.9p on 5 Oct

Diesel

0.8% cheaper than the 16 stations within 3 miles (-1.6p)

0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)

0.7% below the Esso national average (-1.4p)

4th cheapest of 17 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Romford — 0.6 mi away, save ~28p after the drive

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

Lowest 197.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 200.9p on 5 Oct

Super Diesel

5.0% cheaper than the 5 stations within 3 miles (-11.2p)

2.5% below the UK average (-5.4p)

1st cheapest of 6 for Super Diesel within 3 miles

Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 211.9p on 29 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 5 Oct

HVO Renewable Diesel

Last reported 137 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).

Romford Esso Express price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 4.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.

Diesel and Super Diesel have fallen 2.0p over the past week and have changed price 4 times in the last 30 days.

HVO Renewable Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel HVO Renewable Diesel
In the past week
169.9p −1.0 184.9p −1.0 197.9p 211.9p 183.9p
170.9p 185.9p 197.9p −1.0 211.9p −1.0 183.9p
170.9p −1.0 185.9p −1.0 198.9p 212.9p 183.9p
171.9p −2.0 186.9p −2.0 198.9p −1.0 212.9p −1.0 183.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
173.9p −1.0 188.9p −1.0 199.9p 213.9p 183.9p
174.9p +1.0 189.9p +1.0 199.9p 213.9p 183.9p
173.9p −1.0 188.9p −1.0 199.9p 213.9p 183.9p
174.9p 189.9p 199.9p −1.0 213.9p −1.0 183.9p
174.9p +1.0 189.9p +1.0 200.9p +1.0 214.9p +1.0 183.9p
More than 30 days ago
173.9p 188.9p 199.9p +1.0 213.9p +1.0 183.9p

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 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 169.9p 88.65p 52.95p 28.30p
Super Unleaded 184.9p 101.15p 52.95p 30.80p
Diesel 197.9p 111.95p 52.95p 33.00p
Super Diesel 211.9p 123.65p 52.95p 35.30p
HVO Renewable Diesel 183.9p 100.25p 52.95p 30.70p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Romford Esso Express

How much is unleaded at Romford Esso Express?

Unleaded at Romford Esso Express is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.7p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.

How much is diesel at Romford Esso Express?

Diesel at Romford Esso Express is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 29 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.

Is Romford Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Romford?

No. Right now Romford Esso Express is the 5th cheapest of 18 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Romford, 0.6 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.85 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

What are the opening hours of Romford Esso Express?

Romford Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–00:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.

What fuel and facilities does Romford Esso Express have?

Romford Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel, Super Diesel and HVO Renewable Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash and Water filling.

How often does Romford Esso Express change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.