Southchurch Esso Express fuel prices
Esso · SS1 2QA · Southend-on-Sea
500 Southchurch Rd, Southend-On-Sea
Unleaded here is 2.1p below the local average. 3rd cheapest of 9 within 3 miles. Southend Extra, 2.5 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Full comparison
Diesel here is 1.3p below the local average at its last reported price, 16 days ago. 2nd cheapest of 8 within 3 miles. Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Southchurch Esso Express
How much does it cost to fill up at Southchurch Esso Express?
- Unleaded
- £93.45
- Super Unleaded
- £101.70
- Diesel
- £109.40
- Super Diesel
- £117.10
- HVO Renewable Diesel
- £103.90
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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 SS1 2QA
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Valero
682-696 Southchurch Rd, Southend On Sea, Essex
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174.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+5.0p dearer
0.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 26 days ago
+1.0p dearer
|
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Shell
Fossetts Way, Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
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171.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 47 days ago
|
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BP
Shell Bournes Green, Shoebury Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3RS, Southend-On-Sea
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175.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+6.0p dearer
1.1 mi
· Diesel 203.9pLast reported 9 days ago
+5.0p dearer
|
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BP
50 West Street, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
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171.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.3 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Shell
96-118 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Essex
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171.9p
+2.0p dearer
1.9 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 7 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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BP
600 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex
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171.9p
+2.0p dearer
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 6 days ago
+1.0p dearer
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Asda
North Shoebury Road, Shoeburyness
Road closure on North Shoebury Road (starts Tue 3 Nov, until 18 Nov)
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169.7pLast reported 3 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.7pLast reported 24 days ago
-0.2p cheaper
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Tesco
Prince Ave, Southend, Southend-On-Sea
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167.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
2.5 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 17 days ago
same
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Amenities
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How Southchurch Esso Express fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.2% cheaper than the 8 stations within 3 miles (-2.1p)
1.0% below the UK average (-1.7p)
1.0% below the Esso national average (-1.7p)
3rd cheapest of 9 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southend Extra — 2.5 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 172.9p on 14 Oct
Super Unleaded
5.2% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-10.1p)
2.0% below the UK average (-3.7p)
2nd cheapest of 8 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Southend Extra — 2.5 mi away, save ~214p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 184.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 187.9p on 14 Oct
Diesel
0.6% cheaper than the 7 stations within 3 miles (-1.3p)
0.2% above the UK average (+0.5p)
0.2% below the Esso national average (-0.4p)
2nd cheapest of 8 for Diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 198.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 16 Oct
Super Diesel
4.9% cheaper than the 4 stations within 3 miles (-11.0p)
2.0% below the UK average (-4.4p)
1st cheapest of 5 for Super Diesel within 3 miles
Cheapest super diesel within 3 miles
Lowest 212.9p on 16 Oct · Highest 212.9p on 16 Oct
HVO Renewable Diesel
Last reported 137 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Southchurch Esso Express price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.
Diesel and Super Diesel have not changed over the past week and have changed price 1 time 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 | 198.9p | 212.9p | 188.9p | |
| 170.9p −1.0 | 185.9p −1.0 | 198.9p | 212.9p | 188.9p | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 186.9p +1.0 | 198.9p | 212.9p | 188.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | |||||
| 170.9p −2.0 | 185.9p −2.0 | 198.9p | 212.9p | 188.9p | |
| 172.9p | 187.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 212.9p −1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 187.9p −1.0 | 199.9p | 213.9p | 188.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | |||||
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 213.9p +1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 173.9p | 188.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 211.9p +1.0 | 188.9p | |
| 173.9p +1.0 | 188.9p +1.0 | 196.9p | 210.9p | 188.9p | |
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 | 198.9p | 112.75p | 52.95p | 33.20p |
| Super Diesel | 212.9p | 124.45p | 52.95p | 35.50p |
| HVO Renewable Diesel | 188.9p | 104.45p | 52.95p | 31.50p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Southchurch Esso Express
How much is unleaded at Southchurch Esso Express?
Unleaded at Southchurch 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 Southchurch Esso Express?
Diesel at Southchurch Esso Express is 198.9p per litre, last reported on 16 October 2026. That is 0.5p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £109.40.
Is Southchurch Esso Express the cheapest place for unleaded near Southend-on-Sea?
No. Right now Southchurch Esso Express is the 3rd cheapest of 9 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Southend Extra, 2.5 miles away, charges 167.9p, which saves about £0.01 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back. That price was reported 9 days ago, so check it before making the trip.
Is Southchurch Esso Express open 24 hours?
Yes. Southchurch Esso Express is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Southchurch Esso Express have?
Southchurch 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, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Southchurch Esso Express change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 5 times in the last 30 days.