Poplar Service Station fuel prices
Esso · ST13 5BJ · Leek
Vin Smith, 158, Ashbourne Road, Leek
Unleaded here is 1.7p above the local average at its last reported price, 6 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Leek, 1.0 miles away, is 2.0p cheaper (price reported 9 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
Diesel here is 2.0p above the local average at its last reported price, 13 days ago. 3rd cheapest of 4 within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Leek, 1.0 miles away, is 3.0p cheaper (price reported 17 days ago). Prices may have moved since, so check before you travel. Full comparison
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Current prices at Poplar Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Poplar Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £100.60
- Diesel
- £108.85
- Super Diesel
- £114.90
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Petrol stations near ST13 5BJ
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
|
Morrisons
Newcastle Road, Leek, Staffordshire
|
169.9pLast reported 9 days ago
-2.0p cheaper
1.0 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 17 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
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Sainsbury's
Churnet Way, Leek
|
168.9p
-3.0p cheaper
1.3 mi
· Diesel 194.9pLast reported 20 days ago
-3.0p cheaper
|
|
Shell
Bridge End Garage, Macclesfield Road, Leek, ST13 8LD, Leek
|
171.9pLast reported 6 days ago
same
1.5 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 13 days ago
same
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How Poplar Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.0% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+1.7p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
0.1% above the Esso national average (+0.2p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Leek — 1.0 mi away, save ~65p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 171.9p on 26 Oct
Super Unleaded
0.8% more expensive than the 2 stations within 3 miles (+1.5p)
3.1% below the UK average (-5.8p)
3rd cheapest of 3 for Super Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Leek — 1.3 mi away, save ~46p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 182.9p on 26 Oct · Highest 182.9p on 26 Oct
Diesel
1.0% more expensive than the 3 stations within 3 miles (+2.0p)
0.3% below the UK average (-0.5p)
0.7% below the Esso national average (-1.4p)
3rd cheapest of 4 for Diesel within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: MFG Morrisons Leek — 1.0 mi away, save ~117p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 48.4 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 197.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 198.9p on 13 Oct
Super Diesel
3.9% below the UK average (-8.5p)
Lowest 208.9p on 19 Oct · Highest 208.9p on 19 Oct
Poplar Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded and Super Unleaded have fallen 1.0p over the past week and have changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 2 times in the last 30 days.
Super Diesel has not changed over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 182.9p −1.0 | 197.9p | 208.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 172.9p | 183.9p | 197.9p −1.0 | 208.9p −2.0 | |
| 172.9p | 183.9p | 198.9p −1.0 | 210.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 172.9p +1.0 | 183.9p +1.0 | 199.9p +2.0 | 210.9p +2.0 | |
| 171.9p +1.0 | 182.9p +1.0 | 197.9p | 208.9p | |
| 170.9p | 181.9p | 197.9p +2.0 | 208.9p +2.0 | |
| 170.9p +1.0 | 181.9p +1.0 | 195.9p +3.0 | 206.9p +3.0 | |
| 169.9p +1.0 | 180.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +1.0 | 203.9p +2.0 | |
| 168.9p | 179.9p | 191.9p +2.0 | 201.9p +1.0 | |
| 168.9p +1.0 | 179.9p +1.0 | 189.9p | 200.9p | |
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 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 | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 182.9p | 99.45p | 52.95p | 30.50p |
| Diesel | 197.9p | 111.95p | 52.95p | 33.00p |
| Super Diesel | 208.9p | 121.15p | 52.95p | 34.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Poplar Service Station
How much is unleaded at Poplar Service Station?
Unleaded at Poplar Service Station is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 26 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
How much is diesel at Poplar Service Station?
Diesel at Poplar Service Station is 197.9p per litre, last reported on 19 October 2026. That is 0.5p below the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £108.85.
Is Poplar Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Leek?
No. Going by the price it last reported, 6 days ago, Poplar Service Station is the 3rd cheapest of 4 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. MFG Morrisons Leek, 1.0 miles away, charges 169.9p, which saves about £0.65 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.
What are the opening hours of Poplar Service Station?
Poplar Service Station is open Monday to Friday 06:30–22:00, Saturday to Sunday 07:00–22:00. Bank holiday hours can differ.
What fuel and facilities does Poplar Service Station have?
Poplar Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, LPG pumps and Water filling.
How often does Poplar Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 1.0p over the past week and has changed price 1 time in the last 30 days.