Eltham High St Esso Express fuel prices

Esso · SE9 1DH · Eltham

39 - 41 Eltham High Street, London

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Updated 2 days ago

Unleaded here is 3.9p below the local average. 2nd cheapest of 29 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Eltham, 0.4 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Full comparison

Diesel here is 2.1p below the local average at its last reported price, 19 days ago. 4th cheapest of 28 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Eltham, 0.4 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper (price reported 19 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison

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Current prices at Eltham High St Esso Express

Unleaded
166.9p
▼ 4.0p this week
2 days ago
Super Unleaded
181.9p
▼ 4.0p this week
2 days ago
Diesel
196.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago
Super Diesel
210.9p
— unchanged this week
2 weeks ago

How much does it cost to fill up at Eltham High St Esso Express?

Unleaded
£91.80
Super Unleaded
£100.05
Diesel
£108.30
Super Diesel
£116.00

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Petrol stations near SE9 1DH

Station Unleaded
Sainsbury's
1A Philipot Path, London
165.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.4 mi · Diesel 195.9pLast reported 19 days ago -1.0p cheaper
JET
7-9 Tudor Parade, Well Hall Rd, London
167.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+1.0p dearer
0.5 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 18 days ago same
Esso
176 Footscray Road, Greenwich, Greater London
167.9p
+1.0p dearer
0.8 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 10 days ago +1.0p dearer
Shell
551 Sidcup Road, London, London
169.9p
+3.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago +1.0p dearer
Esso
59 Sidcup Rd, London
168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
0.9 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 19 days ago same
BP
21 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, London, City Of
169.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+3.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 6 days ago +1.0p dearer
Texaco
Blue Star Service Station, 1, Sidcup Road, London, SE12 8BL, London
168.9pLast reported 3 days ago
+2.0p dearer
1.0 mi · Diesel 196.9pLast reported 8 days ago same
Shell
728 Sidcup Road, London, London
169.9p
+3.0p dearer
1.3 mi · Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago +1.0p dearer

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 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 Feb 2026
4 out of 5 inspected Jun 2025
5 out of 5 inspected Nov 2025
5 out of 5 inspected May 2026

Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.

How Eltham High St Esso Express fuel prices compare

Unleaded

2.3% cheaper than the 28 stations within 3 miles (-3.9p)

2.8% below the UK average (-4.8p)

2.8% below the Esso national average (-4.8p)

2nd cheapest of 29 for Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Eltham — 0.4 mi away, save ~36p after the drive

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

Lowest 166.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 172.9p on 6 Oct

Super Unleaded

3.4% cheaper than the 15 stations within 3 miles (-6.4p)

3.6% below the UK average (-6.8p)

4th cheapest of 16 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Eltham — 0.4 mi away, save ~200p after the drive

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

Lowest 181.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 6 Oct

Diesel

1.1% cheaper than the 27 stations within 3 miles (-2.1p)

0.8% below the UK average (-1.5p)

1.2% below the Esso national average (-2.4p)

4th cheapest of 28 for Diesel within 3 miles

Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Eltham — 0.4 mi away, save ~34p after the drive

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

Lowest 196.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 197.9p on 8 Oct

Super Diesel

4.0% cheaper than the 9 stations within 3 miles (-8.7p)

3.0% below the UK average (-6.5p)

1st cheapest of 10 for Super Diesel within 3 miles

Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles

Lowest 210.9p on 13 Oct · Highest 211.9p on 8 Oct

Eltham High St Esso Express price history

Recent price changes

Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 4.0p over the past week and have changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.

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

Date Unleaded Super Unleaded Diesel Super Diesel
In the past week
166.9p −2.0 181.9p −2.0 196.9p 210.9p
168.9p −1.0 183.9p −1.0 196.9p 210.9p
169.9p −1.0 184.9p −1.0 196.9p 210.9p
Earlier in the last 30 days
170.9p −1.0 185.9p −1.0 196.9p 210.9p
171.9p −1.0 186.9p −1.0 196.9p −1.0 210.9p −1.0
172.9p 187.9p 197.9p −1.0 211.9p −1.0
172.9p +1.0 187.9p +1.0 198.9p 212.9p
More than 30 days ago
171.9p +1.0 186.9p +1.0 198.9p 212.9p
170.9p 185.9p 198.9p +1.0 212.9p +1.0
170.9p 185.9p 197.9p +1.0 211.9p +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 166.9p 86.15p 52.95p 27.80p
Super Unleaded 181.9p 98.65p 52.95p 30.30p
Diesel 196.9p 111.15p 52.95p 32.80p
Super Diesel 210.9p 122.75p 52.95p 35.20p

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

How fuel duty works

Common questions about Eltham High St Esso Express

How much is unleaded at Eltham High St Esso Express?

Unleaded at Eltham High St Esso Express is 166.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 4.8p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £91.80.

How much is diesel at Eltham High St Esso Express?

Diesel at Eltham High St Esso Express is 196.9p per litre, last reported on 13 October 2026. That is 1.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.30.

Is Eltham High St Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Eltham?

No. Right now Eltham High St Esso Express is the 2nd cheapest of 29 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Eltham, 0.4 miles away, charges 165.9p, which saves about £0.36 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.

What are the opening hours of Eltham High St Esso Express?

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

What fuel and facilities does Eltham High St Esso Express have?

Eltham High St Esso Express reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash and Water filling.

How often does Eltham High St Esso Express change its prices?

Unleaded has fallen 4.0p over the past week and has changed price 6 times in the last 30 days.