Forest Hill Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · SE23 3PE · Penge
86 London Rd, London
Unleaded here is 1.4p below the local average. 4th cheapest of 28 within 3 miles. MFG Loampit Vale, 2.4 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.3p above the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 21st cheapest of 26 within 3 miles. MFG Gipsy Hill, 1.6 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 11 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Forest Hill Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Forest Hill Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £110.50
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
- HVO Renewable Diesel
- £99.50
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Petrol stations near SE23 3PE
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Esso
163-165 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London
|
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
0.7 mi
· Diesel 201.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
|
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Valero
277 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London
|
171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.9 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
4 Crystal Palace Parade, London, London
|
175.9p
+6.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 201.9p +1.0p dearer
|
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Sainsbury's
Southend Lane, London
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170.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
13-19 East Dulwich Road, Dulwich, Greater London
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169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
same
1.5 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Esso
112-122 Gipsy Hill, Southwark, London
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171.9pLast reported 5 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.6 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 11 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
|
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Grove Vale Filling Station
Grove Vale Filling Station, 115, Grove Vale, London
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169.9pLast reported 16 days ago
same
1.6 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
|
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Texaco
Croxted Motors, 204, Croxted Road, London, SE24 9DG, London
|
172.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
1.8 mi
· Diesel 202.9poldLast reported 40 days ago
|
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How Forest Hill Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
0.8% cheaper than the 27 stations within 3 miles (-1.4p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.8p)
1.0% below the Esso national average (-1.7p)
4th cheapest of 28 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Loampit Vale — 2.4 mi away, save ~1p 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 20 Oct
Super Unleaded
2.5% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-4.7p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.8p)
4th cheapest of 16 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Sydenham — 1.4 mi away, save ~42p 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 20 Oct
Diesel
0.7% more expensive than the 25 stations within 3 miles (+1.3p)
1.2% above the UK average (+2.5p)
0.8% above the Esso national average (+1.6p)
21st cheapest of 26 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Gipsy Hill — 1.6 mi away, save ~35p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 199.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 200.9p on 12 Oct
Super Diesel
1.4% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-3.1p)
1.1% below the UK average (-2.4p)
2nd cheapest of 8 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 213.9p on 8 Oct · Highest 214.9p on 12 Oct
HVO Renewable Diesel
Last reported 130 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Forest Hill Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 5.0p over the past week and have changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 6 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 −2.0 | 184.9p −2.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 180.9p | |
| 171.9p −1.0 | 186.9p −1.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 180.9p | |
| 172.9p −2.0 | 187.9p −2.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 180.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 180.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 200.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +1.0 | 180.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 199.9p −1.0 | 213.9p −1.0 | 180.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 200.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +1.0 | 180.9p | |
| 173.9p −1.0 | 188.9p −1.0 | 199.9p −1.0 | 213.9p −1.0 | 180.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||||
| 174.9p +1.0 | 189.9p +1.0 | 200.9p | 214.9p | 180.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 200.9p +2.0 | 214.9p +2.0 | 180.9p | |
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 | 200.9p | 114.45p | 52.95p | 33.50p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
| HVO Renewable Diesel | 180.9p | 97.75p | 52.95p | 30.20p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Forest Hill Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Forest Hill Esso Express?
Unleaded at Forest Hill Esso Express is 169.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 1.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £93.45.
How much is diesel at Forest Hill Esso Express?
Diesel at Forest Hill Esso Express is 200.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 2.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £110.50.
Is Forest Hill Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Penge?
No. Right now Forest Hill Esso Express is the 4th cheapest of 28 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Loampit Vale, 2.4 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.01 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Forest Hill Esso Express?
Forest Hill Esso Express is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Forest Hill Esso Express have?
Forest Hill 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, Toilets, Water filling and Wheelchair accessible.
How often does Forest Hill Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 5.0p over the past week and has changed price 7 times in the last 30 days.
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