Rontec Thornhill fuel prices
Esso · SO18 5TQ · Southampton
Thornhill Park Road(A334), Southampton, Hampshire
Unleaded here is 1.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 26 days ago. 10th cheapest of 13 within 3 miles. Bp Sholing Service Station SO19, 0.9 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rontec Thornhill
How much does it cost to fill up at Rontec Thornhill?
- Unleaded
- £95.65
- Super Unleaded
- £106.10
- Diesel
- £109.95
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Roadworks near this station
Worth knowing before you set off. We can see the works, not the traffic, so allow extra time or check the nearby stations below.
Roadworks: Department for Transport, Street Manager (England only). About this data.
Petrol stations near SO18 5TQ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Bp Sholing Service Station
BP Service Station, 428-430, Bursledon Road, Southampton
|
171.9p
-2.0p cheaper
0.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 13 days ago
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Esso
149 W End Rd, Southampton
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173.9p
same
0.9 mi
· Diesel 201.9pLast reported 6 days ago
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Sainsbury's
Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton
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170.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 14 days ago
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EG On The Move
Swaythling Rd, Southampton, Hampshire
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173.9p
same
1.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 24 days ago
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Tesco
Hamble Lane, Bursledon, Southampton
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172.9p
-1.0p cheaper
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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BP
170 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton
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171.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
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BP
Bitterne Road West, Southampton, Hampshire
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169.9pLast reported 4 days ago
-4.0p cheaper
1.9 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 4 days ago
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Texaco
Grange Road, Botley, Southampton
Lane closure on Woodhouse Lane
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172.9pLast reported 3 days ago
-1.0p cheaper
2.0 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 3 days ago
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Hygiene ratings: Food Standards Agency. About this data.
How Rontec Thornhill fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.0% more expensive than the 12 stations within 3 miles (+1.7p)
1.3% above the UK average (+2.2p)
1.3% above the Esso national average (+2.3p)
10th cheapest of 13 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Bp Sholing Service Station SO19 — 0.9 mi away, save ~68p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 173.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 6 Oct
Super Unleaded
3.2% more expensive than the 8 stations within 3 miles (+5.9p)
2.3% above the UK average (+4.3p)
9th cheapest of 9 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Bp Sholing Service Station SO19 — 0.9 mi away, save ~9p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 192.9p on 6 Oct · Highest 192.9p on 6 Oct
Diesel
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Rontec Thornhill price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||
| 173.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 191.9p +1.0 | 199.9p | |
| 171.9p | 190.9p | 199.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 190.9p +2.0 | 197.9p +4.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p | 188.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | |
| 169.9p +3.0 | 188.9p +3.0 | 189.9p +2.0 | |
| 166.9p | 185.9p | 187.9p +1.0 | |
| 166.9p +6.0 | 185.9p +6.0 | 186.9p +5.0 | |
| 160.9p | 179.9p | 181.9p +2.0 | |
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 | 173.9p | 91.95p | 52.95p | 29.00p |
| Super Unleaded | 192.9p | 107.75p | 52.95p | 32.20p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Rontec Thornhill
How much is unleaded at Rontec Thornhill?
Unleaded at Rontec Thornhill is 173.9p per litre, last reported on 6 October 2026. That is 2.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £95.65.
Is Rontec Thornhill the cheapest place for unleaded near Southampton?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 26 days ago, Rontec Thornhill is the 10th cheapest of 13 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Bp Sholing Service Station SO19, 0.9 miles away, charges 171.9p, which saves about £0.68 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
What are the opening hours of Rontec Thornhill?
Rontec Thornhill is open Monday to Sunday 06:00–23:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Rontec Thornhill have?
Rontec Thornhill reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded and Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Toilets and Water filling.
How often does Rontec Thornhill change its prices?
Unleaded has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.